It’s September and school (whether virtual or in-person) is in session for children. School is also in session for cats. We learn a lot from our cats (e.g., unconditional love, self-esteem, self-confidence, etc.), but it is well known that cats also learn from each other. If you have more than one cat, everyday is a …
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CHRISTMAS WITH CATS. Christmas with cats always has been a favorite time of year for me. It became even more special after a bitter divorce and 15 cat-less years of marriage. On Christmas day, my husband announced that he was having an affair. The divorce was finalized a year later on Christmas eve. However, I …
Welcome to my blog Cat Scratches and Scribbles. Through this blog, I hope to share information about cat (and dog) behavior and stories about the lessons I have learned from them. I will also explore some of the research and science behind how pets improve our mental and physical well-being. My initial blog is about …
Cats & the Pandemic Several months ago someone sent me a photo of a cat with this meme attached: “Stay inside, practice social distancing, clean yourself constantly….. OMG, I’ve become a housecat!” During the pandemic, we have all become housecats. We work in our homes, teach our children in our homes, cook or eat takeout …