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Sunday Quotes: Sing

Even though today’s quote is, of course, intended to be a metaphor, you may want to consider actually singing on days when life just seems overwhelming. Believe it or not, singing has been shown to have multiple health benefits.

It’s pretty hard to sing and feel sad, so it’s not surprising that singing has been shown to be a natural anti-depressant. And don’t let it stop you if you feel that you don’t have a good singing voice. I doubt that your cats will judge you!

I sing along with music alm...

P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna Winner

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Congratulations, Debi! You won two copies of P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna – one for you, and one to give to a friend.

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Mews and Nips: Army Solider Needs Help Bringing Her Kitten Home

During a recent deployment in the Middle East, Army Sergeant Ash received difficult family news. She credits a stray kitten for comforting her through this emotionally wrenching period. The little calico was near death when Sgt. Ash rescued her. She nursed Rona, as she named the kitten, back to health. Sgt. Ash will soon return to the US, and is desperate to bring Rona with her. Guardians of Rescue are working to navigate Rona through the complicated and costly process of international pet tra...

Coming in January: Mayim Bialik and a Tortie Star in Call Me Kat

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I’ve adored Mayim Bialik since she starred in Blossom in the 1990’s. I loved her in Big Bang Theory. And I just know I’m going to love her even more in her new show, Call Me Kat, because one of her co-stars will be a tortie!

Call Me Kat is based on the British TV comedy Miranda, and stars Bialik as a 39-year-old woman who decides to use the money her parents had been saving for her wedding to buy a cat-themed cafe.

The show will premiere on Fox on January 3.

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Raised Water Bowl with Measurements

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I purchased this water bowl late last year, when Ruby was so sick and I was trying to figure out how to get her to drink easily. She exhibited some very odd drinking behaviors as her kidney disease got worse, and I tried anything and everything I could think of, including this bowl. Sadly, it didn’t work for her. However, Allegra really likes this bowl, and I like what it’s doing for her.

Allegra tends to drink really fast, and occasionally, she’ll urp some ...

Personal Humidifier from Triple T Studios

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‘Tis the season for dry indoor air. I have a humidifier running in my bedroom from November through March, and it makes a huge difference for me. I never thought of putting a portable humidifier on my desk, but now that Triple T Studios is offering this adorable feline-centric version, I will!

Portable humidifier features

This is a cool mist humidifer.

Holds about 10 ounces of water.
3.5″ wide and 5″ high.
Includes USB Light and Fan.
Includes USB cord.
Wil...

Personal Humidifer from Triple T Studios

This post contains affiliate links*

‘Tis the season for dry indoor air. I have a humidifier running in my bedroom from November through March, and it makes a huge difference for me. I never thought of putting a portable humidifier on my desk, but now that Triple T Studios is offering this adorable feline-centric version, I will!

Portable humidifier features

This is a cool mist humidifer.

Holds about 10 ounces of water.
3.5″ wide and 5″ high.
Includes USB Light and Fan.
Includes USB cord.
Wil...

Handcarved Flying Tortie Cats

I recently came across these gorgeous handcrafted flying cats on Etsy. Don’t they look just like torties? The cats are hand carved and painted by Balinese artisans.

The story behind these magical winged cats is wonderful. The myth of these Winged Spirit Guardians goes back to ancient Majapahit Mythology in the 13th through 16th century. These guardian figures have deep cultural & spiritual significance. Often found as flying angels in animal or hybrid form, they are used to protect temples or ...

AAFP Launches Cat Friendly Certificate Program for Veterinary Professionals

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), the leading advocate for improving education and standards of feline care, announced the launch of the Cat Friendly Certificate Program for veterinary professionals. The program offers veterinarians and their staff an opportunity to earn a certificate demonstrating their feline knowledge, skills, and best in-clinic practices in caring for cats.

What is involved in the program?

There are three certificates available:

Cat Friendly Veterin...

Sunday Quotes: A Voice for Peace

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We’ve all been stressed and anxious for a very long time, and we just made it through what was arguably one of the most exhausting weeks in US history. We’ll need to remember to be kind to each other in the coming days and weeks and months, because despite our differences, even if they seem extreme, we are all human beings. It’s time to focus on peace and healing.

It’s probably no accident that halfway through the week, Dan Fogelberg’s song A Voice for Peace...