The History and Mystery of Black Cats

The History and Mystery of Black Cats

There are many things associated with October – stunning fall foliage, plump pumpkins, witches on broomsticks, apple cider, ghosts and goblins…and black cats. And of that list, black cats are by far the most intriguing! Long the subject of myths and folklore black...
Is It Time To Say Goodbye?

Is It Time To Say Goodbye?

Over our lifetime as kitty parents we will likely be faced, more than once, with a heart-wrenching decision – when is it time to say goodbye to our furry companion? Although life expectancy rates vary for cats, it is generally accepted that an indoor cat’s lifespan is...
Tips for Finding a Cat Sitter

Tips for Finding a Cat Sitter

Leaving your beloved kitty behind when you travel is often hard but finding the right cat sitter can go a long way to giving you peace of mind. But what does the right cat sitter look like and where do you find that person? Your next door neighbor or a friend may...
What’s In A Name?

What’s In A Name?

According to the poet T.S. Eliot and popularized by the hit musical Cats, a cat should have three different names: “…the name that the family use daily, such as Peter, Augustus, Alonzo or James;” “the name that’s particular, peculiar and more dignified such as...