Witches And Halloween: It’s A Natural

Book cover: Room on the Broom

Greetings, readers!  Lucinda the literate cat here.  My CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) informed me that we should have done this particular review last week, since it is a Halloween story, and today is October 31.  It’s about witches and Halloween, so it definitely fits the day. Well, as you two-leggeds say, “Better late than never.”  … Read more

Why Did Egyptians Worship Cats?

grey cat head with earring

Greetings, all. It’s Lucinda the literate cat. I’ve received a question from a reader. After we published “Cat Behavior Solutions #8,” Abigail Calkin asked, “Why did Egyptians worship cats?” She said, “Surely it wasn’t just because they killed vermin destroying the food supply. There must have been some other reason.” So I researched. Let me … Read more

Suggestions For Dealing With Cat Allergies

Baby: I'm allergic to cats; Grumpy Cat: Good

Do you love your cat but are plagued by an allergic reaction to him? Dealing with cat allergies can be a very hard thing, when you love your animal and don’t want to give him up. Though you can’t get rid of the allergy, you can minimize the negative effect of the cat’s presence. First … Read more

How To Teach Your Cat Tricks

cat standing on large ball

Have you figured out how to teach your cat tricks? You can teach them, you know. It requires time and patience. If you’d like to learn how to train them, read on. As you may be aware, there is an ongoing debate about whether a cat can be trained to perform. Consider this: Big cats, … Read more

Learn About Havana Brown Cats

Havana brown cat in box

The Havana Brown is a breed that is recognized by the cat fancies of Britain and North America. It is a distinctive cat with a rich brown coat and an amiable personality. The breed has slightly different credentials, depending on which side of the ocean it was bred on. In the 1950s, breeders in Britain … Read more

Cat Survives A Robinson Crusoe Adventure

Tabby cat, white chest, walking in tall grass

Hello, readers, from Lucinda the literate cat. I just read a story I really liked. It was called, “How a Cat Played Robinson Crusoe,” by Charles G. D. Roberts. Fortunately, in this story, the cat survives a Robinson Crusoe adventure. I liked this story because it showed how a cat can survive a bad situation … Read more

Can Cats Be Trained Like Dogs?

silhouette of black cats

There is an ongoing debate in the pet owners’ world over who is smarter, dogs or cats? Which one would you vote for? Before you decide, watch the video embedded in this post. Then answer this question: Can cats be trained like dogs? I would guess that dogs are much easier to train than cats … Read more