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Monthly Archives: August 2017
Thoughts for Thursday – The Cats of Disaster
After every disaster, there are people who band together in order to rescue the cats and dogs who were left behind—some of the beloved pets whose family couldn’t get them out in time. I know one family who lost their … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – How Black is Your Cat?
Are you a fan of black cats? Do you know one or have you observed one or more in your neighborhood? There’s actually something quite mysterious and interesting about an all black cat. Did you know that while black cats … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Pretty as a Picture
Cats photos and videos are highly prevalent on the Internet, as you know. And one of the things I enjoy most about bringing you this blog five days a week is sharing my cat photos. Do you snap a lot … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – National Holistic Pet Day
This day—August 28th—had been designated as National Holistic Pet Day. It’s designed to bring awareness to pet owners about alternatives to, as well as accompaniments to, traditional veterinary care. According to experts, holistic treatments consider the pet’s lifestyle, diet, and … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Getting a Little Help From the Cat
I’ve almost always been a writer and I’ve almost always had a cat or two or more. Cats and writers go together, don’t you think so? And they can be such a big….help? My gorgeous Himalayan once walked gracefully across … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Adora-Dorable Kittens
Heart-melting, that’s what a kitten is. They’re so sweet, cute, funny. When you see one who’s lost or waiting for a home in a shelter, you just want to cuddle with it and take it home with you. How many … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – How to Take Your Cat Anywhere
In my Klepto Cat Mystery stories, the starring cat, Rags, sometimes gets carried, packed, carted, driven, flown, etc. to unusual places. He’s ridden into desolate wilderness on horseback. He’s gone on road trips in the car. He’s flown on commercial … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats, Cat Safety, Cat travel
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Newsday Tuesday – Cats Contribute to Your Decor
Yesterday we talked about the challenges that sometimes come with a cat. While some are dream kitties, others can be a handful. And boy can they be creative. Just having a cat in the house can change your décor. For … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats, Living With Cats
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Mindful Monday – Going Above and Beyond for Your Cat
Cats, like babies, do not come with instructions. But if you look deeply enough into her eyes, you’ll see that all she really needs is love…and the run of the house, food on demand, most of the bed, part of … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Why Does Your Cat Yowl at Night?
If your cat is older—even past eight-years-old—and she walks around the house at night crying, she may be suffering from the onset of dementia. Just as with us humans, age-related dementia can cause anxiety in cats and cause them to … Continue reading
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