Animal rescuers can’t save them all (even though some people think they can) and the stress is taking its toll on those dedicated to trying. Michael posted an article on this very topic back in September 2017 stating animal rescue … please continue reading
Do cats know their names? If you ask the same question of dogs the answer would be yes because dogs come to the call of their name. In principle, the same goes for cats in my personal experience. A cat … please continue reading
This cat looks like he is in a state of ecstasy from the look on his face. His eyes are shut while awake indicating contentment. But he looks more than content; he’s ecstatic. It seems as if the combination of … please continue reading
Ninety percent of cat and dog owners leave the vet’s consulting room when their companion animal is being euthanised at the end of their life. Are we all cowards? I couldn’t stay in the room myself but I didn’t feel … please continue reading
Calling companion animals ‘pets’ is not popular among animal advocates as it is slightly demeaning (‘he’s teacher’s pet’). It’s a throwback term; ‘companion animal’ is better. If the animal is a cat, ‘cat companion’ is more modern. Having got that … please continue reading
Bulgaria?: This cute video shows a cat playing what I would describe as a modified game of hide and seek with her human companion. The guy is ‘hiding’ – his head is turned away from the cat. The cat taps … please continue reading
A visitor asks: I have one cat that likes to chew on my hair while I’m sleeping; why? There are two reasons as I see it. Grooming – specifically ‘allogrooming’ When one cat grooms another it is called allogrooming. This … please continue reading
Why does my cat scratch at the door to join me in the bathroom? There are three reasons. Friends The first is an obvious one. Your cat wants to be with you because she likes your company. Not all domestic … please continue reading
Several cat euphemisms come to mind. Euphemisms are used to hide the reality of what we do. It is the act of substituting a vague or mild term for one which might be considered to be harsh or blunt. Humans … please continue reading
In your opinion, are cats or dogs better? Why? In my opinion, it is a bad question. It is not a question about whether cats are better than dogs or vice versa, it’s about whether a person prefers cats or … please continue reading
