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Monthly Archives: September 2022
Feline Fun Friday – September Cat Holidays
We’ve missed a lot of them, folks, so I thought I’d catch you up on how cats have been celebrated this month. It’s not too late in case you’d like to do something to observe some of these interesting “holidays.” … Continue reading
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Paws Up for Wednesday – Maneki-Neko Day
Tomorrow is Maneki-Neko Day. Many of you reading this know exactly what this Japanese word means. The plump mostly white cat that looks like it’s waving comes to mind. Yes, this is the Beckoning Cat made famous in Japan probably … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – What’s Happening in the Klepto Cat and Calico Cat Mystery Factory?
This has been a busy year here in the factory. Despite the fact that we’ve been out and about more, traveling some, production is up. In fact, it looks like this will be our most productive year ever. We’re days … Continue reading
Feline Fun Friday – How to Get the Fire Department to Rescue Your Cat From a Tree
It’s common knowledge (or is it?) that your local fire department won’t come out simply to remove your cat from a tree. Some will under certain circumstances. Others will suggest that you call a tree trimming company or a company … Continue reading
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Paws Up for Wednesday – What You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Cats
How often do cats poop, how long can they go without eating, why do cats knock things off counters, how high can a cat jump, what do cats dream about? If you’ve ever wondered about these or any number of … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – Interesting Cats in the News
I came across some interesting news reports featuring cats this week. Here are a few you might be interested in. California and Delaware are two states planning bans against declawing cats simply for the convenience of the owner. Yay! (I … Continue reading
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Feline Fun Friday – Cat Toys That Aren’t Toys
What are some of your cats’ favorite toys? Our Lily used to love, love, love small stuffed toys—like the old Beany Babies. She had a basket full of them and she’d carry these toys around and drop them here and … Continue reading
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Paws Up for Wednesday – What is Your Cat Saying to You?
We’d all like to better understand our cats. That’s why some of us research and write books and post blogs featuring cats and most of us read those books and blog posts, as well as articles and news stories related … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – As Your Cat Ages
A cat’s lifespan is about 1/5th that of a human. If you’re like me and you’ve had many cats over the years, you’ve probably cared for at least a few older cats. So what’s it like? What can you expect? … Continue reading
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Feline Fun Friday – New Book Published—Calico Cat Mystery Book 9
Feline Fun Friday – New Book Published—Calico Cat Mystery Book 9 Olivia shares the secrets that crack this unusual case. Parker and Olivia arrive home from a road trip to find a mystery building in their own backyard. Parker’s cousin, … Continue reading
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