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Tristan increases his cleverness

Tristan is showing signs of being a real problem solver. This helps, because he’s also a problem creator. It’s not that he’s a bad kitten; not at all. But unlike our two previous kittens, who are the mellow, Observationist types, … Continue reading

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Tristan develops object permanence

The other day, I was at work, reaching into my bag, when I found something worn and fuzzy and very significant. It was Tristan’s favorite baby toy. Now it’s true that he throws this toy around a lot. It’s also … Continue reading

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When scheming is its own reward

Cats are driven to exercise their bodies. They are also compelled to exercise their minds. So many of our cat toys are about the running and the leaping. But we should also be on the lookout for ways we can … Continue reading

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