Cat Tales

Hello, all — it’s your CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) here. I am giving Lucinda the literate cat a break for today, and will do my best to take her place. Today I am sharing memories of cats who have owned me in past years. When I first heard of blogging, my understanding was that you … Read more

Can you tell us why cats are so weird? Cats can be rather strange creatures at times, and there is no logical explanation for some of the things they do. There are many stories about such quirky traits. Here are a few that I found online. These were from a story in The Guardian. Josh … Read more

Cats are so amazing, and if you are like me, you keep learning new and fascinating facts about them. Here are 12 domestic cat facts that might be new to you. First, did you know that many Egyptians worshiped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head. Cats were revered in … Read more

Cats are often aware of that which is beyond our comprehension. Their instincts, their sense of smell, and how they attune to the natural world cause them to do some extraordinary deeds. Enjoy these two super cat tales and marvel at their antics and their understanding of the unseen. Duchess Read first about Duchess, the … Read more

Here is another collection of strange facts about cats for you to enjoy. What interesting little creatures! It is my belief that there is a lot more to a cat than meets the eye. They are definitely unique. This collection is part of a larger one called 101 Interesting Cat Facts, written by Karin Lehnardt. … Read more

Of course, I’m a bit prejudiced, because I do love cats very much. I don’t need good reasons — I just need to keep a cat nearby. While looking for post ideas, I found a post on mentalfloss.com that listed ten good reasons for owning a cat. In case any of you need persuaded, read … Read more

Cats are interesting creatures. Countless stories about their exploits and adventures can be found, sometimes filling a whole book. Below are ten facts about cats that might surprise you. You can learn more interesting cat facts by going to www.factretriever.com. For starters, here’s your appetizer. 1. Though your dog might really enjoy your morning pastry, … Read more

It is February 2019. As some of my readers know, I am in Garberville, CA for a month’s visit with my dear friend, Patte. I came down here to avoid the Alaskan weather, and today (February 9) we have had 5 1/2 inches of snow! Go figure…still, the change is very nice. I thought it might … Read more

Tis the season when we bring in a tree and industriously put it in its base, then trim it profusely. As we stand admiring the newly-decorated tree, the cat saunters in. Knowing how much we adore him, he immediately assumes that we brought that tree in and put all those shiny playthings on it especially … Read more

If you know when your kitty was born, you can read a special kitty horoscope below. This document will give you some basic characteristics to look for in your cat. Let me know in the comments at the end of the post if the description fits. Aries (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) General Characteristics: Prefers … Read more