Category Archives: Living With Cats

Thursday – How do I Love My Cat—Let me Count the Ways

Here’s proof again, that cats prefer us to food. They actually did a study using 50 cats from homes as well as shelters. They put the cats in a room away from people, food, toys–everything. When they brought the cats … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Hug Your Cat Day–Here’s How!

Sunday is Hug Your Cat Day. Now that’s a no-brainer. If your household is like mine, your cats get hugged regularly, whether they want a hug or not, right? I’ve found that there are different ways to hug a cat–especially … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Raising a Feral Kitten—My Experience

It was May. I stepped out into my garden just in time to see the shy black cat I’d seen many times before dash over the gate into our woodshed. I enjoyed having this young cat join me in the … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Have Fun With Your Cat

You’ve probably noticed that your cat loves to play—but not all the time. With a cat, there’s a time for play, but also a time to sleep. Around here, the cats often decide to play after dark when everyone’s asleep … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Working Cats

It never ceases to amaze me where we’ll find cats these days and what cats are doing. I mean, they’re working in the field of therapy for the elderly and ailing. Cats have been known to rescue people from fires … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Why Cats Are Awesome

You probably already have your own list of things that make your cat special. But, just in case you’ve forgotten or haven’t thought of the reasons lately, here’s a list your cat wants you to read. You’ll find that it … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – My Cat Impersonates a Pair of Slippers

Cats have a reputation of being aloof and anti-social. As the quip goes, to cats we’re staff—at their beck and call to give them whatever they want when they want it. And usually, it seems, when they’re being cute and … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday –Charmingly Disruptive Cats

How often do you have to stop what you’re doing and pay attention to a needy or overly helpful cat? Try as I might, there’s no way I can change my bed without Lily’s help. She loves to romp on … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Pet Pals

I love those little books and random stories about unlikely animal friends. There are even TV programs featuring animals who have chosen pals outside their species—a cat and a duck, for example, a pig and a horse, a dog and … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Is she a Calico or a Tortie?

Do you have a cat of many colors—a calico, perhaps, or a tortoiseshell? Maybe it’s a tabby with a little orange sprinkled into her fur pattern. How do you define this cat? Sophie looks like a tortie—she’s black with orange … Continue reading

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