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(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

When you get right down to it, our pets are much more like us than unlike us. They can suffer the effects of aging just as some of us do.  We all know that they can get cancers, organ failure, osteoarthritis, diabetes and a slew of other debilitating disorders, but did you know that catsRead more

The dear hearts out there who know me know that I definitely qualify for the moniker of Crazy Cat Lady. I have five of the critters and would take on more if I could afford it. In fact, at one point I had fourteen of them! Maybe I’m so crazy about cats because I couldn’tRead more

Your cat is an amazing critter. They each have their own personality. This can, of course, be said for all animals, but cats and dogs seem to be more tolerant when it comes to relationships with humans (compared to badgers and me, that is). They too suffer from mental illnesses and depression. The only differenceRead more