What affects us affects cats
Jo Singer
Over the 50 years that I have shared my life with cats, I have learned that kitties are capable of figuring out some of the most creative and innovative ways to interrupt a guardian’s sleep. When they are hungry and their patience has finally reached critical mass, determined kitties always seem to find some …
One of the most exciting things about living with kitties is learning new things about these remarkable creatures. What I find particularly fascinating about our three cats is when they deign to reveal something completely new and unexpected about their interests and personalities. Prior to my enlightenment I had absolutely no idea that Sir …
Although June will soon be just a memory, this month continues to be “bustin’ out all over”. Throughout most of the country, June apparently is heralding what promises to be a sizzling summer. With the sweltering temperatures and miserable high humidity that lie just ahead for us, we are always able to find many …
With summer right on top of us, many of us may be making our vacations plans to take advantage of some well-needed time off. However, since many of us consider our kitties to be part of the family perhaps the thought of not having the company of our beloved kitties is unbearable. In fact, …
Merriam-Webster defines “Sanctuary” as, “A place where someone or something is protected or given shelter: the protection that is provided by a safe place.” However, according to NBC News, Tiger Temple, a supposed sanctuary located west of Bangkok, Thailand is far from safe and is not protecting this highly endangered species. In fact, the …
I am not particularly superstitious, nor do I strongly believe in ghosts. Instead, I consider myself as a rather spiritual person. I say this because shortly after our blue ticked tabby Oriental Shorthair kitten, Master Aki joined our household all kinds of miraculous things started to happen in the Singer household. As some of …
When it comes to feline dietary requirements, cats are obligate (strict) carnivores, and require meat protein in their food in order to maintain tip-top robust health. Thanks to the internet most of us are aware of this by now. Unfortunately however, there are a few pet food manufactures that are producing vegetarian diets who …
It’s both a joy and a pleasure to be owned by elderly kitties. While some older cats may require special care due to the many common ailments to which some aged cats are prone, having a kitty that has reached a ripe old age says a lot about both their excellent genetics and/or the …
