This morning, as I watched my cat, Toby, hurl himself out of the bathroom at lightning speed to avoid the smelly poop he’d just made, I had an epiphany: We all need to stop running from our poop. There you have it. Cat poop illustrating a philosophy of life. Toby usually gets away with it …
How Are You Dealing With the (Cat) Poop Life Throws at You? Read More »
Just because a cat lives indoors doesn’t mean he’s always safe. I’ve written about teaching kids (and their visitors) the proper way to handle a cat, as well as how to read a cat’s body language. Anyone who spends time with kitty — adults or children — and is armed with that knowledge, definitely contributes …
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Recently, we’ve had a lot of change in our household. Often, my husband or I have to travel, and I’ve observed the effects on the cats. Are they annoyed or upset if one of us is gone? Surely, one person being gone is preferable to both humans being gone, right? Are the cats really as …
Let’s Talk: Do Your Cats Miss You When You Travel? Read More »
I recently came across a funny photo on the Internet of a cat facing a basket of expensive toys. It was looking for the one treasured toy that had cost his owners nothing. So true! Simple things like drinking straws, milk jug rings, paper wads, and pom poms become their prize possessions. Tucked beside my …
Does Your Cat Ever Hide His Toys Around the House? Read More »
In 2005, Elizabeth and Joshua Chase briefly fostered a young Bengal cat named Duke. After living with the couple for only a short while, Duke then found his forever home ÔÇô- or so Elizabeth thought. Elizabeth last spoke with Duke’s adoptive family in 2006, and the owners were happy and the cat thriving. It certainly …
Duke the Bengal Cat Finds His Way Home After Three Years Read More »
I love my cats more than I ever thought possible, but affection alone can’t make me a perfect pet parent. My cat knowledge is increasing every day, but I’ve made some pretty serious mistakes while caring for my kitties. The worst have left me with heart palpitations, but also taught me some pretty valuable lessons. …
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