Monthly Archives: February 2020

Newsday Tuesday – The Line Between Cat Hoarder and Cat Rescuer

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Patricia

Each year 25,000 animals are caught up in hoarding cases in this country. Over 3,500 animal hoarders are investigated annually. Sadly, 70 percent of the cats rescued in hoarding situations are euthanized because of physical, emotional, and/or social damage or … Continue reading →

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Mindful Monday –The Many Faces of a Cat

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Patricia

While a passing stranger or an occasional guest might see your cat as one-dimensional, you know the truth. Your Fluffy or Tiger is a cat of many faces—and his purr-sonality isn’t displayed solely through his demeanor. You know when your … Continue reading →

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Frivolous Friday – Cats in Unusual Places

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Patricia

Wherever I go I look for cats in unusual or interesting places doing unusual things. Recently, I found this formerly feral cat—who’s actually still living feral with help from the chiropractor in this office—lolling on a giant shoe chair. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for Thursday – Meet the New Grumpy Cat

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Patricia

It appears there are a few cats in the running to take the beloved Grumpy Cat’s place since his passing. One lives in Austin, TX. Louis is a pure-bred Persian with quite an unpleasant look on his face, but his … Continue reading →

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Interesting Facts About Your Cat’s Tongue

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Patricia

You probably don’t give your cat’s tongue much thought, unless she licks you. Then you might recoil from the sandpaper feel of her cute, little pink tongue. Have you ever wondered why a cat’s tongue is so rough? Just like … Continue reading →

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Newsday Tuesday – Cats You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Patricia

Is there no end to breeders creating new cat breeds? We’ve made cats taller, leaner, squattier, cobbier. We’ve bred cats with long fur, short fur, and no fur—curly, straight, and in between. And what about their ears? I guess the … Continue reading →

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Mindful Monday – When Your Guests Are Allergic to Cats

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Patricia

We all have them—friends and family who are allergic to our cats. What to do? How do we make them comfortable in our home? Here are a few suggestions: 1: Remind the guest to take their allergy medicine before arriving. … Continue reading →

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