Smart cat gift selections
There has been a goodly amount of research done on cats, and how owning one (or being owned by one?) can help improve your health. I liked an article that I found in mentalfloss.com which listed 10 scientific benefits you may gain by being a cat owner. Yes, there is definitely a connection between cats … Read more
Many well-known people have had their opinions about cats, and their quotes have been saved and passed on. Here is a new selection for you to enjoy. They come from a great little book with spaces for pictures. Mine is filled with cat cards that I’ve received. The book is called The Cat Notebook, from … Read more
The lovely Balinese cat breed is beautiful to look at and is much like the Siamese in temperament. In fact, they are related. The Balinese cat is quite exotic in appearance, but does not come from Bali. Instead, this type of cat was developed by breeders in the United States. The Name Came from the … Read more
It’s Lucinda again, ready to give you another cat book summary and review. This time, I will be discussing Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. I have to admit that I had to read this book twice. It was easy enough to read, but the first time through I just couldn’t understand it. Each … 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
When researching tabby cats, the first thing I learned was that tabbies are not a breed. The name refers to the pattern of the cat’s coat. So what are tabby cat characteristics? Tabbies are the basic type of cat. This cat is the descendant of the wild type, the one from which all others evolved. … Read more
Do you know how to groom your cat? It involves not just brushing and combing, but other things as well. I have to give a vote of appreciation right up front for the information in this post. It came from the ASPCA, and I feel it was an excellent article. If, after reading this post, … Read more
While researching tonight for more ideas for cat posts, I came across a story about the horrible Camp fire in California that started November 8. I wish I’d seen this story sooner, because I would have put it on if I had. As it is, though the information is a bit old, it is possible … Read more
If you have been around cats for any time you have probably witnessed some pretty amazing feats of balance. Have you ever watched them walk along the top of a narrow railing, as confident as if they were walking a 3-foot wide path? They really are pretty incredible. The cat’s balance skills must be the … Read more
Are you ready for another book review? Lucinda is here, prepared to give my interpretation of one more two-legged story. Writing these reviews has caused me to participate in an activity not usual to cats, at least for long periods of time. I have been thinking. I came up with an idea tonight that I … Read more