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You’re going to relish this tale of two mother cats who are raising their kittens together as one big happy family of stripes and whiskers. Living together in their Nashville, TN, feral cat colony, Pickle and Olive are the best of friends. The family who cared for their colony became friendly with the ladies and

Hi everyone, Please find below a story by Retro Dee: When my cat Chelsea died, I really didn’t want another cat. For what cat could possibly compare to my very best friend of 19 years? So I figured, I could just look at pictures of cats and read about cats and live vicariously through other

I had no idea Mick Jagger was a cat lover! Earlier this week, the Rolling Stones front man introduced new family member Nero to his Instagram followers. I didn’t think I needed another reason to love Sir Mick, but there you have it. If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat

Mick Jagger has long been known for his iconic music career, but here’s something we’re just learning about the Rolling Stones frontman. He’s a cat lover! This makes his fellow cat groupies want to hit the music streaming scene and find a Stones playlist for a good rock out with their felines. But before you

Choosing a healthy cat food can feel overwhelming, especially when you look at the sea of brands, formulations and flavors. Before choosing a food, first identify your cat’s life stage. “Cats have different nutritional needs depending on where they are in their stage of growth and life cycle,” says Johnna Devereaux, clinical pet nutritionist and

Her fur was white with gray spots.As children,we called her Wanda the Witch.The name became part of her character. She stalked around the house,nipped at bare ankles,peed on Dad’s favorite love seat,pulled dirty socks out of the washer,circled them, meowing. When she was born,We thought she had two brothers.Howard and James turned out to be

This giveaway is sponsored by Supakit While there is no question that indoor cats live longer and healthier lives, if you feel strongly that your cat should have access to the outdoors, there are safe ways to provide this. Leash training is one way to allow cats to safely enjoy being outside. For some cats,

Did you know over 3 million cats enter U.S. shelters every year? An estimated one million of these cats don’t make it out. But TNR programs are working to reduce this number by trapping feral and stray cats, having them spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and treated for any illnesses. These cats are then either returned

Even when you’ve lived with them for years, cat behavior can be weird, and sudden changes are frustrating. It may seem like your misbehaving cat wants to ruin your life, but she might actually be telling you that something is wrong. Here are five things that might be happening with a cat acting weird. Is your

This is a sponsored post and contains affiliate links* EUSOH is a community health sharing plan that reimburses pet parents for veterinary expenses. Unlike traditional pet insurance, pet parents join groups and fund each other’s veterinary costs. I’m a firm proponent of pet insurance. For me, the bottom line is that if you can’t afford

“Trapking” Sterling Davis has made a mission of saving cats and educating people on how they can become a cat hero too. Working with the Cat Fanciers’ Association, Davis recently hosted the “TrapKing’s From Feral to Fancy TNR Fundraising Cat Photo Contest” to help spread the message and have some fun with cute cat photos.

If you’re a first-time cat owner, “How much should I feed my cat?” is likely to be one of your first questions when you bring your cat home. Even if you’ve owned cats for years, you may sometimes wonder whether your cats are getting too little food or too much. Let’s go through a few

“Love yourself like you love your cat.” I have something a little different for you this Sunday. I’d like to introduce you to a new website, Love and Above Cat Club, created by my dear friend Siena Lee-Tajiri. Siena has an impressive background. She holds a Masters Degree in Holistic Health, certification in many holistic

While fishing miles off the coast of Thailand, a ship caught fire and started taking on water. Crew put out an emergency call, and soon, another nearby vessel arrived at the scene, rescuing the fishermen. The eight-person crew made it off the ship and it seemed everyone aboard the burning, sinking fishing vessel would be

Millet is a type of hardy, nutritious grass seed that humans have cultivated for thousands of years. It is highly adaptable, with a wealth of functions, providing food and sustenance for livestock and humans. We say “it,” but actually millet is an umbrella term for at least 50 different varieties of this staple grain. They

My cats’ choice of mind-altering substances: catnip – definitely silver vine – not bad valerian – wowwwwww-w-w-w-w … Valerian? Nope, it isn’t a planet in Star Trek, but a plant. It often gets added to herbal teas to help insomniacs nod off and, it seems, is irresistible to cats. I won a valerian-infused cat toy

This post contains affiliate links* A growing body of research shows that mindfulness reduces stress, increases focus and cognitive flexibility, makes us less emotionally reactive, increases empathy and compassion and just generally makes us happier. In Mindfulness for Cat Lovers, Carole Bosanko, a clinical psychologist who has worked with the National Health Service for over

Why do cats sit on you? Downtime would not be the same for me without a purring cat on my lap. One of the greatest joys of living with cats is when one of them chooses to lounge on top of me. This special bonding time is good for me, as it lowers my blood

Epilepsy affects millions of people around the world, but it can also affect our pets too. Knowing what symptoms to look out for is key, so PDSA vet nurse Nina Downing has put together useful tips for pet owners. “It can be very upsetting if your pet unexpectedly has a seizure, but it’s important to

It’s a quiet night, and you’re watching TV or reading at the end of a stressful workday. All of the sudden, your cat bolts across the room as if she’s chasing some imaginary prey, running back and forth, and sometimes even running over you! Your usually quiet kitty then spends the next several minutes racing

Whilst compulsory dog microchipping has been enshrined in UK law since 2016, there is currently no equivalent legislation covering the microchipping of cats – despite animal welfare charities and organisations including Mayhew unanimously backing such a move. Microchipping owned animals has multiple benefits for the owner, the pet itself and rehoming organisations; including but not

I thought today’s quote by John Lennon fits in nicely with our recent theme of hope. If you need a little extra help, I encourage you to try a new meditation from the Women’s Meditation Network, Everything is Going to be Okay. It’s less than 10 minutes long, and it will help you connect with