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Monthly Archives: January 2017
Newsday Tuesday – Cats Considered the Rodney Dangerfield of Pets
A story in the Detroit Free Press claims that cats are the Rodney Dangerfield of pets: they get no respect. And the reporter follows that statement up with the fact that dogs see a veterinarian more often than cats do. … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats, Cat Health
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Frivolous Friday – Even an Author Needs Creative Outlets
You would think that when you write for a living—when you spend every day all day creating stories or even articles—that activity would fulfill any creative urges. However, I’ve been writing for publication for 44 years and I’ve always felt … Continue reading
Posted in Artists and Cats
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Thoughts for Thursday – About Merriment, Mayhem, and Meows—Book 21
I’d like to officially announce the 21st book in the Klepto Cat Mystery Series. Merriment, Mayhem, and Meows. In this story, Iris’s new B&B opens and Rags’s paw-picks an array of lovely cuddle cats for overnight guests to enjoy. But … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – National Change a Pet’s Life Day
That’s right. Today is National Change a Pet’s Life Day, presumably established by an animal advocate group. I think most of us agree that every day should be focused on changing an abused or abandoned pet’s life. If we see … Continue reading
Posted in Cat Safety, People Helping Animals
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Mindful Monday – When You Need a Pet Sitter
Do you ever find yourself needing a pet sitter—someone to come into your home and feed the cats, clean the litter boxes and/or entertain an energetic dog? Most often, we exchange pet-sitting favors with a willing neighbor, or a relative … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Sunday is National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Evidently, veterinarians designated National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day to encourage people to bring in their cats for evaluation a couple of times a year. Certainly we have questions for our cats—“Why do you do that?” “What do you want?” … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
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Thoughts for Thursday – The Inside Cat Versus the Outside Cat Controversy
There are many types of human-cat relationships. While some of us pamper our cats and even personify them, others let their cats be cats and roam to their heart’s content. Most household cats are a blend of both. They have … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday — New Toy For Sophie and Lily
Cats are curious–in fact, down right nosy. They must examine everything that comes into the house. Our cats stay hidden when guests visit. Once visitors leave, however, they sniff the area where they sat. But bring a cat a new … Continue reading
Posted in Funny Cats
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