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Adorable Cat Light String to Brighten Your Home

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I’m all for anything that brings a little light and a smile into these dark times, and when I came across these adorable cat lights, I just had to share them with you.

I’m a big fan of having some sort of light string up all year long, not just during the holidays. I currently have  a set of multi-colored globe lights on a fake plant, and I absolutely love them, especially on grey, dreary days.They don’t photograph well, but you can get the idea from the pho...

Memorial Day 2020

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. ― Thomas Campbell

Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a day when we honor the memory of the men and women who have died in military service. We also celebrate the arrival of summer, but because of the reason for the holiday, it never feels right to me to say “Happy Memorial Day,” so instead, I’m wishing you a day filled with love and beautiful memories.

This year, we also remember the nearly 100,000 who succumbed to this awful virus over...

Sunday Quotes: Information Overload

I’ve frequently mentioned how important it is to limit your news intake. This is true any time, but it’s especially true now that we’re being bombarded with bad news 24/7.

I’ve already reduced my daily news intake to about 10 to 15 minutes a day, and only from reputable sources. I never watch anything, I read the few sources I trust online instead. And as much as I love seeing updates from my friends on social media, I’ve temporarily “hidden” the ones who constantly post links to news about t...

Mews and Nips: A Beach Cottage for Your Cat

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Even if you’re in a part of the world where beaches are reopening, going to the beach wearing a mask and observing social distancing requirements won’t be the same as carelessly enjoying a day at the beach used to be. A much safer and less stressful way to enjoy the beach is to get your cat her very own beach cottage! The Breezy Beach Cottage is made from recycled cardboard and offers a super cute summer hideaway for your cat that will bring a little bit of ...

Review: Fear on Four Paws

Pet behaviorist and psychic Pru Marlowe is back! Fear on Four Paws is the seventh book in Clea Simon’s Pet Noir series.

When Pru is asked to help with an illegally trapped bear, she finds a colleague passed out drunk, his pet ferret locked in his truck. When one of her former friends turns up dead, and an unusually high number of some of the town’s pets go missing, Pru becomes involved in a series of mysteries. Frank the ferret is not talking, and while Wallis, Pru’s tabby, does her best to po...

Tortoiseshell Cat Printable Paper Doll

Do you remember paper doll cut outs from your childhood? I remember playing with them quite a bit, and when I came across this adorable tortie paper doll from KittyCat Art Studio, it brought back a lot of memories.

I’ve long been a fan of Laura Anglemoyer’s creations. Her beautiful and unique handmade cat items range from ornaments to picture frames to food bowls and much, much more. Her whimsical creations are sure to bring a smile to your face, and they all make purrfect gifts. Laurel can ev...

Allegra and the Search for the Missing Toy

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra. Today, I want to tell you about my special toy.

It’s nothing fancy. It’s a green suede mouse that used to have a tail, but it hasn’t had one for a very long time. It probably also had whiskers at some point, but since Mom usually removes those from any toys she gives me, it’s impossible to know for sure.

The toy has been in our house for a very long time. Mom says it was given to her by a friend, along with a second one of a different color, when she adopted Ruby, so...

Finding Virtual Pet Loss Support During the Pandemic

Guest post by Sarah Chauncey

This is the third post in a three-part series. Ive previously written about how veterinarians are handling euthanasia during COVID-19 and ways you can take care of yourself during this time. In this post, Ill look at some options for reaching out for support during a time when nearly all of us are keeping physical distance.

Online support options

First and always: If you have any thoughts of hurting yourself, please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline...

Happy Birthday to My Mom

Hi everyone, its Allegra! Today is Moms birthday, and Im surprising her with her favorite cake and flowers!

I have my work cut out for me today to keep Moms spirits up! Its Moms first birthday without Ruby, who left us five months ago today. Ruby always made Mom laugh on her birthday with her silly demands for tuna cake.

Its also going to be a very strange birthday, because Mom wont be able to go out. She hasnt really gone anywhere for two months now. She says its because theres a scary...

Sunday Quotes: Gratitude in the Middle of a Pandemic

Research has shown that gratitude is a powerful force. Dr. Robert Emmons of the University of California at Davis found that  people who practice gratitude are 25% happier. They are more optimistic about the future and feel better about their lives. And never has practicing gratitude been more important than during this pandemic.

Whenever fear and anxiety take over, I try to bring myself back to the present moment first: in this moment, Im okay. Im safe. And then, I try to find things Im...