Coping with the loss of a feline family member
I’ve not been writing much in the last couple of months, and the reason for this is remarkably sad. Within the space of three weeks, two of our feline family members passed away. It’s taken me some time to feel…
The myth of the crazy cat lady – cats as therapists
It’s something that’s featured in so many things as a long running joke; the American sitcom “Rules of Engagement” has a tapdancing, socially awkward character called Liz who surrounds herself with feline family members. The Simpsons has the lady who…
The truth behind declawing
It’s certainly not an everyday occurrence in the UK, but in America when a cat is taken in to a veterinary practice for neutering, a commonly asked question is if they are getting their cat declawed while under anaesthetic. The…
A eulogy with a feline vibe – In memory of Sir Terry Pratchett
Unless you’ve been stranded on a desert island, you’re likely to be aware of the recent passing of one of the biggest names in modern day literature, Terry Pratchett. Sir Terry’s Discworld series is a firm favourite with many fantasy…
Cats and cake? Cat Cafes, the new UK craze
There’s a new craze for cat lovers popping up throughout the UK. Something that originated abroad is slowly but surely infiltrating quite a few UK cities; and it’s causing quite a divide in opinion. The concept is cat cafes. Coffee…
Things cats do that would be creepy if you did them
I’ve seen this a few times, and it makes me smile every time I watch it….
Cats are not the easy option
Sometimes I have discussions with people about why I’m “more of a cat person than a dog person.” Inevitably, people will use the term “low maintenance” when comparing the care of a cat to that of a dog. I firmly…
Body art dedicated to feline friends
I was recently greatly relieved to realise I’m not the only person obsessed enough with my feline family to get a tattoo in honour of them. While looking for design ideas, I came across a site entitled Cattoo Design. The…
ASBO Cats….
I have a fair few friends in feline rescue, and recently, I seem to be hearing about a rise in feral colonies in this country. One of the main things regularly remarked upon, is that it’s impossible to tame a feral. I…
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