Category Archives: About Cats

How does your cat act when you return from a long trip, an overnighter, or even just a day-long outing? I’ve had cats snub me—the longer I’ve been gone, the longer they will ignore me once I return. I’ve also … Continue reading →

Cats are big in Japan. The Japanese people have kept cats as pets for over a thousand years. And some of our iconic cats hail from Japan. Hello Kitty, for example, and the waving cat—the one that beckons people into … Continue reading →

We’re learning more about cats and that’s because we’re paying more attention and we’re sharing what we’re learning through the internet. Because cats are so interesting, fun, cute, charming, silly—they’ve taken over uTube and many other sites. And behaviorists and … Continue reading →

We all agree that animals are amazing. Well, to us they are. Although, what they do that’s so amazing is rather second nature to them. Animals are much more aware of their surroundings than we are. Their natural instincts when … Continue reading →

Are you’re concerned when seeing homeless people living on the streets with pets? Do you wonder if the pet is being well cared for—what sort of life is this for a domestic animal, anyway? Here’s an organization designed to intervene … Continue reading →

Maybe you saw the latest article about the controversy over the way we’re handling the feral cat situation here in the US. It seems to be the birders against the TNR people. One reporter set out to find a solution. … Continue reading →

Cats are very good at relaxing. A cat at rest presents a pleasant scene. Makes me smile. But as easily and convincingly a cat can be at rest, she can also spring to action without warning. That ability is part … Continue reading →

Have you ever had a pure white cat? They are exquisite, aren’t they? We once adopted a white kitten. He had a black mark on top of his head, which disappeared as he matured. He turned out to be an … Continue reading →