When will I be famous...

When will I be famous…

A short time ago, I watched the remake of the Stephen King classic, Pet Semetary. Naturally, the feline character Church, stole the show. I was interested to know more about the cat chosen for the role and found a really…

Making an impression....the story of Room 8

Making an impression….the story of Room 8

The impact cats can have on multiple human lives is fascinating to me, so when I read a post on social media about a cat dubbed “Room 8”, I had to look into him a little more. Room 8 was…

Hunting high and low…

In the news recently, I’ve seen articles covering the decision by a shelter to release a thousand feral cats onto Chicago streets in an attempt to combat the rat crisis occurring there. Understandably, there are a couple of concerns, how…

A change will do you good...

A change will do you good…

Following on from the blog, “Knowing when a cat is a bit of a Greta Garbo” some time ago, an interesting development occurred with the boy in question. He’s had quite a few life changes over recent years, one of…

The more you know....

The more you know….

During the last year, there have been a few articles published regarding the possibility of cats being carriers of the virus. This led to concern about the best way to ensure the safety of a feline family member during the…

It's back to work we go....

It’s back to work we go….

Over the last year, a lot of people’s lives have been dramatically altered by the pandemic. Obviously, that means that by default, the lives of their companion animals have too. According to a recent study, vets have reported a 39%…

I’m on the outside, I’m looking in…

Following on from the previous blog is another example in the news of the intelligence levels in cats. On February 14th last year, a lady in Quebec, Canada heard a noise and went to investigate its source. It turned out…

You’re not the boss of me, now…

In the news recently, there was a situation at a Manchester train station when a cat was spotted on the roof of a train due to depart to London. Here’s what a Guardian article said about what occurred: “After two…

If you don’t know me by now…

In the last few months, I’ve noticed a number of independent cat rescues making an appearance. While the intention is generally good, and the sheer number of cats needing assistance means people who are happy to help can only be…

Love is in the air…

A common misconception is that cats don’t like to share their space with other felines. While that may be true for some, many benefit greatly with same species companionship. This has been illustrated in a previous blog that mentioned studies…