How can anyone not love cats? My investigations to uncover the hidden prejudices which keeps cats out of loving homes continues. I know North American society has some conception that cats are a “feminine” pet. So I’m always glad to let the male Cat Appreciators tell their side. One of my readers wanted to share [...]
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Shelter Survivor Finds a Home
Of course, we think our kitten, Olwyn, is magic. But she is! Turns out, she got another cat a home. I felt so much for Olwyn’s littermate; the tortoiseshell kitten who was the other survivor of that litter. She was in better shape than Olwyn, and I knew she would be a charming addition to [...]
The Shoulder Cat
The Shoulder Cat is a cat who is confident, outgoing, and assertive. They want to see the world from our vantage point. They want maximum closeness. They want a ride. This is not a job for the timid or unathletic cat. In fact, to the chagrin of their people, Shoulder Cats are often large and [...]
The Minion: Success
Winning over a cat with a kitten can take many forms. For Ordell, a lively Alpha, it helped that the kitten is active and interested in everything; just like him. A more timid kitten would not hold their own with Ordell’s high energy. Maxx is able to keep up and assert himself. Instead of being [...]
Letting Sleeping Cats Lie
There’s something about a sleeping cat which fascinates us. Whether we want to cuddle them because they look so cute, or are drawn to see just how deeply they are sleeping by stroking a whisker or ticking the fur in their ears, we can be deeply tempted to disturb them. We can soothe our conscience [...]
