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I’d like to share with you what life is like when you live with cats. I’ve gained my insight not only from a lifetime of living with cats (and dogs, ponies, birds, turtles, fish and a raccoon) but from talking with other “crazy animal” people.             Our pets are very special “people” to us. TheyRead more

I have five cats, four of which were adopted from Abandoned Pet Rescue, so I consider myself somewhat of an expert when it comes to understanding cat behavior. Cats’ territorial instincts date back to their wild ancestors when they had to defend their hunting ground and living space. Territory to a cat is more thanRead more

I grew up with all kinds of critters except cats because my uncle was extremely allergic to them, but I did have quite a few dogs.  As for the “haunting” question, I’ve always contended that cats must be smarter than dogs because you’d never find six cats in harness pulling a sled through snow andRead more

(Dispelling the mindless drivel that black cats are bad luck) 1) You will be given lots of love.  Black (and black/white or tuxedo cats) are just as affectionate and loving as their relatives of any other color.  Actually, black cats are not really black, but very deep hues of other colors like brown, tabby orRead more

Have you ever wondered why your cat rubs against your ankles?  Cat experts will tell you that it’s a sign of affection and because they are letting you know that you belong to them.  It also stimulates their pheromone glands which create a unique scent produced by each individual cat that they use to markRead more

As we all know, curiosity killed the cat. That curiosity may not be lethal to humans, but it certainly can wear on one’s nerves on occasion.  If you kitty insists on perching where you don’t want him/her, here are some suggestions to keep them away from and off the “untouchables.” A cat’s sense of smellRead more

By Jody L. Teiche Summer is here! And that means celebrations, barbeques, family gatherings…and July 4th.  And while the holiday may be fun and exciting for some humans, for most pets, it’s a nightmare. One in five pets go missing on July 4th, and studies show historically, that day sees the highest number of lostRead more

Stress befalls all of us, including our furry friends.  The Kingston Trio hit the nail on the head when they sang “The whole world is festering with unhappy souls.”  Fester indeed, and we humans aren’t the only ones feeling the pressure of it all.  Whether you realize it or not, your pets can sense whenRead more

Anatol France once said, “Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.” If this is true, my soul suffers from a lethal case of insomnia. If you too fall into this category, you are in good and often famous company. Here are a dozen quotes from other crazy cat ladies andRead more

Before ever walking into a shelter to adopt a pet there is one thing that should be (but seldom ever is) considered, and that is the fact that you are about to adopt a new member of the family every bit as much as if you were adopting a human kid! That means dealing withRead more