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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…

Cats In Art

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Karen |

Today is Inspire Your Heart With Art Day, so I wanted to pay homage to cats in art. Cats have been depicted in works of art dating more than 2500 years, with a bronze status of a mother cat and…

Cat Emotions: How Cats Express Love and Affection for Us

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Ann Butenas |

Over the years I have marveled at cat emotions and how they express love and affection for their guardians. The ways cats express their devotion can be markedly different than those of their canine counterparts. How To Tell If Your…

Feline Friends Project: Pairing Cats With Autistic Children

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Karen |

According to the University of Missouri Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI), 1 in 68 children will be diagnosed with autism this year. A new study conducted by ReCHAI, called Feline Friends Project, will study benefits of placing shelter cats…

White House Cats: Presidential Life From Feline Purrspective

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Ann Butenas | 2 Comments

Although feelings are very mixed regarding the new President, the vote is unanimous….we love White House cats! Much has been said about dogs that took up residency at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – a few cool cats have ruled the White…

Why Do Cats Scratch?

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Ann Butenas |

Scratching. It’s an inevitable part of having a cat. But why do cats scratch? Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive a small commission for items purchased via those links. Reasons Why Cats Scratch Maintaining Claws Cats actually need…