They’d tell you if they could
There was a great meme I saw recently that had a cat staring at its owner and the caption just said “Ever wonder what your cat calls you?” That led me to wonder are there things cats would tell us if they could speak? …
The Christmas tree will be climbed
As the days grow colder and the nights get longer, the holiday season will soon be upon us. This intrepid reporter has done a ton of research, examining yuletide seasons of yore, and I’ve discovered some things your cat wants you to know.
Following her guidance will make this festive…
You need it more than you think
We are a society of stressed-out people. There’s no doubt about it. Granted, a global pandemic hasn’t helped our stress levels. As a society, we put in a ton of hours at work and often come home exhausted. …
We never painted by the numbers, baby / but we were making it count
The name Taylor Swift conjures up all different emotions. At times, she’s been known for who she’s dating as much as her music. Taylor’s been in and out of the news in recent years. She rose to popularity as a teenage country star, and at the height of that popularity…
And what I did to fix them
In January, I adopted a blind kitten. I had gone with a friend to yoga at a kitty café. I hadn’t planned to adopt that day. We attended so my friend could scope out the kitties and perhaps find some kittens she might be interested in adopting. Instead, I fell…
Do my cats know I’m returning home?
I have a routine that I follow whenever I leave the house. I give each of my cats a few pets and tell them I love them. They usually follow me to the front door and nudge against my legs. Hermione walks ahead of me and meows when I pet…
Tips and tricks to save money on your gifts from a seasoned retail associate
I’ve worked in a variety of different retail positions in my life, some seasonal jobs, and some long-term part-time gigs. Over the years, I’ve learned some useful money-saving tips. You don’t have to pay full price this holiday season. Seriously, you shouldn’t pay full price, especially around the holidays.
1. Look for opportunities to get free shipping.
Retailers…
The many ways Scout shows she cares
When you think of ways cats show their owners they care, number one on the list is almost always the offering of a dead bird or furry critter left on the doorstep. If you’re really lucky and truly loved by your feline, they’ll carry the gift inside the house.
While…
Why I added a blind kitten to my already full house of cats
About two years ago, I went to kitty yoga held at a kitty café located near me. The friend I went with wanted to adopt a couple of kittens for her kids. They had recently lost their beloved bulldog and were anxious to adopt other pets. …
That my other cats don’t do
Much to my two cats’ frustration and consternation, I adopted a blind kitten. It was right before the pandemic and I hadn’t expected to adopt another cat, but I fell in love with her. She endured a lot in her short life including a life-saving surgery to remove her eyes…
Nancy Parish
Writer, Midwesterner, Amateur Cat Herder, Nap Enthusiast. Previously, Contributing Editor for CWIM. https://thesoundandfurry.com/
