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Monthly Archives: August 2018
Frivolous Friday – Cats in Art and Collectibles
We see dogs posing for portraits wearing human clothing, horses being depicted as unicorns, and just about every animal in porcelain, ceramic, metal, wood, leather, etc. But is there any animal who is as photographed, painted, animated, emulated and otherwise … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – The Cat in the Window
A cat without windows is unimaginable to me. For much of my life I’ve had inside/outside cats. My cats have all been totally indoors for the last forty years or so—with the exception of one rescued calico who insisted on … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Litter Box Art
Sometimes I just can’t resist sharing Lily’s artwork, even if it comes from the litter box. Does your cat pee interesting shapes for you? Does she claw designs in the litter—something that looks like a bird or a fish, perhaps? … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Feral Cats in Your Neighborhood –What You Can Do?
A feral cat is a cat without a home—one that was born into or has returned to a wild state. There are also domesticated cats that have lost their way or been abandoned. These cats might be called strays. Homeless … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats, Cat Rescue, Feral Cats, Homeless Cats
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Mindful Monday – The Cat Nap
The weather is starting to cool a bit, which makes it more comfortable to sleep. Although I’m not sure cats ever lose any sleep no matter the weather. They seem to be able to catnap or snooze soundly under any … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Cats in the Hood
They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. They roam, they play, and they snooze. Some are friendly and show up for a little petting, others visit primarily to escape the chaos at their own homes–children, other pets, and all. … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Absolutely Fascinating Feline Facts
I found a site this morning that, if you visit, could entertain you for hours. It’s beyond intriguing. It was put together in 2016 and includes 101 interesting facts about cats. For example, did you know that a group of … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Your Helpful Bundle of Fur
Monday we talked about begging cats and how we facilitate them. Tuesday we explored some of the rituals we share with our cats. What about helping cats—cats who help? Here are some of the chores our two cats engage in … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Rituals We Share With Our Cats
Do you have special moments you share with your cat? Are there little habits or routines you and your cat engage in? If you’re like most humans with cats, you have a list of them. One that most of us … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Does Your Cat Beg Like a Dog?
We’ve established many times on this blog that a cat is not a dog and vice versa. But it’s hard to deny that a cat will sometimes take on traditional, typical dog-like behaviors, whether they’ve been exposed to dogs or … Continue reading
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