I moved apartments recently. This was a first for my cat, Mimosa, a dainty little domestic shorthair with a lovable disposition. She took to the early stages of the experience just fine, although towards the end she definitely became somewhat spooked at various junctions. Here’s my photo-heavy musings on moving with a cat. Always set …
I’m getting less and less shy about calling myself a cat parent (or guardian or companion or whatever — pick your word). I don’t have human children, but I know parents have their proud parent moments (the kid graduated, or achieved something big, or landed a good job), so I figure I can have proud …
It’s like my fridge magnet says: "Happy is the home with at least one cat." Personally, I prefer plural kitties, and I’m glad we have the space we needed to expand our family. When we bought this house, Ghost Cat was our one and only kitty, but watching her run and jump through every room …
Summer is here, which means hydration is a must. For us humans, this largely involves switching to refreshing seasonal cocktails, drinking light beer in the sun, and then running to the nearest AC for salvation. For cats, though, it’s imperative they keep up their water intake during the blistering hot months — especially as some …
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I was a junior in high school volunteering at a cat shelter for honor society hours. It was a great mood boost as I was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and Asperger’s Syndrome a few months prior. I lasted for about two months before I had to quit abruptly. My stamina fell flat, my bones and …
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“I love you” holds power. Saying “I love you” often marks a turning point in a romantic relationship, whether you’re an inexperienced teenager or an emo-veteran. “I love you” also applies in friendships. Several people who I hold dearest I can look in the eye and say the words sincerely. Beer commercials and other pop-culture …
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