I have a new couch coming, a really good one...and I'm terrified. Glancing over at the shredded remains of my current couch's arms, I know I have to take action to protect the next one from my cats' eager claws. It can certainly be done. It just takes a little planning. The best way to keep cats from scratching your furniture is to provide them with alternative places to … [Read more...] about The Best Cardboard Cat Scratchers: Top Ten Choices of 2020
Cat Cross Stitch Patterns: Where to Find Great Designs
One of the things that has kept me sane during this long pandemic has been cross stitching. A friend taught me a while back and I took right to it. And especially lately, I've been stitching up a storm. Now with the holidays rapidly approaching, there has never been a better time for the calming needle craft. I'm pretty particular about designs, and usually find the … [Read more...] about Cat Cross Stitch Patterns: Where to Find Great Designs
Orange Cat Names: Over 200 Great Ideas
Congratulations on your new orange cat! Or if you are just thinking about getting an orange cat, or helping a friend to pick out a name, this list should get you started. Now I love all cats equally, but I admit that there is a special place in my heart for orange kitties. They are some of the sweetest babies around, and their beautiful fiery coats make picking out a name … [Read more...] about Orange Cat Names: Over 200 Great Ideas
Cat Stocking Stuffer Ideas
It's that special time of year again! This year I think we could all use a little extra cheer around the holidays. One nice way to achieve that could be by making up goody-filled stockings for your furry little quarantine buddies. Watching them play with their new toys (and the wrappers) on Christmas morning will bring just as much joy to them as it will to you. So I've … [Read more...] about Cat Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Affordable Outdoor Cat Enclosures
As a compromise between keeping indoor cats safely contained and letting them enjoy some fresh air, outdoor cat enclosures, or "catios", are becoming increasingly popular. If you search the internet, you can find all sorts of elaborate and inventive ideas. The reality of actually building one yourself, however, can quickly become a little daunting for inexperienced … [Read more...] about Affordable Outdoor Cat Enclosures
