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5 Careers with Cats

You’ve heard the saying “do what you love and the money will follow.” If you love cats, you’ve probably dreamed of finding a career that will allow you to combine your passion for felines with making a living. I’m here to tell you that it is possible – but being a cat writer is not the only way to turn your love for cats into a profitable business.

In a recent article for Answers.com, I explored 5 careers that will allow you to turn your passion into a profession.Working with cats doesn’t have...

Review: Holistic Select Grain-Free Canned Cat Food

If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know that I’m passionate about bio-appropriate nutrition for cats. Cats are obligate carnivores, and they need meat not only to survive, but to thrive. The optimal diet for a cat is a properly formulated raw, home-cooked or grain-free canned diet.

Allegra, Ruby and I recently had the opportunity to evaluate Holistic Select’s new line of canned paté recipes. These grain-free can recipes provide prebiotic support and feature botanicals such as...

When a Client’s Cat Dies: A Tribute to Belle

As a Reiki Practitioner, I rarely work with young, healthy animals. Most of my feline (and canine) clients suffer from degenerative diseases. Some are terminally ill. Reiki can help bring healing and balance to these animals by reducing stress, providing pain relief, alleviating side effects of conventional treatments, and strengthening the immune system.

Unfortunately, working with older animals also makes it inevitable that eventually, I’m going to lose these clients. The experience of losin...

Coping with Pet Loss: Rituals Can Help

Losing a beloved cat is devastating, no matter what the circumstances. Grief is a very individual experience, and no two cat guardians will grieve in exactly the same way. Rituals can play an important role in the healing process. There is something about acknowledging grief through a tangible action that can help soothe raw emotions.

Rituals can take many different forms. The best ritual is the one that has the most meaning for you. Find something that resonates with you, and add your own per...

Conscious Cat Sunday: Support Charities That Don’t Test on Animals

Conscious choices make a difference. Last month, I wrote about how informed and conscious choices about the cosmetics you use benefit not just you, but also your cats. Today, I’d like to encourage you to use the same diligence when you decide what charities you support with your donations.

It’s difficult to say no to all the requests that all of us see almost every day to donate to charities that are seeking a cure for a disease. Often these requests come from friends who are supporting the ch...

Mews and Nips: Cat Hiking? It’s a Real Thing!

There’s no question that indoor cats lead longer and healthier lives. I believe that the only way cats should ever go outside is on a harness and leash. Some of the cats at Best Friends animal sanctuary in Utah get to experience this safe way to enjoy the great outdoors in a spectacular setting. “The reality is a lot of these cats are going to spend the rest of their lives here,” says Michelle Warfle, a former aerospace engineer who is now the cat manager at Best Friends Animal Society. “So w...

Pawful of Toys Winner

Congratulations, Katie! You’re the winner of our Pawful of Toys giveaway from MyThreeCats.com!

Look for an e-mail from Ingrid*.

*Winner was selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72 hours of receipt of notification e-mail. If this information is not received, an alternate winner will be chosen.

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Video Contest: Your Cat Video Could Go Viral and Win $1,000

If you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’ve watched some of the cat videos that have gone viral and thought “my cat is way cuter or funnier than this!” Well, now you have a chance to prove this, and earn some money at the same time.

MOZAYIC, a new YouTube focused business dedicated to helping filmmakers create exciting content that is presented and promoted to audiences worldwide, wants to help your video go viral. Simply send in your cat videos and your cat could be the next feline internet s...

Review: The Savage Kingdom by Simon David Eden

I’m not a huge fan of reading Fantasy, so The Savage Kingdom by Simon David Eden was a bit of a stretch for me, and I’ll be honest, the only reason I even picked it up was because the cover, along with a lovely pitch by the author, totally reeled me in. And I have to say, I’m glad I did.

From the publisher:

Everyone has the potential to change the world, but some are born to do it. When Drue’s beloved cat Will-C goes missing, she’s unaware that his disappearance is the start of the greatest glo...

Giveaway: SmartyKat® Feather Whirl™: 4th Chance (of 6) to Win!

The SmartyKat® Feather Whirl™ is a great way to exercise your kitties, and it provides endless entertainment for the humans. This innovative toy works at the push of a button. The wand whirls and swirls, mimicking prey and inviting kitties to pounce. The toy has a constantly changing pattern that never repeats itself, so cats won’t get bored. Non-toxic and safe for cats and kids, the SmartyKat® Feather Whirl™ is made of durable BHA-free plastic so your cat can grab, chew, pull or bite all he...