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The Ninth Life: When a Cat Mystery Takes a Turn for the Dark

Guest post by Clea Simon

We authors ask a lot of our readers. When we invite you into our worlds, we ask you to suspend disbelief. To accept that cats can talk, and that ordinary people can solve the craziest crimes. We ask you to give up time out with your family and friends – as well as TV and Facebook – to spend time with an old-fashioned and slow-paced pleasure – a book. We ask that you listen to us, that you let us tell you a story. Most important, we ask that you trust us.

So many of y...

7th Anniversary Celebration and BIG Giveaway

Today is our 7th anniversary! This is a huge milestone for Allegra, Ruby and me, but this day really belongs to you, our readers. Without you, we wouldn’t be here, and we appreciate you so much for reading, commenting, and sharing every day.

7 years. 2,550 posts. 67,000 comments. 6.2 million page views

Since March 1, 2009, we have brought you 2,550 new posts. 67,000 comments are a testament to the strength of our Conscious Cat community. And with 6.2 million page views, our site is reaching...

Leap Year Cats, and the Gift of Extra Time

Do you have a cat who was either born or adopted on February 29? If so, then technically, you only celebrate his or her birthday or “gotcha day” every four years. And while all cats are special, maybe leap year kitties extra special?

According to astrology, people born on February 29 have unusual talents and personalities. They are said to be good-natured, outgoing and friendly. They are optimists who see the positive side of any issue and are loyal friends. They are said to have a magical “...

Conscious Cat Sunday: How Cats Helped Me Find My Bliss

I’ve been on a journey of following my bliss for more than two decades now. Not surprisingly, cats have not only been teachers throughout those years, they also played a significant role in helping me guide me toward the fulfilling career I have now: writing about and working with cats.

A couple of weeks ago, I was the featured guest on Dr. Heike Jung’s weekly webinar series. Dr. Jung is a life coach, business owner and healer and the ownerDBL Coaching. She began her career as a veterinarian...

Mews and Nips: This Cat Takes Better Selfies Than You

It was inevitable: the selfie craze has gone to the cats. And while cat selfies may be nothing new, Manny has takes better selfies than most humans and has become an internet star. According to The Telegraph, Manny’s guardians left him with a Go Pro to see what he might be up to while they were away. Supposedly, he somehow figured out by accident how to push the shutter during filming. Manny has been featured on multiple news outlets and has his own Instagram account with a following of more...

Cat Tail Ring Winner and Special Discount

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Review: Alley Cat Rescue’s Guide to Managing Community Cats

There is a lot of misinformation in the media about feral and stray cats, often also called community cats. Feral cats are descendants of a domesticated cat that have returned to the wild. Feral cats are born in the wild, as opposed to stray cats, who are usually cats who have been lost or abandoned.

Community cats have gotten a bad rep via misguided and uninformed campaigns by wildlife and environmental organizations claiming that these cats are a threat to wildlife. In Alley Cat Rescue’s G...

Review: Abby Pet Hut by Urban Paw Plus Special Discount

Ruby was super excited when I told her that the folks at Urban Paw were sending us another pet bed for review. Unlike Allegra, Ruby likes sleeping in the various pet beds we have around the house, and she’s always up for testing new ones. We previously reviewed The Luna Orthocomfort Cuddler and Milo 2-in-1 Pet House, both of which Ruby loved.

A company that cares

I love the philosophy behind Urban Paw. Their tag line is “pet products that care.” Headed by a mother and son team, Urban Paw’s m...

Cats and Guitars: Bill Hudson Is Not Your Average Cat Guy

I love busting stereotypes when it comes to cats and the humans who love them. Cat lovers come from all sorts of backgrounds, and there’s no such thing as a typical cat person. We do ourselves, and cats, a huge disservice by insisting on perpetuating stereotypes. Today, I’d like to introduce you to Bill Hudson, who is anything but a typical cat guy. Heavily tattooed, with multiple piercings, this heavy metal guitarist, songwriter and guitar teacher looks every inch the tough guy – but Bill h...

Coping With the Pain of Losing a Cat: A Round Up of Resources That Can Provide Comfort

Even if our cats live into their late teens and sometimes early twenties, it’s just not long enough. The price we pay for sharing our lives with these wonderful companions is that sooner or later, we will experience the pain of loss, and it can be as devastating. Joelle Nielsen, a veterinary social worker at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, says she often compares the loss of a pet to the loss of a child or a close family member. Nielsen says the big difference betwe...