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Monthly Archives: September 2021
Thoughts for Thursday – Genetic Red Flags in Cats
Earlier this week we talked about cat breeds from all over the world—some of them are derived from mutations and forced breeding experiments. What happens when we aren’t careful with breeding programs or when we exploit a mutation? We can … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday –We Love Funny Cats
First, I’d like to announce that Book 53 of the Klepto Cat Mysteries is available now in both print and Kindle versions. I think you’ll enjoy this lively and fun and suspenseful story where Rags Gets the Upper Paw. Oh … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Cats From Every Corner of the World
I came across a domesticated cat I don’t think I’ve written about here because I don’t remember hearing about it before. This cat is thought to have come from the wild forest cat of Russia and they call it Ussuri. … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Remembering the Cats of 9/11 on National Pet Memorial Day
With the 20th anniversary of 9/11 occurring a day ahead of National Pet Memorial Day this year, we’ll acknowledge both on behalf of our pets. Among the victims of the atrocity twenty years ago were animals, including cats—those cats living … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Cat Food Made From Bugs? For Real?
It’s true, even some well-known pet food companies are making eco-friendly cat food from insects. Well, they tried feeding cats a vegetarian diet and that didn’t go over too well. Cats need protein. When scientists discovered that certain insects are … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – What’s Happening in the Klepto and Calico Cat Mysteries Factory?
As the world seems to be spinning out of control with prophecies and scientific predictions and even science fiction ideas becoming our reality, Olivia and I stay hunkered down in my office. Thank heavens for my love of writing and … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cats Can Survive the Darndest Things
Did you read about the amazing cat, Binx, who survived the collapse of the Surfside building? There he was, probably sleeping peacefully in his apartment with his family on the 9th floor, when all heck broke loose and he found … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Welcome Book 53 of the Klepto Cat Mysteries
As is always the case, the print version of Book 53—Rags Gets the Upper Paw—is available for purchase ahead of the Kindle version. That’s just the way we roll. Here’s the description: Fur and feathers fly in this frolicking spree … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Conversations With Your Cat
We’d all like to know more about our cats—what they’re thinking, why they do the things they do, what their lives were like before we met them, what they’re afraid of and why. Animal communicator, Ann Marie Hoff, can help … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Is Your Cat Sensitive to Vaccines?
After years and years of having cats and getting them vaccinated without incident, some of my most recent cats have had reaction to the vaccines. I wonder why? Are they changing the vaccine ingredients, are our cats more sensitive? Olivia … Continue reading
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