We normally don’t post about losing one of our cats. But Edith was a very special kitty. We rescued Edith in June, 2019, from Dallas, TX, where she was surrendered as a fractious cat. Edith wasn’t feral, but she did not let anyone near her without severe protest. In addition, Edith was deaf, and at some point had a full mouth extraction. Continue reading “REMEMBERING EDITH”
You know the answer to that question. Continue reading “Frenchy”
Some of my favorite pictures of Pompom, Pancake and Pumpkin.
Their Favorite Hiding Spot Upon Arriving
Pompom and Pumpkin
Pancake
Pumpkin with Her Santa Mouse
Pompom and Teddy Sleeping
Pompom
Pancake and Pompom
Pompom in Her Pike Sleeping Position
My beloved Pompom passed away yesterday morning. I don’t know the cause. Most likely a seizure or stroke. I found her when I went to feed her breakfast. She had passed during the night. Continue reading “Pom”
When I lost my cat, White Shoes, a few months ago, I decided to wait a bit before adopting another kitty. Continue reading “Atta Girl, Adie!”
In addition to my life, Squeek touched a lot of lives as a “SNAP Cat.” She was, and still is, an inspiration for what I do, how I do it, and why. Continue reading “REMEMBERING SQUEEK”
I travelled quite a bit in a past life. I wrote about wine and food and travel. So I’d fly off for a week or so, visit wine regions and destination spots all around the world. Travelling first class. On someone else’s dime.
It was a horrible life. Continue reading “To The Point…”
In January 2019, SNAP Cats opened a Sebastopol campus specifically for abused and temperamental kittens and cats. SNAP Cats Sebastopol is a one-on-one experience in which cats receive undivided attention – and love – from our caregivers in a nurturing and therapeutic environment.
At SNAP Cats Sebastopol, it is our hope and dream to save as many temperamental and under-socialized cats and kittens as we can, spoil them with human love, then find them warm, loving homes. We believe that every kitten/cat deserves the chance to live a wonderful life.
For more information about SNAP Cats Sebastopol please email us.
Here are a few types of grasses that are safe and delicious for cats.
1. Catnip: The ubiquitous catnip or Nepeta cataria is well-known for being safe and enjoyable for cats. However, it’s best not to give it to cats who have a history of seizures. Also, young kittens and some adult cats do not respond to catnip, so it may be hit or miss with your particular cat.
2. Catmint: A close relative to catnip, Nepeta x faassenii has wonderful lavender or white flowers that will delight both humans and cats. It grows as a bush about a foot high and two to three feet wide.
3. Cat thyme: This evergreen perennial, Teucrium marum, is pretty stinky to us, but cats love it. Your cats will enjoy frolicking around this bush. Grows to about one foot in diameter with pink flowers.
4. Wheat grass: These are sprouts from wheat, chock full of nutrition for cats. Many cats enjoy grazing on it.
5. Oat grass: Like wheat grass, this grass is nutritious and very appealing to cats. It is made from the sprouts of oats, a feline favorite.
6. Valerian: Valeriana officinalis is an herb that has an affect similar to catnip. It grows three to four feet in height.
7. Rye grass: Like oat grass and wheat grass, this grass type tends to win over most cats. It made from the sprouts of rye.
8. Creeping Rosemary: This is a popular and hardy rosemary that can withstand a cat pretty well. At maturity, it reaches up to three feet in height.
9. Lemon balm: Melissa officinalis is not only a cat favorite, but this herb also makes a wonderful tea and emits a lemon-like fragrance.
Experts advise cat owners to select garden plants — and dirt — carefully. Many garden centers carry cocoa bean mulch, which is toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. Our advice: Skip the mulch and use plain dirt to be on the safe side.
NORWEGIAN FOREST
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NEBELUNG
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MANX
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MAINE COON
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LAPERM
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KORAT
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JAVANESE
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JAPANESE BOBTAIL
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HIMALAYAN
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HAVANA BROWN
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EXOTIC
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EUROPEAN BURMESE
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EGYPTIAN MAU
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DEVON REX
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CYMRIC
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CORNISH REX
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COLORPOINT SHORTHAIR
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CHINESE LI HUA
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CHARTREUX
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BURMILLA
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