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Conscious Cat Sunday: Accept What Is

There is nothing either good or bad,but thinking makes it so.-William Shakespeare, Hamlet

One of the greatest sources of unhappiness is the inability to accept things as they are. Accepting what is, without wishingthings were different, can trip up even the most serene among us. And yet, accepting what is is the key to living a positive, present life.

Accepting what is, like so many things, is about living in the moment. It’s about looking at the present moment without judgment. In order to liv...

Mews and Nips: Cat Saves Dog

When it comes to heroic cats, Sammy the Lifesaving Cat, as he is being called, deserves major kudos for courage. Sammy is credited with saving the family dog’s life by fluffing himself up and confronting the bully when an aggressive bigger dog had little Izzy in its mouth. Life with Cats reports that Sammy raised and puffed out his fur and approached the big dog, then led it on a chase after it dropped Izzy to the ground. Sammy escaped without injury, and Izzy is being treated for her injurie...

O-Duster Robotic Floor Cleaner Winner

Congratulations, Patricia Wojnar Crowley! You’re the winner of an O-Duster Robotic Floor Cleaner!

Look for an e-mail from Ingrid*.

*Winners were 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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Review: The Cat Whisperer by Mieshelle Nagelschneider

It is heartening to me that we’re seeing more and more books on feline behavior that provide solid, actionable information for cat guardians. Far too many cats are surrendered to shelters, or worse, released into the wild to fend for themselves, because of behavior problems that often aren’t all that hard to fix. In The Cat Whisperer: Why Cats Do What They Do – and How to Get Them To Do What You Want, Mieshelle Nagelschneider explains cat behavior and provides easy-to-follow solutions to comm...

Giveaway and Special Discount: Sol Box from Pawsitive Lighting

Research on the human side has shown that bright light therapy, which involves daily exposure to intense doses of white light, regulatesseasonal mood swings, improves sleeping patterns, and produces a general sense of well-being.

Max Marvin, the founder of PawsitiveLighting, experienced the benefits of light therapy firsthand when he was battling severeinsomnia. A sleep specialist suggested that he try light therapy. Max livesin Portland Oregon, wheresunlight can be scarce, so the idea was tha...

Ruby’s Reflections: The Art of Lap Sitting

Hi everyone, it’s Ruby! I thought I’d present a tutorial I developed for how to make the most of your time on your human’s lap. Mom says I’m the best little lap sitter, and I’m constantly purr-fecting my technique!

1. Begin by looking up at your human with a pitiful expression on your face. You know you can jump on your human’s lap anytime you please, but it’s more effective to make your human think they have to coax you up. It works like a charm 99% of the time with Mom. The other 1% (hey, ar...

Petfinder’s Funniest Cat Contest – Win $4,750

Petfinder wants to see your funny cats – and you could have a chance to win $250 for yourself, and $4500 for your favorite shelter!

I bet some of your cats are much funnier than some of the famous internet cats, so why not enter the contest? All you need to do is enter your cat’s photo on Petfinder before May 21, 2013.

From May 22 to June 22, 2013, members of the public will be able to vote on the cat that they feel is the funniest cat. Limit one vote per person, per day. The entry with the hig...

What Does Responsible Cat Care Mean?

The American Veterinary Medical Association recently issued a set of Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership, stating that “owning a pet is a privilege and should result in a mutually beneficial relationship. However, the benefits of pet ownership come with obligations.” I think the AVMA is a bit behind the times with still using the term “owner” when it comes to pets. Most of us consider our catspart of the family, which is why I prefer the term “guardian” or even “pet parent.” But they do...

Conscious Cat Sunday: Listen to Your Body

Guest post by Angie Bailey

I find I often make choices based on my schedule or to-do list instead of listening to my body’s wisdom. I’m pretty certain I’m not alone in this one. Sometimes choices based on schedules and lists are necessary – I’d certainly never blow off a job interview because I felt like I needed a nap; however, within the times of the day that really are flexible (despite what my planner pad says), I can certainly adjust my activities.

A cat is a master at listening to what hi...

Simon’s Cat in Kitten Chaos Winner

Congratulations, Christine! You’re the winner of a copy of Simon’s Cat in Kitten Chaos by Simon Tofield!

Look for an e-mail from Ingrid*.

*Winners were 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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