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Sunday Quotes: Dreams Come True

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Mews and Nips: The Cat in Pet Sematary is Played by Five Shelter Cats

I will most definitely not be going to see the remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. I’m not a fan of horror movies, and this one looks particularly scary (even Stephen King once mentioned that of all the books he wrote, the only one that really scared him was this one!)  However, I loved hearing that Church the cat was played by five different shelter cats, and that the cats were trained using a holistic approach with positive reinforcement. “I don’t want them in cages,” animal trainer Me...

Review: Toy Stories by Gwen Cooper

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Gwen Cooper’s Curl Up with a Cat Tale series features humorous and heartwarming short stories about the ongoing adventures of Gwen’s feline family. I find myself falling a little bit more in love with Gwen’s cats with each story. This month’s installment features adorable stories of how Gwen’s cats react to their toys.

I can guarantee you that  you will be able to relate to what Gwen goes through as she tries to cater to the preferences and quirks of her...

Giveaway: Win a Jackson Galaxy Space Station from Petmate

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The Jackson Galaxy Space Station is a kitty playground that will allow your cat to exercise her natural instincts to stalk, pounce, and play. The deep, high-walled bowl features a removable scratch pad on the bottom. It can even serve for a quick nap after a vigorous play session.

Space Station features

This cleverly designed toy is really three toys in one.

an elevated bowl so cats can observe, lounge and play a removable...

Ask the Cat Behaviorist with Dr. Marci Koski: Cats Who Don’t Get Along, Marking Behavior, and More

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Dr. Marci Koski is a certified Feline Behavior and Training Professional who received specialized and advanced certificates in Feline Training and Behavior from the Animal Behavior Institute. While Marci has been passionate about all animals and their welfare, cats have always had a special place in her heart. In fact, Marci can’t remember a time when she’s been without at least one cat in her life. She currently relies on her five-member support staff  t...

Review: DuraScoop®Mini Steel Cat Litter Scoop

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There’s no question that cleaning the litter box is one of the less fun aspects of sharing life with cats, but it’s also one of the most important ones. And when it comes to something you’re going to be doing every day, multiple times a day, having the right tool for the job makes life so much easier.

Litter box hygiene 101

Keeping you litter boxes clean will ensure that your cats continues to use them. Boxes should be scooped at least once a day, prefer...

How the Assisi Loop Helped Luke with Recovery from Burns Sustained in the California Wildfires

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I find it almost impossible to wrap my mind around the devastation wrought by wildfires in California. My heart goes out to all the victims, but of course, I especially feel for the cats who are lost and injured in the fires. We recently featured Buttercup, who ended up in three different shelters while her humans were displaced by the Camp Fire. Today, I’d like to introduce you to 13-year-old Luke.

Luke was rescued and reunited with his owners...

Sunday Quotes: Your Finest Hour

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Always in My Heart Crystal Cat Necklace Winner

Congratulations, Tracy Nixon! You won an Always in My Heart Crystal Cat Necklace from Triple T Studios.

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20% Discount for Conscious Cat Readers

Triple T Studios is offering a 20% discount to Conscious Cat readers on all of their products. Simply type code ConsciousCat20 in the promo code box at checkout and then click apply. The promo code box will appear on the screen after you enter your shipping...

Mews and Nips: Stray Cat Sneaks into Home to Have Kittens

When a stray tabby cat walked through an open door in a house in Queens, NY, she sure picked the right house. The resident of the home saw the little cat dart into her home and of course, she couldn’t say no to the little visitor and let her stay in her basement. Two weeks later, the homeowner found a litter of newborn kittens in a shoe rack. She immediately reached out to a local rescue group, who fostered the little family. Visit lovemeow.com for the full story and adorable photos.

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