Cat College

There is knowledge, and then there is wisdom. We might have an excellent education and a great deal of intelligence, but do we have wisdom? In this area, we could learn much from cats, and what cats teach us about life. Before starting this post, I collected five references on the subject, and they each … Read more

We know that dogs often love to play fetch, to the point of becoming obsessed with the idea. Perhaps you didn’t realize that you can also train your cat to fetch. It’s a fun game you can play together. In this post, you will learn a method you can use to teach your cat to … Read more

TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) represents a humane way to manage growing feral cat populations. When researching TNR, I discovered that many communities in the United States have posted articles about their TNR feral cat programs. I find this information most satisfying.  Feral cats typically live in a group called a colony. For a TNR program, they are … Read more

If you have lived with both cats and dogs, you have undoubtedly noticed that the cat smells much better than the dog. In fact, the cat smells downright clean. For this reason, I’ve always loved burying my nose in my cat’s fur and smelling that clean scent. So, why do cats smell good? Grooming Takes … Read more

With Halloween fast approaching, we think it a good time to learn all about black cats. How did they become associated with Halloween? Are they always considered bad luck, or are there two sides to that story? The Early Christian Church Started It All Black cats became linked to the occult as far back as … Read more

In the service field, you can find three different categories that have positions for animals to fill. These are: Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and Therapy Animals. As to the question asked in the title of this post, “Can your cat become a service animal,” unfortunately, your cat is not eligible. However, though he cannot … Read more

Who were these ancient Egyptian goddesses? What parts did they play in the lore of ancient Egypt? Were they one god or two? Sorting out the truth can become confusing. Both daughters of Ra, the Sun God, these two played their parts in the Egyptian history of gods and goddesses. Though they had separate histories … Read more

If you have had a furry feline for a while, you know that there are many ways to bond with your cat. This post only discusses two possibilities. Others not discussed here could include playing with your cat, talking to him, sharing your bed, dispensing food and treats, grooming, such as brushing and combing, or … Read more

It is not known exactly when cats first came to Japan. I’ve found more than one source suggesting they arrived around 500 AD, brought in on ships sailing from China to Japan. These cats had the job of protecting religious documents from being destroyed by mice, as these little vermin really liked the taste of … Read more

Cats each have their own personalities, just as humans do. While specific breeds tend to have similar characteristics, another breed of cat may show the same behavior patterns. A lot depends on how you interact with them. So, let’s take a look at the personality traits of a cat as related to their breed. In … Read more