The Health Pros and Cons of Letting Your Cat Nap on Your Lap 8:21 PM (3 hours ago)
Allowing your cat to sleep on your lap for long periods can have both positive and negative health implications for the caregiver. Let’s break it down. Far from me to even suggest that there might be some negatives to ‘lap catting’ but I think it is fair and useful to look at it in ...
Glamorous Leica Q2 Monochrom is an effective utility camera 6 Apr 10:40 PM (2 days ago)
Click on the above image to see it full-size and be in awe of what the Q2 can do. The Leica Q2 Monochrom is sometimes derided by online commentators as a highly overpriced posers camera. All flash and no substance. Why on earth buy one when there are so many excellent alternatives which are ...
Reductio ad absurdum argument proves tariffs don’t work 4 Apr 8:37 PM (4 days ago)
There is one news today: Trump’s tariffs. The stock markets have dived and world leaders are anxious about the financial future. We don’t know for sure how it will all play out. The endgame is unknown but it might end up a financial bloodbath for those countries determined to retaliate resolutely. China comes to ...
Shouting at cats achieves nothing. Infographic. 3 Apr 10:37 PM (5 days ago)
More: shouting The desire to kick the cat is an associated human behaviour.
Nuanced distinction between ‘disobedient’ cat and ‘independent’ cat. Infographic. 2 Apr 10:18 PM (6 days ago)
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How cats categorize objects. Infographic. 31 Mar 10:32 PM (8 days ago)
By ‘cats’ I am referring to the domestic variety 😉💖. How cats categorize objects by Michael Broad
The True Cost of Owning a Cat: Lifetime Expenses Every Pet Owner Should Know 28 Mar 10:21 PM (11 days ago)
Post Covid I think it is fair to say that the lifetime cost of caring for a domestic cat has gone up substantially! 😢😎😱. It is something all cat adopters need to be aware of, I feel. It is expensive to look after a cat well. Of course, there is a range of standards. ...
Lawsuit Filed to Stop the Killing of Feral Cats in Summit County, Ohio 27 Mar 9:10 PM (12 days ago)
Animal welfare advocates are taking legal action against Summit County, Ohio, to stop what they claim is the unlawful and inhumane killing of feral cats. The lawsuit, filed by Alley Cat Allies, challenges the county-operated animal shelter’s practices, which allegedly violate animal protection laws. The Allegations Against Summit County Animal Control According to Alley ...
Human-to-cat ‘mind connection’ is the caregiver’s aim. Infographic. 25 Mar 11:12 PM (14 days ago)
The infographic spells out what I believe is a form of ‘mind connection’ between cat caregiver and cat. It is the ultimate aim of the cat caregiver as it creates great harmony between cat and person. But there will be some bad moments as we are cats and humans, both with ‘flaws’. The relationship ...
Altruism is the guiding principle in cat caregiving. Discussion. 23 Mar 10:20 PM (16 days ago)
I have just had a discussion with ChatGPT about the topic stated in the title. It was interesting. Here it is. Altruism is the guiding principle in cat caregiving? Altruism is indeed a crucial principle in cat caregiving. Caring for cats—whether as a pet owner, rescuer, or community caretaker—often requires selflessness, patience, and compassion. ...