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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Mindful Monday – The Hunting Cat
Is your cat a hunter? You probably see hunting skills even in your house cats—as they stalk, leap, and pounce on their toys or you when you walk past. Our two foo-foo house kitties—both females—will annihilate a poor moth, fly, … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Cats in the White House
Presidents Day is this month and I thought I’d look into White House cats. Did some of our presidents have pet cats? I wonder if they use cats for pest control around the White House. That question I didn’t resolve. … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Designer Cat Breeds
Ever hear of a Munchkin, an American Wirehair, or a Twisty Cat? Surely, you’re familiar with the Scottish Fold and the Manx. These are all cats stemming from mutations. At some point, a breeder got an unexpected peke-faced Persian or … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Why Cats Need a Companion Cat
For those of you who have dogs, there’s another pet food recall. This one’s for Evangers Hunk of Beef. Here’s the scoop: http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/us-world-news/234086968-story We explored the concept of having more than one cat last week. Today, I’d like to discuss … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Have You Hugged Your Cat Today?
How do you show your cat affection? Some cat people just can’t keep their lips off an adorable kitty’s little head. It’s the human way of expressing love for our pet. But does this expression come across to your cat … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Working Like a Cat
I’ve always been a cat-watcher. Well, they’re just so darned cute and interesting. And they have a lot to teach us. Have you ever watched a cat focus? They can flat out concentrate on one small thing forever as if … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – National Walk Your Pet Month
February is National Walk Your Pet Month. I see a lot of dogs on leash (and off—which is a huge no-no). But even the dogs with unlawful owners are getting walked. They’re getting exercise and they’re being stimulated by new … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – One Cat, Two Cats Three Cats, Four
How many cats do you have? What is the highest number of cats you’ve had? What is the ideal number of cats for you? When do you become that crazy cat lady (or man)? When you have more than three … Continue reading
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