Recently we moved across the country with six cats (one feral) and a dog in tow. We drove two fully loaded vehicles. While I was very excited about the move, I worried about the impact on the animals. Would they make it? What about bad weather? Food? Staying hydrated? We planned to make the trip …
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For most Americans, it wasn’t until the heroic actions of firefighters on Sept. 11, 2001, came to light that they began to understand just how amazing it is that these men and women are willing to risk their own lives every single day to save the lives of others. My own respect and appreciation for …
Spring is coming. After a long hard winter, I am really ready to start thinking about getting seeds in the ground or in starting containers, planning new flower and vegetable gardens, and seeing what perennials I have in my yard. And, for the first time, I’m thinking about planning a small garden for my cats. …
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Camping with your cat is almost completely uncharted territory. Go to any primitive campground and you’ll see dogs, the occasional horse, maybe even a pet pig (that’s a story for another time) — but rarely, if ever, will you see a cat. I and a few other brave souls have tested the waters, taking our …
Cats love cardboard boxes. We prefer to unpack their contents, then toss the unsightly boxes into the nearest recycling bin. If only there were a solution that pleased both kitties and their human roommates. Well, there is: Catty Stacks Designer Cat Climbers. Made from what the company calls Corrugated Ultraboard, these beautifully colored boxes connect …
Cats like routine and so do I. I easily become mentally and physically out of whack when I veer off my sleeping and eating schedules. Behavior matters are like this. I totally get why my cats start pacing a half hour before their mealtime. Aside from the big routines of eating, sleeping, exercising (ha ha) …
