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When instincts work against them
In most kinds of fiction writing, a popular scenario is known as the “fish out of water.” The rural police officer chases a suspect to the Big City, or the childless relative inherits a large batch of children, or an extraterrestrial moves in next door; we’ve seen it a million times. Because it always works. [...]
Kitty Outposts
One of the things the cat newbie finds puzzling and annoying is their kitten or cat’s insistence about climbing onto furniture, large appliances, and architectural touches. Cats don’t want to be on the floor all the time. They’re right. But it’s not because they want to “look down” on us. At least, not the way [...]
Why do cats love “cat haters”?
Ever wonder why the person who declares they don’t care for cats… seems to be the center of attention for every cat in the vicinity? It’s not just an expression of a cat’s sardonic sense of humor. It’s not because cats are taking revenge for not being liked. It’s not a coincidence. The more the [...]
We won’t beat the cat to it. Fuggeddaboutit.
Sometimes, our attempts to convince the cat to stay off or away from something will involve us attempting to “beat the cat” by getting to the thing before they do. Except this never, ever, works. see more Lolcats and funny pictures Our nerve fibers transmit at 100 nanoseconds. Cat nerve fibers transmit at 120 nanoseconds. [...]
