Category Archives: Cat Safety

The holidays can be dangerous for cats with all of the unusual and interesting things coming out of the attic, garage, and basement and filling the house—things that sparkle and shimmer and crinkle. I know we’ve touched on this before, … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is the unofficial—or maybe the official—launch into the biggest holiday of the year. No one can escape from the merriment and few can escape from the huge sense of obligations to decorate, buy, wrap, and celebrate. It’s a busy, … Continue reading →

Often we learn by experience—ours and someone else’s. To this day, I won’t leave a coat hanger lying around or hanging on a doorknob, for example. Why? Because I know of a kitten who died after getting caught in a … Continue reading →

Today I want to share a site featuring some interesting stories about cats who get themselves in pickles—packed in shipping crates, for example. Here you’ll get a peek at the fastest cat, learn about cat burglars (like Rags in my … Continue reading →

They found another cat in the rubble of the Italian quake. Sixteen days after the quake, Pietro was heard meowing for help and was successfully rescued. Gioia was rescued nine days after the disaster. And I think you’ve all read … Continue reading →

I read a report recently stating that 30 to 37 percent of all households in the US have cats. Truly, I thought the percentage was higher. It certainly is in my circle of friends and family. In fact about 87 … Continue reading →

You’re probably wondering how things could get any wilder and crazier than yesterday’s post about cats (and other animals) who’ve served in public office. What about cats who eat or chew on things not typically of interest to members of … Continue reading →

You may not know this, but I’ve been traveling again. Just got back from a great week in Alaska. Again, I wrote blogs before leaving and scheduled them to be posted while I was gone. It appears that everything went … Continue reading →

  Did you know that June is National Pet Preparedness Month? And there’s a reason for this—June marks the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic. Those of you who typically experience hurricanes probably have a plan for your family. … Continue reading →