News From A Literate Cat

Cat with a covid mask

Good day, wonderful two-legged readers.  This is Lucinda the literate cat, with a new blog for you. On this one, I will write part of it and my CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) will add some comments as well. We will collaborate on this blog.  I had to use that word, as I just learned it.  … Read more

Have You Heard Of The Cymric Cat Breed?

black and white tailless Cymric

The Cymric cat breed is a relative of the Manx. This cat is a long-haired, tailless cat. (Pronounce the name with both c’s hard.) The cat is fairly rare, and the breed is recognized only in North America. This small acceptance is narrowed even more, because in Canada, only the Canadian Cat Association accepts it, … Read more

Bobcats In The News

A bobcat lying down

Today, there are bobcats in the news. Read this post to learn some basic bobcat facts, as well as to learn about some newsworthy bobcats. They are quite common in many parts of the United States; sometimes their life journey overlaps with ours. Common Name: Bobcat Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata (Vertebrate) Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora … Read more

Unique Cats Break World Records

cat researching in book

Yes, there are some unique cats in the world, and some of them break world records. This post and the included videos will give you a close-up view of a couple of these astounding creatures. There are all kinds of cat record-holders. For example the Guinness Book of World Records tells us that the longest … Read more

Cats And Independence: Happy July 4th

cat dressed for July 4, carrying flag

Happy Independence Day, everyone! If you have a cat, you can invite him to join in the celebration. After all, cats and independence go together quite well. Terry Pratchett, author, is quoted as saying: “In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” Of course, cats remember their glorious past. They … Read more