I get around….
A number of years ago, the BBC made a programme about cats and feline behaviour. The programme had many interesting segments; one of which was a piece on a cat named Hamish McHamish of St Andrews. Hamish was featured because,…
Education is key…
A recent interaction with a family who adopted a cat only to find he had issues they were unaware of, and a comment that was made during the exchange further reinforced the importance of knowing your animals. The comment was…
In the bleak midwinter….
I follow quite a few organisations that help feral colonies on social media and have also assisted in a few trappings myself to ensure a cat’s safety. Because of this, I receive emails from a company called MDC Exports, one…
The 5th of November…
This year, seemingly more than any other previous year, there has been newspaper coverage of the detrimental effects of fireworks on animals. There are articles covering how anxiety in some animals has been so high due to noise from the…
We will remember them…
On the 11th of this month, it was Remembrance Day for all the fallen forces members who fought in the world wars. A lot of people don’t realise that cats were actively used to assist during these times, and I…
Season of the witch…
At some point in history, it became the stereotype that witches had familiars and that a lot of the time they were cats. To be more specific, black cats. Something I’ve always wondered is the name of the first feline…
I put a spell on you – Some black cat related superstitions you may or may not know….
There are so many superstitions attributed to black cats, and a lot of them are less than flattering. But there are also some positives. Below are a few beliefs from around the world: “Black cats protect fishermen at sea.” “One…
CROWDED ROOM….LIVING IN A MULTICAT HOUSEHOLD
A previous blog has covered what to do if you realise that a cat isn’t by nature, comfortable sharing space with other felines. (See: https://www.ailurophile.co.uk/?p=500) However, there are some things you can do that are likely to prove beneficial and definitely…
Feline Body Language…
I was on social media recently, and a rescue I follow put up this wonderful explanation of cats communicating their levels of trust. As with previous image depictions that can be extremely useful points of reference, I wanted to share…
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