I will happily confess that I am a cat lady. Let me correct that: I am a PROUD and LOUD cat lady. Hear me meow! As I’ve had as many as 13 house cats at once, this is not really a secret to those who know me. I have loved cats and had them in …
On April 10, a man walking down a road in his rural Maine town spotted a tiny cat in a ditch. He picked up the forlorn feline, a tiny, emaciated, long-haired tortie covered in feces and mats, and he called a friend who runs a cat boarding facility. And that’s when miracles began to happen. …
Freida the Cat, Left to Die in a Ditch in Maine, Gets International Attention Read More »
I took an online quiz the other day to determine whether I am a "helicopter parent" to my two young daughters. Helicopter parent is a term used to describe those who hover around their kids, going to great lengths to ensure they’re happy, confident, comfortable, and successful. These parents, however, are often criticized for not …
Summer is (sort of) on its way, and while the rain and chilly weather on the East Coast haven’t allowed me to swap out my winter blanket for a summer quilt just yet, I’ve already started thinking of other ways to liven up my apartment. As usual, cat decor is always top of mind for …
I’m a big believer in visualization, so I have created “vision boards” for myself most of my adult life. I’ve found that when I focus my energy on something specific, I have a pretty good chance at manifesting it into my life. Vision boards are simply collages that represent hopes, dreams, and desires we wish …
My Cat Turns Her Dreams into Reality. How? A Vision Board! Read More »
Who’s smarter? Cats or dogs? This is Catster, so — duh — cats are smarter. Have a problem with that? Then you’re probably a dog. (Who said you could use the computer without parental supervision, dog? Don’t you know you have the brains of a two-and-a-half-year-old?) Anyway, as we were saying, cats are smarter than …
I recently attended the annual BlogPaws pet bloggers’ conference. As it always has been — and I’ve attended all five — it was a great chance to learn, meet new people, and connect with old friends. One of the highlights of the conference was a keynote speech by renowned pet writer Steve Dale, who spoke …
Do Dogs Really Rule? Why Are Cats Seen as Second-Class Pets? Read More »
