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Meet The Wild Fishing Cat, A Most Unusual Breed Of Animal

February 19, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Fishing cat near waterfall

Have you met any cats who love to swim? You won’t find many. Let me introduce the wild fishing cat, who absolutely loves to swim and whose primary item in his diet proves to be fresh fish. This animal can swim for long periods of time, and can dive underwater and catch supper. Physical Description … Read more

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What Do You Think? Can A Cat And A Dog Be Friends?

February 17, 2023February 15, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Cartoon: cat and dog qat beach

Folklore about our most popular family pets spawned the saying, “fighting like cats and dogs.” Though skirmishes and at times serious battles can occur between them, such is not always the case. So, can a cat and a dog become friends? Can such a relationship become possible? Here’s a story about how one such friendship … Read more

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Lucinda Expains What Cats Can Teach Us About Life

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 by Fran Kelso
What do you call a cat teacher? A purr-fessor

Hello, two-legged readers! My CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) has asked me to write this post for her, as I can better explain what cats can teach us about life. I am happy to share this information with you, to help you realize how many ways we can help you to live better. The Curiosity Factor … Read more

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Have You Ever Asked, “How Much Exercise Does My Cat Need?”

February 8, 2023 by Fran Kelso
grey cat sleeping under blanket

It’s especially important to know this answer if you have an indoor cat. When a cat has regular access to the world outside your home, he gets much more exercise than a cat who stays inside all day. Ror that indoor cat you might need to ask, “How much exercise does my cat need?” I … Read more

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Have You Ever Asked, Why Are Cats So Curious?

February 5, 2023 by Fran Kelso
book cover with 3 cats: Curious Cats

To begin to understand the question, “why are cats so curious,” you need to travel back to the earliest cats, when they existed in the wild. Their curiosity became a necessity, as they had to confront threats in their environment, such as other wild animals or predators. Thus we see the beginning. It’s part of … Read more

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What Do You Think? Do Cats Get Jealous?

February 1, 2023 by Fran Kelso
cat, jealous of new baby

Jealousy does not typically become associated with cats, but cats do have an emotion center in their brains. If you have observed a cat for some time, you may see behaviors exhibited that do appear to be jealousy. So, do cats get jealous? The short answer is “yes, it is possible.” Though a cat’s jealousy … Read more

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Amazing Cats Demonstrate Their Intelligence In Many Ways

January 29, 2023 by Fran Kelso
2 black cats

Feline intelligence cannot be denied — cats are among the smartest creatures in the animal kingdom. One might think that, because of all the studies done on dogs, this animal’s intelligence, memory, and cognitive abilities must be superior. However, the amazing cats simply have not been studied as thoroughly as dogs. The reason: Cats are … Read more

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Read The Story Of Felix The Cat Bandit And Add Your Support

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Black cat, white spot, long legs

Today’s post departs from the usual routine and offers you something a bit different. With permission from https://catbandit.com, we are reprinting a story that I received in my email. Here at the literate cat, we believe in what the cat bandit is promoting. Read the story of Felix the cat, and make up your own … Read more

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Would You Consider Raising A Serval Cat In Your Home?

January 22, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Head shot of serval cat

The spotted serval cat, an African wild cat, looks a bit like a leopard, yet it is the sole member of the genus Leptailurus. Though some states allow you to raise a serval cat in your home as an exotic pet, the animal will need extra room to play and a diet of whole prey. … Read more

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Have You Learned The Health Benefits From Having A Cat?

January 18, 2023 by Fran Kelso
Woman resting with cat on her lap

Yes, we’ll all agree that cats are cute and at times quite entertaining. Perhaps you have learned a few of the health benefits from having a cat in your home, but perhaps you don’t yet realize how very beneficial they can be. Here are some reasons to be thankful for your cat: They Have The … Read more

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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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