Category Archives: Cats Are Awesome
My New Cat Training Hero
I’ve been meaning to share this gobsmacking video for a few weeks. I knew I would need time to come up with the right adjectives. Apparently there isn’t a word superlative enough in the dictionary as all I keep thinking … Continue reading
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Passing the Spay/Neuter Kool-Aid: Because Pets Deserve Better
The pet blogosphere has lit up this week in support of World Spay Day. A most worthy initiative indeed. Reading all the varied opinions on spay and neuter surgeries has been enlightening. When I was a kid, it seemed like … Continue reading
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Translating Canine Body Language: Affection Isn’t Always Affection
Ever since I read this post on No Dog About It regarding a deeper understanding of dog behaviour, I have been carefully observing the way Shiva and I interact in a physical way. It’s been an interesting process. I’ve always … Continue reading
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Blog the Change for Animals: My First Fostering Experience
Sunday was a bittersweet day for us, or maybe just for me. It was the day our spunky little foster kitten went to the shelter to find his forever home. The house doesn’t feel quieter without him around, but it … Continue reading
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Russell Brand Needs Kittywood Studios
While trolling Facebook for inspiration, as one does, I came across a link to an Ellen DeGeneres clip. Ordinarily daytime talk television holds no interest for me. However, when I see the words “cat” and “video” put together it’s pretty … Continue reading
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Blog the Change: Reasons Not to Adopt a Cat
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month may be long over but I am sure there are still plenty of people out there interested in adopting a rescued feline for their own. If you are one of these people you may want to … Continue reading
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Cats For City Council
I’ve been waiting for the right time to talk about this and I guess an endorsement from CNN’s Anderson Cooper is as good a time as any. In October the mayoral seat of the Halifax Regional Municipality, my municipality, will be up … Continue reading
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How I Can Help Pet Adoption: Iams Home 4 the Holidays 2012
This post is my official entry to the Iams Home 4 the Holidays contest in hopes of winning a trip to BarkWorld. You can find the full details here. Pet adoption is something that has been important to me ever since … Continue reading
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Stream of Consciousness: Cat Edition
If you want to get good and depressed, check out the free section on Kijiji.ca. I recently took a browse through there hoping to find a cheap dresser – apparently I have way too many clothes – but immediately became … Continue reading
Filed under Cats Are Awesome, Personal thoughts, Soliciting advice
Saying Goodbye
This morning was our last walk around the lake. While I am very excited to be moving on, I know I will miss our 5:30 am off-leash walks on the quiet trail with no one else around. That’s not to … Continue reading
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