Formal names, nicknames, terms of endearment, and more. — Do you think cats ever get confused about their names? “Hey, Fuzzbucket. How’s my Handsome Boy? You are such a good Fluff Ball.” This is a typical way I greet our cat, Max. Note that not once did I use his real name. That sometimes happens, but not always. …

Cats don’t really appreciate our desire to travel. — About a year and a half ago we returned from a week away to find our bedroom floor looked like a battleground. Streaks and chunks of cat hair littered the floor from the door to the bed to the cat tree. Thankfully, there was no blood and we’d already seen…

As I get older, I am learning more about appreciating whatever is around me. — This past week my wife and I drove our RV from Washington State to Modesto, California. It was the longest trip we’ve taken in “Buttercup” since we got her a little less than a year ago. …

Compare yours to mine and see if we agree — Have you ever done a guided meditation or a calming exercise, and were told to think about your happy place or a really happy memory? I know I’ve experienced that instruction many times. Sometimes I picture a lake deep in the forest, or a beach on a clear, sunny day…

Trying to capture their essence in 3 words — If you were drawn to this article, you probably already know that every cat is special. They all have their own quirks, mannerisms, and habits that make them unique. …

Do you take the time to tune in? — I grew up as a dog person. We never had cats, or even knew people with cats. I appreciated the enthusiasm of a dog’s love. It was easy, unconditional, and obvious. In my late twenties, I entered a relationship with a cat person. I started experiencing an appreciation for cats…

Sometimes, all you can do is laugh — Does it ever feel to you like dogs get all the credit for being goofy, spontaneous, and the perfect sidekick? It’s probably mostly because, according to a poll by Associated Press-Petside.com, more people really like dogs than cats. This means that many people have no clue about what cats are…

Ugh! Our cats are hiding from family members. — There’s an element of truth in most clichés. Over the past few weeks, Max and Jasper have been embodying the quintessential scaredy cats. For various reasons, my teen daughter and her partner have been spending most of their time at our house and not very much at her other mom’s…

The facts are irrefutable — Cats have long been associated with mystical happenings. They have been considered both good and bad omens, worshipped as deities, and viewed as sorcerers. I’ve been observing our cats, Max and Jasper, and have come to the conclusion that cats are, indeed, magical. Allow me to present my proof. Cats…