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Fran Kelso 
Have you ever stopped and thought of all the ways your cat blesses your home and life? Read on to remind yourself of some of them. You’ll have a companion. If you live alone, a cat can provide very good company. Kitty will remind you that you share your home with another living creature. You … Read more
Scientists keep uncovering data which reveals new secrets, this time about cat evolution. Dr. William Murphy heads up a team of researchers at Texas A&M University who have discovered new explanations about how cats have evolved into different species. Their study includes well-known species such as lions, tigers, and also domestic cats. These discoveries reveal … Read more
Think about the question: “Why are cats so territorial?” Do you understand their motivation to be that way? In addition, do you understand what encompasses their territory? Knowing this answer, you may also find the answer to the first question. As with last week, I posed the question first in chat.openai.com, to get an overview … Read more
It’s true — Your cat thrives on having a routine, because he’s a creature of habit. It’s one of those strange cat behavior facts that you discover if you’ve lived for much time with a cat. It might be helpful to know what elements are typically part of your cat’s routine, and the reason for … Read more
When a cat lives with you in your home, you develop a relationship, just as you would with another human. Such relationships can be challenging, since the cat does not speak your language. Therefore, how can you learn how to deal with common cat behavior problems? You must learn to monitor the situation carefully and … Read more
You might consider this week’s post a bit unusual. Well, it is certainly different. Life has gotten in the way of my usual article about cats, as I am immersed in an editing/proofreading chore for my plant book, Plant Lore of an Alaskan Island. With the help of a knowledgeable friend, I am working hard … Read more
What is the importance of cat cognition? A cat’s senses become essential to survival from very early in their lives. Cats detect stimuli through sight, hearing, scent, and smell, and by the presence of an array of whiskers. These stimuli prove essential for a young kitten and continue to provide vital information that allows the … Read more
It might surprise you to learn that cats lived among the ancient people of Mesopotamia for at least 100,000 years. It is known that all cats originated in Asia. The Felidae family descended from the African wildcat. Since ancient times, cat legends have preserved these early beginnings. The African Wildcat has a prehistory that indicates … Read more
Hello, wonderful readers! It’s your CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) here. My printer is broken, and it’s very difficult to get such things repaired in the backwoods of Alaska. So, I have asked Lucinda to join me in writing a post from our experience in which we offer insightful thoughts about “cattitude.” What are some causes … Read more
Yes, it’s true. Just as able young men are drafted to serve in the military during wartime, many cats also served. It became a common sight to find cats in the trenches and aboard ships during World War 1, where they performed a very necessary service, hunting mice and rats as a valued part of … Read more