by Kathy Reiffenstein | Oct 15, 2025 | Pet Ownership
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...
by Kathy Reiffenstein | Sep 26, 2025 | Health, Pet Ownership
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...
by Kathy Reiffenstein | Jun 16, 2025 | Pet Ownership, Travel
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...
by Kathy Reiffenstein | Feb 23, 2025 | Behavior, Health, Pet Ownership
The benefits of spaying and neutering pet cats are so numerous that it’s really a no-brainer for a pet parent to make this a priority for their Fluffy. Benefits include: Longer life span, as demonstrated in numerous studies. Protects from serious diseases such as...
by Kathy Reiffenstein | Nov 2, 2024 | Health, Pet Ownership
You probably have a set cleaning routine for your house, your clothes and your dishes. Cleaning these things likely happens once a day (dishes), once a week (clothes) and every two weeks or so (house). But how frequently do you clean kitty’s things – toys, beds,...
by Kathy Reiffenstein | Aug 17, 2024 | Pet Ownership
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...
