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Have You Ever Learned How To Tame A Feral Cat?

August 10, 2022 by Fran Kelso

Do you have feral cats in your neighborhood? Do you feed them? Have you met one feral cat in particular that you would like to tame and bring inside? Do you know how to tame a feral cat? The good news is that you can domesticate a feral cat, but it will take a good supply of … Read more

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From Your Observations, Can Cats Sense Illness In Humans?

August 7, 2022 by Fran Kelso
Black cat "comforting" human

Has your cat ever alerted you to a less-than-perfect physical problem that you might have developed recently? What do you think? Can cats sense illness in humans? You can find many stories that answer that question with a resounding “yes.” Look at my stories from the book, “Super Cats” to find some of them. If your cat … Read more

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Have You Wondered About The Inner Life Of Cats?

July 27, 2022 by Fran Kelso
Head of cat, looking thoughtful

Though your cat can adapt to your way of interacting with the world, he will not adopt that way as his own. Though intelligent creatures, cats will not become humans, nor can we become cats. They act as a window to the world outside our human one. So, have you ever wondered about the inner … Read more

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How To Discipline Your Cat: Dos And Don’ts

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 by Fran Kelso
cat peering over the edge of table

Does your cat have some bad habits that you need to find a way to change? It’s amazing how such a sweet, small animal can place you at wit’s end when he engages in some behavior that simply will not be tolerated. So, what do you do to change such bad habits? Learn how to … Read more

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Know These Tips On How To Raise A Kitten

July 13, 2022 by Fran Kelso
Tiny black kitten

We all know that kittens have a lot of cuteness, but raising one from babyhood can become quite a challenge. If you add such a furbaby to your home, do you know how to raise a kitten? A Tiny Kitten Is Fragile Kittens as newborns depend completely on their mothers for nourishment, warmth, and elimination. … Read more

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What Do You Know About The Personality Of The Cat?

July 3, 2022 by Fran Kelso
White cat; pink collar and bow

Can you name the dominant traits that make up your kitty’s behavior? These traits can help define the personality of the cat. Not all cats are created in the same mold, scientists find. Personalities can differ because of the breed of the cat. It turns out that some breeds tend to show more of one … Read more

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How To Calm Your Cat Down During 4th Of July Fireworks

June 29, 2022 by Fran Kelso
happy 4th of July

We all know the 4th of July often becomes a day of celebration, with gathering of friends, barbecues or picnics, and of course lots of fireworks. We enjoy our fine fireworks displays but what about our pets? Some of them can become terrified. Read here to learn how to calm your cat during 4th of … Read more

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Tell Me, Have You Ever Seen A Cat In Armor?

June 10, 2022June 1, 2022 by Fran Kelso
armor for a cat

Until a few days ago, I had no idea that I would ever see a cat in armor. Now, I find that such a thing has been around for a long time. A friend of my housemate told her about his recent visit to the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in Myrtle Beach, South … Read more

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Can You Select The Best Cat Backpack For Your Kitty?

August 11, 2022May 29, 2022 by Fran Kelso
Four cats packed in a suitcase

Have you thought you might like to try a kitty backpack for your pet for excursions into nature? Do you think your cat would like traveling that way? If so, do you know how to select the best cat backpack for your kitty? Will Your Cat Like A Kitty Backpack? As cats like to fit … Read more

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Do You Understand How To Bond With Your Cat?

May 22, 2022 by Fran Kelso
Cat holding out paw: "I choose you"

Have you wanted to learn what to do to create a stronger bond with your fur baby? Whether your relationship is a new one or an old one, if you have a strong tie, the cat will be more likely to trust and rely on you. This post will give you suggestions on how to … 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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