I recently watched an episode of It’s Me or the Dog, a British show about dog training. The parents were neglecting their teenage son in order to dote on two giant, mixed breed, uncontrollable dogs. They had to be driven to a fenced field and “walked” there because the couple could not walk them down [...]
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Cats and Landlords
When it comes to having pets in rented places, cats are good news, and bad news. The good news is that having cats is getting easier and easier; many landlords will accept cats when they do not accept dogs. But the bad news is that, despite the fact that cats are quiet and do not [...]
The Only Cat
We can wind up with an Only Cat through an accident of fate or a deliberate choice. And we and our cat can be perfectly happy that way. According to a recent survey, 67% of dog owners have only one dog, while 44% of cat owners have only one cat. Multiple ownership is more popular [...]
Why cats are good for us
Here is a bit of calm for you. You’re welcome. If that made you feel better, you’re not alone. There are many beneficial effects of stroking a cat. It lowers blood pressure. Cat owners are less likely to die of a heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases. Cat owners also have fewer strokes. Cats can [...]
Our Cat Commitment
What do I mean by Cat Commitment? Prior to embarking upon a pet experience, we should take a few moments and consider how we plan to handle our pet responsibilities. We especially need to do that with cats, because they are the kind of pet relationship which should tap into deep wells of emotion. Otherwise, [...]
