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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats The nights are chillier, and during the day there's a crystal clarity to the sky that is missing in the heat of the summer. Could Halloween be far off? Or--gasp--Thanksgiving and Christmas? Cold fall nights are purrfect times to snuggle with a warm, furry cat. Or pile them all around for a kitty sleeping bag. Stay warm and loved, and tune in next week for more. Is There a Spiritual Link Between Cats and Humans? Photo Credit: © Franny Syufy I believe there is a numinous connection between cats and their humans; a connection that is forged so strongly in our history that it is beyond our ken. We're not meant to understand it, just to live, learn, and grow with it. In my opinion, it goes beyond the boundaries of conventional religious beliefs, though there are those who will quote the tenants of those beliefs to either agree or disagree with me. I lean toward the old saying that . . .read more See More About:  the feline-human bond  do cats have souls  rainbow bridge Cool Cat Photo of the Week: Panther Wannabe Photo Credit: © Ona F. Piticu lives in Bucharest, Romania, with three other rescued black cats. Ona wrote, "My boyfriend and I already had three black cats when we saw him tucked under two leaves of grass. He was alive and awake, but didn't move, just looked at us with no expression. No 'meow', no 'take me please', no nothing. I think he was simply prepared. . .read more More Wednesday Photos From About.com Who Was She? Women's History Image Travel Photo of the Week: Souvenirs Psi Vamp See More About:  cool cat photos  kitten rescue  black cats Giving Thanks for Cats We Have Known and Loved While Thanksgiving is still over a month away, not a day goes by that I don't give thanks for my cats. Since my husband first introduced them to me when we were high school sweethearts, they have enriched my life in ways beyond measure. I've shared in this article my tribute to nine of my most memorable cats. At the end of the article is a link where you can share your own tributes, and we will take a look again as Thanksgiving approaches. See More About:  thanksgiving with cats  holiday cats  cat pictures Black Cat Month I'm happy to present a new Black Cat Month compilation of all the special features in October. Included is content on Halloween Safety for Cats, Black Cat Folklore, Halloween Cats, of course, and more, including a brand new 2011 Black Cats Picture Gallery. Thumbs, pictured here is a darling little black polydactyl kitten, who lives with her big black cat brother, Merlin, and their adoptive mom. The gallery is an ongoing project and will be added to through the end of 2011. Photo Credit: © About.com Member Willow2469 More Halloween Fun at About.com: About.com Halloween Halloween Ideas & Tips from About.com Home and Garden See More About:  black cats folklore  black cat pictures  witchcraft Cats Ads Cat Feral Cat Behavior Cats and Kittens Toilet Training Cats Grooming for Cats Featured Articles Cat Picture of the Week: Merlin Cat Breed of the Week: Exotic Shorthair Cat Age Conversion Chart Cat Health He Peed WHERE? Shopping for Cats   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Franny Syufy Cats Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cats newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads 7 Free Cats Email Courses 10 Top Mistakes of Cat Owners Cat Behavior 101 80 Ways to Share Cat Pictures Cat Years Advertisement