What does it mean when cats groom each other? They are friends. Not only is it a trusting act to groom and be groomed, it is also highly practical. Cats don’t clean spots on other cats which can be easily accessed. Cats clean spots, like the top of the head and the back of the [...]
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How to tell if it’s really play
When Olwyn first arrived at our house, she touched noses with Reverend Jim, who was instantly smitten. But she arched her back and hissed at James Bond, whose body language was communicating uncertainty and defensiveness. Mr. Bond hid the whole first week. He knows kittens all too well, and was afraid he would get his [...]
Mirroring: How Cat Buddies Happen
It can seem that we have no idea why some cats become friends, and others do not. We adopt siblings, we get cats who resemble each other, or stick to one breed… and we still have cat conflicts. We are on the right track by trying to match our cats. We are simply trying to [...]
Olwyn makes friends and influences people
It’s true, we can’t get enough of our kitten! While she loves being petted, and is seldom far away, those little kitten moments where she would fall asleep on our chest are a thing of the past. She’s just too busy exploring her world. But many visitors have remarked upon her large paws. Yes! I [...]
An Olwyn Update
It has been a busy month for our new kitten, four-month-old Olwyn, aka “Punkin.” She’s doubled in size, licked her fur into shape, weathered an ear infection, is getting manners at mealtime, and learned to ask to be lifted up into our laps, instead of climbing our legs like a tree. Her humans find her [...]
