Category Archives: Cat Stories

Newsday Tuesday – Amazing Cats

Here’s a picture of my newest grand-cat, Rookie. Looks pretty smart, doesn’t he? I wonder if he has this thing figured out already. There are some astoundingly amazing cats who figure things out, who seem to understand things beyond what … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday — How We Relate to Cats Around the World

These news items are old, but sweet. Yesterday we talked about taking your cat to the vet—preserving her health so she’ll have longevity. I want you to read some of these touching stories. They remind us why we love cats … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday — Hilarious cat stories

I couldn’t resist sharing this crazy link with you featuring ordinary cats that have been caught doing some crazy things. Beware, some of them are a tad off color, but most are kind of interesting, thought-provoking, and will cause a … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday –Cats Who Visit From the Other Side

This week, we talked about cloning as an option to enjoy your pet longer—well, an option for those with lots of money to spare. Today, I’d like to share some thoughts about another phenomenon—one not backed up by science (that … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – The Mayor is a Cat

While in Alaska, I visited a town whose mayor is a cat. Yes, the mayor of Talkeetna, a small town about halfway between Anchorage and Fairbanks—near Mt. Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley)—is a cat. His name is Stubbs because of his … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday—Pets Who Come Home From War

Last night I saw a touching story on the news of a soldier and his family welcoming home a cat he’d befriended as a kitten in Baghdad. I decided to share something about that in today’s blog. How surprised I … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday—Library Cats

Today I’d like to share a few stories from my article files related to the library cat. Where do they come from? How do they get the job? Why do they stay instead of stray? How many library cats are … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday—A Tale of Two Cats

I shared this story in this blog seven years ago. First I posted this picture of Catalina—this adora-dorable kitten who would melt anyone’s heart. The following week, I introduced Pumpkin. Pumpkin is the same basic color as Catalina. He is … Continue reading

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Bring Your Best Game Thursday–Our Responsibility to Our Cats

This is what I wrote at the end of my book of true cat stories, Catscapades. http://www.matilijapress.com This is not a book to end all books on cats—not by any stretch of the imagination. This is just another pinpoint or … Continue reading

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Bring Your Best Game Thursday—Plot a Plot

The Klepto Cat Mystery keeps expanding and so does the fan base. Klepto Cat book 16 is close to the finish line and oh what a wild and crazy story it is. If you appreciate silliness with gal friends or … Continue reading

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