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Have you seen the story yet about the stray cat who broke into the St. Petersburg Zoo in order to become chums with a resident lynx? The pair are BFFs who snuggle and look absolutely adorable together. Given that the cat was a homeless kitten when they paired up, it now looks to the lynx as a mother figure.
If you have a cat lover in your life, you're in luck. There are SO many wonderful gifts for cat lovers, from earrings to stationary and even treats, that you're bound to find something purrrfect for your cat lover!
Every cat I've ever had the privilege of living with has had his or her own way of being pet that they preferred. Some like belly rubs; most have not. Some love face or head scratches while others like their backs pet. I've found that trial and error is the best way to find this information, although some cats will lead you where they want to be pet!
It seems like we are always learning about weird new things when it comes to our cats and their poop. Cats are super particular about their poop in the first place--I've heard about cats who have to be watched while they go, even! But did you know that a parasite found in cat poop might increase our risk for brain cancer?
Lately I'm seeing the Pallas's cat everywhere and I sure wish I could have one of these floofy little beasties! They are enormous, furry and SO cute. I've never met one in person, though, so who knows? Their temperament may not work in my home, and I already have three cats as it is, but I know my next cat can't be short-haired, as I'm constantly vacuuming all the places my girls sit!
Keith Walker, an unhoused man from Atlanta, will forever be known as the hero of 16 cats and dogs. The animals would've perished in a fire had he not been there to bravely run into the shelter and rescue them all. The electrical fire began in the shelter's kitchen.
Have you ever heard of the Yule Cat, Jólakötturinn? It eats people who didn't get new clothes to wear for the winter! It's an Icelandic myth that of course supports the local commerce and encourages people to support the wool industry, but it's also fascinating and fun to study.
A friend once told me that she'd never keep cats in her house because she didn't want a pet who would poop in a box inside her house. Fair enough, but we still have to clean up dog poop in the yard, and so did she! At any rate, nobody likes doing the litter boxes, and this company is trying to change the way we do that.
The many cat groups of Facebook have kept me entertained during 2020, and experts say that looking at cute animals online is good for you to boot. Fun fact: looking at cute animal photos with your partner is also good for you together! I love dog and bunny photos and videos, too, but cats are my favorite.
Yesterday I read a story about a cat who leaves her owner little treats in her purse. Every day she cleans out this little purse pocket and every day her feline friend deposits a few pieces of her own cat kibble to share. It was the most adorable thing I've read this week!
