After times of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom calls seem to have become the standard way of doing things. We’ve all become familiar with video calls for everything from doctor’s appointments to work meetings and job interviews.

While some people might find interruptions by their cats during an important meeting to be aggravating, I think that cats add a certain amount of fun and levity to Zoom calls!

Continue Reading

About the author

Crystal Uys

Cat mom to Ivy – a feisty little rescue kitten that is her one and only child. For now! Throughout her life, she has been introduced to the special love that can be found in the bond with a cat. Having owned multiple felines, she is more than certain that their love is unmatched, unconditional and unlike any other. With a passion to educate the public about everything, there is to know about felines, their behavior, and their unique personalities, Crystal is devoted to making sure that all cats and their owners know the importance of conscious living – and loving!

It may sound wild to some people, but those of us who are bonded with our kitties want to make them a part of our wedding ceremony and/or celebration afterward. It’s something that I did with my cat, Lady. She was my best friend at the time of my marriage, so I wanted her to be a part of my special day just as much as I wanted anyone else there (including my to-be husband!)

Sadly, Lady passed away from old age a few years ago. But my memories of her being a part of my wedding will last a lifetime. So, if you are wondering whether your cat can be a part of your wedding, the answer is yes! How they will react isn’t so easy to answer, though. Here is my story of how I made my cat a part of my wedding, along with a few fun ideas of how you can do the same!

Continue Reading

About the author

Crystal Uys

Cat mom to Ivy – a feisty little rescue kitten that is her one and only child. For now! Throughout her life, she has been introduced to the special love that can be found in the bond with a cat. Having owned multiple felines, she is more than certain that their love is unmatched, unconditional and unlike any other. With a passion to educate the public about everything, there is to know about felines, their behavior, and their unique personalities, Crystal is devoted to making sure that all cats and their owners know the importance of conscious living – and loving!

Research shows that cats have systems of emotions that trigger certain emotional and behavioral responses.¹ While cats and humans don’t experience the same range and depth of emotions, happiness is an emotion that cats feel.

Cats may not express their feelings as humans do, so it’s important to identify cues that indicate specific emotions. Learning how cats show happiness can strengthen the bond between you and your cat and make your life together even more enjoyable.

Continue Reading

About the author

Crystal Uys

Cat mom to Ivy – a feisty little rescue kitten that is her one and only child. For now! Throughout her life, she has been introduced to the special love that can be found in the bond with a cat. Having owned multiple felines, she is more than certain that their love is unmatched, unconditional and unlike any other. With a passion to educate the public about everything, there is to know about felines, their behavior, and their unique personalities, Crystal is devoted to making sure that all cats and their owners know the importance of conscious living – and loving!

Most people know to include their children in their estate plans. However, figuring out how to provide for your cats if something happens to you is also vital. Once I had kids, I realized I needed to get my estate plan written down and set in stone. However, I quickly realized it’s a bit more complicated than just writing down some stuff on paper.

Plus, besides my kids, I had my pets to consider. While I’d like to think that someone would care for my pets if something happened to me, I can’t know this for sure. Plus, I can’t expect others always to have the resources to care for my cats. Things happen, and my pets likely wouldn’t be at the top of others’ priority lists.

Therefore, I had to figure out how to care for them even if I wasn’t around anymore. Luckily, there are several options out there.

Continue Reading

About the author

Crystal Uys

Cat mom to Ivy – a feisty little rescue kitten that is her one and only child. For now! Throughout her life, she has been introduced to the special love that can be found in the bond with a cat. Having owned multiple felines, she is more than certain that their love is unmatched, unconditional and unlike any other. With a passion to educate the public about everything, there is to know about felines, their behavior, and their unique personalities, Crystal is devoted to making sure that all cats and their owners know the importance of conscious living – and loving!

Alzheimer’s runs in my husband’s family. Nearly everyone in his family was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s sometime after their turned 60. As you might imagine, this has sent me on a path of researching brain health in later life, especially regarding memory.

Strangely enough, one of the studies I’ve come across, again and again, found that owning a pet (including cats) may protect owners from memory issues later in life. This study has yet to be published, so you can’t just wander on the internet and find it. However, those involved in the study have done various interviews for news outlets, which lets us take a look at the study before it is officially published.

Continue Reading

About the author

Crystal Uys

Cat mom to Ivy – a feisty little rescue kitten that is her one and only child. For now! Throughout her life, she has been introduced to the special love that can be found in the bond with a cat. Having owned multiple felines, she is more than certain that their love is unmatched, unconditional and unlike any other. With a passion to educate the public about everything, there is to know about felines, their behavior, and their unique personalities, Crystal is devoted to making sure that all cats and their owners know the importance of conscious living – and loving!

Most of the time, cats are irresistible. I can’t help but want to give my cats a big squeeze when they’re doing something adorable, a la Hugo the Abominable Snowman talking about wanting to hug and squeeze Bugs Bunny. Some cats make it very obvious that they don’t like hugs, while others may be a little more stoic in their response. Do cats generally enjoy hugs, though?

Continue Reading

About the author

Crystal Uys

Cat mom to Ivy – a feisty little rescue kitten that is her one and only child. For now! Throughout her life, she has been introduced to the special love that can be found in the bond with a cat. Having owned multiple felines, she is more than certain that their love is unmatched, unconditional and unlike any other. With a passion to educate the public about everything, there is to know about felines, their behavior, and their unique personalities, Crystal is devoted to making sure that all cats and their owners know the importance of conscious living – and loving!

For cat owners, feline fur babies mean the world. Cat owners love to snuggle up with their cats and doze off listening to their purrs or even playing games with them – the rich and famous are no different. The rich and famous love to post their beloved felines on social media, and some cats even cash in on the exposure.

In this article, we’ll explore the cats of the rich and famous. Some of the rich and famous on the list may surprise you. Without further ado, let’s find out what celebrities have cats.

Continue Reading

About the author

Crystal Uys

Cat mom to Ivy – a feisty little rescue kitten that is her one and only child. For now! Throughout her life, she has been introduced to the special love that can be found in the bond with a cat. Having owned multiple felines, she is more than certain that their love is unmatched, unconditional and unlike any other. With a passion to educate the public about everything, there is to know about felines, their behavior, and their unique personalities, Crystal is devoted to making sure that all cats and their owners know the importance of conscious living – and loving!

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Is my cat deaf or ignoring me?”, you’ve probably noticed changes in your cat’s behavior. Maybe they are not responding to your voice like they used to or perhaps they seem oblivious to the vacuum cleaner that used to scare the dickens out of them. Either way, I’m here to help!

It can be tough knowing if your cat is deaf because we all know cats can be a bit weird. The fact is that cats can develop deafness caused by old age, illness, or injury. Here are some ways to tell if your cat is deaf or if they’re just playing you for a fool. I’ve also included information at the end of this article regarding how to care for a deaf cat, just in case you determine that your cat is deaf.
Continue Reading

About the author

Crystal Uys

Cat mom to Ivy – a feisty little rescue kitten that is her one and only child. For now! Throughout her life, she has been introduced to the special love that can be found in the bond with a cat. Having owned multiple felines, she is more than certain that their love is unmatched, unconditional and unlike any other. With a passion to educate the public about everything, there is to know about felines, their behavior, and their unique personalities, Crystal is devoted to making sure that all cats and their owners know the importance of conscious living – and loving!