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Why we should name our cat’s toys

In my post, Picking up on Presence: Part 2, I wrote: Sometimes that toy in our bed, or in the middle of the hall, or in our shoes, is not just an abandoned toy. It’s a signal. It’s a chance … Continue reading

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How can we tell what our cat is telling us?

Cats seek to understand and manipulate their environment. As the most powerful and interactive part of their environment, it’s only natural we should be the target of much of their study and attention. If we aren’t… it’s probably our own … Continue reading

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Baby talk: Cute, Cunning, or Cracked?

Many of us can’t resist using baby talk on our cats. Is there a reason we do this? Or are we just being silly? see more Lolcats and funny pictures As discussed in this Psychology Today article, we seem to … Continue reading

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