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Month: January 2023

Amazing Cats Demonstrate Their Intelligence In Many Ways

May 22, 2023January 29, 2023 by Fran Kelso
2 black cats

Feline intelligence cannot be denied — cats are among the smartest creatures in the animal kingdom. One might think that, because of all the studies done on dogs, this animal’s intelligence, memory, and cognitive abilities must be superior. However, the amazing cats simply have not been studied as thoroughly as dogs. The reason: Cats are … Read more

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Read The Story Of Felix The Cat Bandit And Add Your Support

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Black cat, white spot, long legs

Today’s post departs from the usual routine and offers you something a bit different. With permission from https://catbandit.com, we are reprinting a story that I received in my email. Here at the literate cat, we believe in what the cat bandit is promoting. Read the story of Felix the cat, and make up your own … Read more

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Would You Consider Raising A Serval Cat In Your Home?

January 22, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Head shot of serval cat

The spotted serval cat, an African wild cat, looks a bit like a leopard, yet it is the sole member of the genus Leptailurus. Though some states allow you to raise a serval cat in your home as an exotic pet, the animal will need extra room to play and a diet of whole prey. … Read more

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Have You Learned The Health Benefits From Having A Cat?

January 18, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Woman resting with cat on her lap

Yes, we’ll all agree that cats are cute and at times quite entertaining. Perhaps you have learned a few of the health benefits from having a cat in your home, but perhaps you don’t yet realize how very beneficial they can be. Here are some reasons to be thankful for your cat: They Have The … Read more

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Helpful Tips On How To Travel With A Cat On A Plane

January 28, 2023January 15, 2023 by Fran Kelso
kitten in toy plane

A friend of mine recently returned from a long plane-ride and asked me to write this article. Her ride became rather stressful when a cat, traveling with the owner, started yowling nonstop, and continued this tirade for the whole trip. My friend felt that people with cats needed to learn how to travel with a … Read more

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Did You Know About These 10 Famous Cat Lovers?

January 11, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Louis Wain cat art

Around the world you will find people who adore their felines. In this post, you will be introduced to just a few of them. Here you will learn about 10 of these famous cat lovers. It’s good to know that cats have found their way into the hearts of many, regardless of their social standing. … Read more

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Why Do Cats Bite Their Owners And How To Stop This Behavior

January 8, 2023 by Fran Kelso
orange & white cat biting arm

Why do cats bite their owners? What causes this aggressiveness? Know that such responses relate to the cat’s innate behavior. It serves as a normal part of a cat’s response to his surroundings, whether related to predation, play, or social conflict. Please be aware that aggression is not a temperament trait or a diagnosis. Rather, … Read more

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Lucinda Brings Us A Few Cat New Year Resolutions

January 4, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Cat looking over edge of bed

Hello, all you tremendous two-legged readers. This post may seem highly unusual, as cats do not usually make new year resolutions. However, I thought it might prove fun to adopt one of your traditions, just to see the results. Below you find my cat new year resolutions. I’ve come up with eight, which, for a … Read more

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Create Homemade Toys For Cats To Alleviate Boredom

January 1, 2023 by Fran Kelso
White cat, bored, hanging over chair back

Have you tried to create homemade toys for cats? Why should it be important to do so? Cat parents have an ongoing argument about whether a cat should be let outside or kept in. In the United States, the recent trend has developed suggesting they are safer inside and will live longer lives. The big … Read more

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Who says you can’t train a cat?

A FAMOUS CAT

Remember Walt Disney’s Aristocats from 1970?  A Parisian cat named Duchess was her model.  The cat gets abducted to French countryside.  After many adventures, she escapes with the help of an alley cat named O’Malley.

—Joan Moore, A Cat’s Companion

 

LEGEND OF THE PUSSYWILLOW

Have you ever heard this legend?  Once, some nasty person threw a bunch of kittens in the river to drown.  The mother cat became so agitated that the willow trees on the river bank felt sorry for her.  So, they trailed their branches in the water so the kittens could hang on, and thus saved the babies.  Since then, each spring the willow wears soft, grey buds that remind us of kittens.  We now call these trees “pussy willows.”

—Joan Moore, A Cat’s CompanionTwo friend cats

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