This is what awaits me each morning! Don't be afraid, as long as you feed them before you attempt to do anything else, you will survive. I hear them from upstairs before I even open my eyes. The din gets louder as I creep down the steps. They know I'm coming before I can even see them. They try to trip me as I head toward the kitchen! I had … [Read more...]
How to Create a Cat’s Garden, Patio, or Outdoor Space- Part 2
Have you read How to Create a Cat's Garden- Part 1? This is the second installment of wonderful tips from Rascal and Rocco to give your feline friends the best outdoor space possible. After all, they probably use it more than you do. How to make the perfect outdoor space for cats part 2 If you must have outdoor toys about for kids, make them … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Cut Flowers with Cats
It's Spring again and the flowers are blooming! It's officially spring today! Hello warmer weather, longer days, gardening and sunshine! If your planning a garden, make sure to reference How to Make a Cat's Garden before you get started. Flowers are already beginning to bloom here on the west coast and if you've got spring fever, you'll be … [Read more...]
7 Springtime Dangers for Cats
Spring brings not only warm weather and green color, but a lot of dangers to your cat. Pets want to explore a lot of new things that come out in spring, so you should be conscious about potential hazards for your four-legged friend. 7 Springtime Dangers for Cats Ticks and fleas. The weather gets warmer and not only your cats want to … [Read more...]
A Little Rain a Lot of Chaos
Today it rained. Yes, water fell from the sky in California! Not only rain, it hailed some and there was some awesome thunder and lightning. It was close and it was loud! My husband took my daughter to school and my son and I planned to crawl into my bed and watch the storm through the window. That sounded heavenly. I've been working so much, … [Read more...]
Do Cats Have to Knead?
Killer Claws No matter where I move, Rascal wants to be on me. Not just on me, but kneading me with his razor sharp claws that can penetrate the thickest jeans! And it doesn't stop there! Oh no! I've been trying to sit so as not to have any lap, you know, with my knees up to my chest and tangled like a pretzel, so there is no possible space he … [Read more...]
How to Have a Perfect Cat Pedicure
A cat's grooming habits are very important. You wouldn't want to be caught with dirty paws, would you? How to Perfectly Groom Paws Stick to a tight grooming schedule for perfect kitty cat paws: Every day check your paw pads, lick out any unwanted debri. Chew your claws down to an even size and sharpen them on furniture. Pull off … [Read more...]
You Won’t Believe How This Cat Wakes Me Up!
Does your cat wake you up in the morning? If so, how? (please comment below) Rascal wakes me Every. Single. Morning. Maybe he really will keel over and die if I don't get out of bed at first light and feed him, but somehow I find that hard to believe. I think he will live. He always has dry food and water available. No, I know he will live. … [Read more...]
Tips for Stress Free Moving with Pets
Moving with pets Moving is a stressful time for everyone involved, but especially your pets. We recently moved and had to travel and stay for a week with relatives before getting into our new home, with two cats, a dog, and kids; it was quite an adventure. We did what we could to make the whole process as stress free as possible. When moving … [Read more...]
How To Choose the Right Dog
For many, choosing a dog for your family is a trip to the shelter and whichever dog you find cutest, you take home. I urge you to put more consideration into this choice. So many dogs end up back in shelters because they were not a good fit for the family that adopted them. How to Choose the Right Dog for You Dogs come in all shapes and sizes … [Read more...]