Author: BJ Bangs
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Confession: I Once Thought Owning a Cat Was a Casual Affair
I didn’t think much about commitment and cats when I adopted my first cat. I figured cats were relatively self-sufficient. I figured that I could take off for a few days, or at least a weekend, and the cat would be okay. Just add a little extra food, water, a clean litter box, and have …
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What I Need and Expect from My Cats on Mothers Day
Mothers Day is Sunday. Do you suppose my furry kids will take notice and bring me a gift? I have five kitties, who I affectionately call my kids. I do indeed believe they do love me as I love them. Some people, including my siblings, think I’m nuts for thinking this way. My felines are …
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My Cat Victory Was Grief Stricken When Her Special Human Died
I know now that cats mourn the loss of their special humans, as much if not more than we do.
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Cats on Cars Is a Cold-Weather Danger; Here’s How to Avoid It
During winter cats seek out warm places, including cars; follow these tips to make sure you don't have an unknown passenger.
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My Cat Mourned the Loss of His Littermate for Eight Months
Tubby and Linus were inseparable since birth. When Tubby was gone, it took something extraordinary to bring Linus back to his old self.
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Lilies Are Deadly to Cats; I Learned This the Hard Way
It was just a nibble, but Little Yellow nearly lost her life. I'll never make that mistake again.
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I Was a One-Cat Woman — But Now I’m a Crazy Cat Lady
I didn't want to get more cats. But a sweet Russian Blue at the shelter had other ideas.
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I Met My First Cat Outside a Bar
Being young and going barhopping go hand in hand. After all, isn’t that where you are supposed to meet your soulmate? That didn’t happen in college, and I found myself (some very unsoulful relationships later) in my mid-20s, still alone, living by myself in a town with anything but a zestful social life. So when …