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Review of Strays: A Lost Cat, A Homeless Man And Their Journey Across America By Britt Collins

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Karen | 2 Comments

I will admit to being hesitant to read books about pets because often they end sadly. When Britt approached me about reviewing her new book Strays, I asked if the book had a happy ending before I consented. Without giving away too much story content, she assured me the book ended happily. After reading that, I agreed…

Holistic Pet Care: Is It The Right Choice For Your Pet?

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Karen | 1 Comment

Have you tried traditional medicine to cure your cat’s illness, but find it doesn’t seem to be working? Holistic pet care may be the answer. What does holistic mean and how does holistic pet care differ from traditional methods? In Anitra Frazier’s book The Natural Cat, she defines the following goals of holistic pet care:…

Grieving Loss of a Pet: It’s Okay to Cry

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Ann Butenas |

I recently lost my dog and am dealing with the feeling of loss. It is incredibly hard missing the love and affection of a pet who has recently passed away. When grieving loss of a pet, realize it does take time to recover. It is helpful to talk to an understanding friend about all of…

Dating And Pets: A Few Fun Facts

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Karen |

Catnip, a newsletter for cat owners published by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University recently published these interesting facts about dating and pets. When they did a Google search of the phrase “tips for dating people with…

Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Stephanie Newman |

The “c-word” – cancer; nobody wants to find out that anybody they love has been diagnosed with cancer, including our dear cats. Even though cancer isn’t as common in cats as it is in dogs, it’s often more aggressive, so…

Funny Cat Video: Cat Treats For Everyone

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Karen |

In this funny cat video, Kimicat shows that cats are more than willing to spread the treat goodness around. Be sure to watch all the way to the end….

Cat Behavior: Why Squirt Bottles Aren’t A Good Idea

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Karen | 2 Comments

Cat behavior is a mystery to many cat guardians. An article on CatBehaviorAssociates.com helps solve the mystery of why cats often continue an unwanted behavior, even after punishments like squirt bottles are used as a deterrent. As the article points out,…

An Evening With Jackson Galaxy

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Karen |

Last night, I attended a presentation/book signing event celebrating the release of the paperback version of Jackson Galaxy’s book, Cat Daddy. There was a VIP reception prior to the “official” event, with ticket sales going to benefit several KC area…