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 | While we think of the Winter holidays as times of peace, joy, and remembrance, too often we end up stressed and exhausted, because there simply isn't enough time. These are the times when 15 minutes of cat therapy can save the day. I'm going to get mine; hope you do too. Facebook | Twitter | Free Newsletters | |
Is A Cat the Best Pet for You?
Perhaps you are an "empty nester," or out on your own for the first time. It may feel like the ideal time to have your first pet. Maybe you're undecided between a cat and a dog, or perhaps a rat, a parakeet, or an aquarium full of colorful fish. (You can sometimes have both of those.) But with your lifestyle, would a cat be best?  While I can't influence your personal likes and dislikes, I can help you analyze those feelings to help you make a choice. Naturally, I hope that choice will be a cat. I love nothing better than helping to mold a stranger to cats into a happy, knowledgeable, responsible cat parent.
Let's compare a cat versus these other potential pets, and see which one tips the balance for you.
Photo of Billy with Yum and Yum Yum, Credit: © Franny Syufy
| Have a Cat-Safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, a wonderful time of the year, is only two weeks away. It's an occasion for spending time with family and loved ones, and for giving thanks for the bounties life has given us. For many of us, those bounties include the richness of life shared with our fuzzy feline family members. You're obviously thankful for the companionship of your cats. Now you can learn how to keep your cats safe at the time of Thanksgiving with these tips.
| Cats' Top Pet Peeves
Did it ever occur to you that your cat's misbehavior and/or bad attitude might be a result of things you do or don't do? For instance, would you want to use a public restroom that smells like a dirty litter box? Just as we humans do, cats have pet peeves too. Does your cat suddenly turn on you with a strong bite or painful scratch while you're petting her? Careful observation of your cat's body language can help you avoid the pain of petting aggression. Learn more about cats' pet peeves.
| Cat Picture of the Week: Peyton
 Poor Peyton bounced through two homes in short order as a rescued kitten until she finally landed in Kimilee's home, where she has been loved and nurtured for the past four years. In case you're wondering why, it is because Peyton has an excess of the famous (or notorious) "Tortitude," a character trait that many tortoiseshell cats share. In fact, Kimilee describes her as "Mentally disturbed. I often say that the fuzzy must go all the way thru her brain. I also say she is all mixed up because her colors are." Despite this description, Peyton adores Kimilee, and snuggles with her, having chosen her as "my person."
Photo © Guest, Kimilee
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