Introduction from Michael: Darlene is a regular contributor but has been quiet for a while. She lives with her cat Milo who she adores. If you click on the following link a Google search lists her posts in a new window or tab to give you some background information. Darlene has a very pure, …
When dogs attack a cat and kill her, it is described as “an act of nature” by the police. Because of that the police say they are powerless to investigate. They changed their story later on saying that no witnesses had come forward so they couldn’t do anything. Hardly any better. A rather feeble …
This is a page on the Birman cat written for kids and people who like plain English and good pictures. General Info The Birman is a breed of cat that is meant to have been brought from Burma to France in 1919. Burma is now called Myanmar. It is a country that is in …
Yes, declawing is a crime in Los Angeles, if it is done for non-therapeutic purposes, which accounts for 99.99% of all cases. The law came into force on 17th November 2009. Allegedly Mission Animal Care Center were in breach of the law. This has been reported on the Paw Project Facebook site yesterday, 6th …
This is a page on the Balinese cat written for kids and people who like plain English. The Balinese cat is the same as a Siamese cat but with longer hair. The long hair can be seen best on the cat’s tail. It makes the tail look very special. It is called a “plumed …
The author of the website: Burke’s Backyard, an Australian living in Australia, says that a pet cat is an environmental hazard. What he does not do is write about people. He should because people are far more of an environmental hazard than cats. If Mr Burke is concerned about the environment, which he obviously …
The genes that a kitten inherits from his father determines how friendly the kitten becomes1. So, I am told. I set about checking if there was agreement amongst experts on this. The mother’s genes also have an affect on the kitten’s personality but the effect is not as strong. This seems strange. But is …
My research tells me that the iPad screen could be scratched by a cat. It is almost impossible to find solid information on the subject. It is relevant because there are lots of apps for the iPad that have been created to amuse cats. They all result in the cat jabbing and pawing at …
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