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Category Archives: Living With Cats
Feline Fun Friday – Games Your Cat Plays
Does your cat make up games? Ours do. You’ll probably notice that some cats are more creative than others. Our precious tabby, Lily, made a game of decorating the house with her toys. She couldn’t stand seeing them piled neatly … Continue reading
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Paws Up for Wednesday – When Cats Hold Your UPS Delivery Hostage
Cats love boxes. Bring them a gift in a box and they’ll opt for the box as the gift. Most cats are eager to watch you open your deliveries. At our house Olivia and Sophie will practically sniff the tape … Continue reading
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Feline Friday Fun – A Cat’s Place
Where does your cat like to hang out—in the middle of everything so she’s always underfoot or in the dark crevices under a bed or in a closet? Some cats like to curl up in baskets—CUTENESS, empty boxes, under the … Continue reading
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Paws Up for Wednesday – CATastrophes and CATscapades
I woke up to a bathroom faucet running at full capacity one day last week. At first I thought I must have left it running after brushing my teeth the night before. I was so angry with myself. We’re in … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – When Are You Too Old to Adopt a Cat?
A fan of the Klepto Cat and Calico Cat Mysteries brought up a good point last week. She lost a precious cat and she’s concerned about adopting another one at her age. She thought maybe she’d adopt a needy senior … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – What’s Your History With Cats?
Is your family made up of cat people or dog people or anti-pet people? What about your friends? Obviously, you’re a cat person. Are your friends? Do you find yourself navigating toward other cat people? How often have you met … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – Cats of a Different Breed
I met a woman once who was obsessed with creating an eternal kitten. She collected petite cats and bred them, then bred the smallest cats she produced. I guess she was going for the tea-cup cat. As far as I … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – National Cat Lovers Month
December is National Cat Lovers’ Month. As the organizers say in their promo, this is the month when we have the opportunity to honor the beauty, smarts, and sass of our feline friends. And this month there might be a … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Therapy Cats and Kittens
I’ve met cats that would make terrific therapy cats—you know, those who will lay on the bed with a sick child or adult and allow petting while providing enormous comfort in just being and maybe purring. Some nursing homes have … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
We missed Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day—the day dedicated to remembering our pets that have gone over the Rainbow Bridge. Remembrance Day was Saturday—August 28 this year, but if you’re like most adoring pet owners, a day doesn’t go by that … Continue reading
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