I spent several years living on the family homestead in a small, rural Maine town with my brother, sister-in-law, and an assortment of goats and poultry. It seemed like a good life at the time, but little did I know that when I moved to the city, a whole world would open up for my …
Country Life Is Hard — For a Cat! 8 Reasons Mine Prefer City Life Read More »
Some people think cats are little lap loungers who scurry from any loud noise. Even worse, I’ve heard some people say they think cats have no personality at all. What? Cats are chock-full of personality, and no way are they complete scaredy cats who jump at their own shadows. Not all the time, anyway. Actually, …
I wasn’t always organized. I’m a typical Pisces: the creative one who’s a little scattered and slightly messy. When I took on the responsibility of being a parent to kids as well as cats, I had to get organized. And fast. It has taken a while, but with the help of technology, self-help books, and …
The Vet Visit Is Tomorrow? TOMORROW?! 4 Ways for Busy Parents to Get Organized Read More »
At any given time, my wife and I have as many as 10 feral cats we take care of at our house. Twice per day, we’ll make sure the members of the colony have food, water, and clean bedding, and we’ll check in on their overall well-being. As with any cats, they have a set …
Good Luck Getting a Cat Sitter: Who Feeds Your Feral Colony When You’re on Vacation? Read More »
It’s no secret that I love my damn cats. They are my family, after all, and they’ve been there with purrs and headbutts when my human relationships have faltered. They love me, and as long as I approach them with basic levels of kindness, decency, and kitty treats, that love is unconditional. But let’s get …
