Smart cat gift selections
Fran Kelso 
Cats are surrounded by myth and superstition, probably more so than any other animal. They have been revered, considered bad luck or good luck, feared, and loved. Always a source of mystery, cats have intrigued us and caused us to invent a multitude of stories about them. Cat beliefs originated from a combination of ancient … Read more
Is your cat having fun? This question could be an important one. A playful cat denotes a healthy cat, so if his antics cause you a bit of laughter, be assured that he feels well. Your cantankerous cat lady found an interesting article about cats and the importance of play, written by Pam Johnson-Bennett for … Read more
Have you ever wondered what goes on in your kitty’s fuzzy head? How does he think, without language? How does he see the world through his bright, round cat eyes? DO CATS HAVE LANGUAGE? Though they do not speak, cats do have a language of their own. Though not just composed of sounds, it also … Read more
Catnip (Nepeta catarea) is a perennial herb, a member of the mint family. It is safe for cats. The plant is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, but once it was imported to the United States, it was found to grow well here, too. The plant contains a chemical, nepetalactone, which is found in the … Read more
I was fortunate — I did find my purrfect pet companion. In my 80 years on Planet Earth, I’ve almost always had a cat in the family. My last cat, Carlos, was with me for 12 of his 14 years. For the last six years, we were together most of the time, as I had … Read more
I thought I might explain the significance of the name of this website, “The Literate Cat.” I may be cantankerous, but I pay close attention to my cat friends and learn what kind of cats they are. When I meet a new feline, I can tell after getting acquainted a bit if he is a … Read more
Your cantankerous cat lady has some things to show you today. We are going to look at some contemporary cat trees, items that will prove very useful for those of you who insist on keeping your cats inside. These innovative items are ideal for city cats, where outside safety is far from guaranteed. They are … Read more
On my Alaskan homestead, the cat raised the dog. It’s true — the dog was just a puppy when he arrived at my place, known as Banjo Beach, on Spruce Island. He had no mother or father to teach him about the world, and the only other creatures there besides me were three cats. He … Read more
Since I am old and cantankerous, I believe I am allowed to select my favorite cat breeds from the 200+ different ones that can be found in this world of ours. Here are pictures and information about the ones I like best. If you have a favorite that is not on this list, let me … Read more
If you have ever shared a home with a cat or two, you have undoubtedly laughed many times at their crazy cat antics. I have shared lodgings with cats for my entire life, and have been amused every day at their cat capers. They say that finding humor in our life helps keep us healthy, … Read more