Sign up for Catscapades Newsletter
Cats in your email box!
Subscribe to Catscapades Newsletter
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Frivolous Friday – Interesting Facts About Your Cat
I don’t know where this site’s been all my life, but I found it and I’m fascinated. It’s “101 Interesting Cat Facts,” put together by Karen Lehnardt for FactRetriever. If you love obscure facts on a variety of topics, you … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
Leave a comment
Thoughts for Thursday – Is Your Cat a Love-Bug or Does She Cringe at Your Touch?
Isn’t this an interesting question? But if you’ve had a lot of cats with a variety of backgrounds, you know it’s legitimate. Some cats will practically turn themselves inside out to feel the human touch and others seem to dislike … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
Leave a comment
Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Your Cat–a Support Animal
Yesterday we talked about support animals on planes. I heard someone say the other day that all pets can be considered therapy pets. Isn’t there truth in that statement? Don’t you find comfort in your cat, for example? He brings … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
Leave a comment
Newsday Tuesday – Cats Can Still Fly—for Now
You’ve probably heard the news. At least on some major airlines, you cannot fly with the following service animals: peacock, chicken, gopher, hedgehog, gecko, rat, camel, hippo, or squirrel. But you may get away with bringing on board a cat, … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
Leave a comment
Mindful Monday – New Klepto Cat Mystery
Book 34 of the Klepto Cat Mystery series, FURever Friends, is available now in print form (the Kindle version to follow shortly). This story has a lot of horse action, so get ready to giddy-up, and whoa-down for an exciting … Continue reading
Posted in Announcement, Cat Books
Leave a comment
Frivolous Friday – Is Your Cat Left-Pawed? And Other Interesting Questions
It’s true, there’s at least one study on cats and their paw preferences. This one shows that most female cats are right-pawed and most males tend to reach out and lead with their left paw. I’ll bet you will do … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
Leave a comment
Thoughts for Thursday – A Cat of a Different Color
Can a tiger change its stripes? So to speak, yes. If you’ve had cats long you know that they can change their habits and offer little surprises over time. The cat or kitten you bring home isn’t always the cat … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
Leave a comment
Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Enhance Your Cat’s View and Enrich her Life
Monday I shared a tale of cats NOT being tempted by an open door. Some cats crave being outside. We’ve talked about many ways to allow outdoor time with safety restraints—a catio, cat-proof fencing, electric wire that gives off just … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
Leave a comment
Newsday Tuesday – The Cat Café Near You
Has a cat café opened in your neighborhood? Do you have a place nearby where you can loll in a quiet atmosphere with beautiful homeless cats and share beverages, cookies, and cat stories with other cat people? And maybe you’ve … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats, Cat Rescue, Cat resources
Leave a comment
Mindful Monday – When a Door Opens in a Cat’s World
We had an interesting experience with our kitties last week. Our two cats, Lily and Sophie, are indoor cats. They have been since we plucked them from precarious situations and brought them to live with us. While they love to … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats
Leave a comment