My old apartment building was constructed sometime around the turn of the century. It was drafty, creaky, charming — and most likely haunted. My cats, Bubba Lee Kinsey and Phoenix, seemed to know that ghosts were lurking in the rafters. Every once in a while, they’d sit side by side in the middle of the …
Not all homes can have a pet door. In our previous rental, French doors led to the backyard, making the patio-door insert I own useless, and the landlord wasn’t keen on me cutting into an exterior wall. I would let Spot and Dolly out to nap in the sun, then pop out of my office …
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Lucky me! By some stroke of good fortune, Zorro wandered into my life. Yes, I had something to do with getting him inside and tamed, but I can’t believe what I’ve learned about him and about Ragdolls. Honestly, I knew nothing about Ragdolls before bringing this guy into our household. I didn’t even know he …
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If you are a world traveler and a cat fan, then chances are you’ve heard of Tashirojima, a small island in northeastern Japan. Tashirojima has two villages, and its hundred or so human residents are vastly outnumbered by the island’s massive cat population. This has led to its being known popularly as “Cat Island.” Tashirojima …
Way back in the mists of time, I was at a party when a guest asked me if there was a veterinarian I would recommend. She was new in town and there were several to choose from, so she was doing the smart thing and getting referrals from the locals. I mentioned the name of …
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