I’ve frequently mentioned how important it is to limit your news intake. This is true any time, but it’s especially true now that we’re being bombarded with bad news 24/7. Continue reading…
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Even if you’re in a part of the world where beaches are reopening, going to the beach wearing a mask and observing social distancing requirements won’t be the same as carelessly enjoying a day at the beach used to be. A much safer and less stressful way to enjoy the beach is to get your cat her very own beach cottage! The Breezy Beach Cottage is made from recycled cardboard and offers a super cute summer hideaway for your cat that will bring a little bit of summer into your home. The Breezy Beach Cottage is available from Amazon.
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Pet behaviorist and psychic Pru Marlowe is back! Fear on Four Paws is the seventh book in Clea Simon’s Pet Noir series. Continue reading…
Do you remember paper doll cut outs from your childhood? I remember playing with them quite a bit, and when I came across this adorable tortie paper doll from KittyCat Art Studio, it brought back a lot of memories. Continue reading…
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra. Today, I want to tell you about my special toy.
It’s nothing fancy. It’s a green suede mouse that used to have a tail, but it hasn’t had one for a very long time. It probably also had whiskers at some point, but since Mom usually removes those from any toys she gives me, it’s impossible to know for sure. Continue reading…
Guest post by Sarah Chauncey
This is the third post in a three-part series. I’ve previously written about how veterinarians are handling euthanasia during COVID-19 and ways you can take care of yourself during this time. In this post, I’ll look at some options for reaching out for support during a time when nearly all of us are keeping physical distance. Continue reading…
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today is Mom’s birthday, and I’m surprising her with her favorite cake and flowers! Continue reading…
Research has shown that gratitude is a powerful force. Dr. Robert Emmons of the University of California at Davis found that people who practice gratitude are 25% happier. They are more optimistic about the future and feel better about their lives. And never has practicing gratitude been more important than during this pandemic. Continue reading…
When a gorgeous white and tabby cat showed up at meteorologist Jeff Lyon’s Indiana home 11 years ago, he couldn’t have imagined that she would become one of the superstars of the pandemic. Lyons has been working from home and set up his “studio” in his dining room. Betty kept insisting on being part of the show, and Lyons’ viewership now includes people from all around the world. For more about Betty, visit BoredPanda. Lyons has also created a Facebook page where he hosts weekly Q&A sessions with Betty.
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The Dalai Lama’s cat is back with a fourth installment in David Michie’s popular series. Michie first introduced the fictional feline, HHC (His Holiness’ Cat), dubbed “Little Snow Lion” by the Dalai Lama himself, in his 2012 novel The Dalai Lama’s Cat. HHC was rescued by the Dalai Lama when he saw the small kitten being thrown in the gutter. In The Dalai Lama’s Cat and the Four Paws of Spiritual Success, Michie explores the four key elements of Tibetan Buddhism from HHC’s purrpsective. Continue reading…
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Have you ever wondered about your cat’s genetic background? Maybe you were curious what breeds might make up your rescue cat’s genes? Or maybe you’d like to know whether you should be worried about any genetic health conditions so you can be proactive about them? The Basepaws Cat DNA test answers all of these questions. Continue reading…