Cats And Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving scene: cat by fire; table set

Hello, fans of the fabulous furry cat!  It’s your Cantankerous Cat Lady with a Thanksgiving message for you.  Will your cat be enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday with you?  If so, here is some information about cats and Thanksgiving that may come in handy. Oh, and by the way, as I will be out of town … Read more

Do Cats Protect Their Owners?

Kitty army advertisement

I’ve seen several Quora questions lately on this topic: Do cats protect their owners? This subject provided interesting research, and as it turns out, there are many stories of the cat doing just that. Cats are territorial, and do not like any uninvited intruders. Their territory includes not just the property, but the house and … Read more

Can Feral Cats Be Domesticated?

Tuxedo cat sitting outside on high perch

Greetings from Lucinda the literate cat. My CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) has asked me to write something a bit different. Since I am a cat, she feels I can give the best answer to the question, “can feral cats be domesticated?” She wants me to describe the process as if I were the one being … Read more

Why Do People Love Cats?

cat snoozing in pink bed

I answer a lot of questions on Quora. One I’ve seen lately is “Why do people love cats?” Instead of answering on Quora, I have written this post, which will tell you why I love cats. Well, first of all, they are cute and attractive animals. Their pointy ears and floating tail; their soft fur … Read more