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Is Your Cat Trying to Tell you Something

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 8, 2016
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Cats are much more intelligent than we give them credit for. Several cats have saved their owner’s life. Cats have awakened the house’s owner to make them aware of a fire. One Tom cat kept going to the door of his house and wanted his mistress to let him outdoors. Finally, she opened the door and let him out. Once outside, he went to the gas meter and wrinkled his nose. She called the gas company, and they told her her cat had saved her life. They told her her house would have blown up in about an hour.

One of my outdoor cats kept staring at my house one night. The following day I knew why she had been staring at my home. The cord to her heated cat bed and water bowl had quit working. I installed a new line for her that morning.

One cat kept lying by his owner’s head and kneading away in the same spot on her head day after day. She had been having headaches but was not very concerned. Her cat started kneading her head more regularly, and her headaches worsened. She went to her Doctor, who ran many tests, and she discovered she had brain cancer. Somehow her cat seemed to know that she had cancer, and he was trying to let her know the only way he could.

One cat in a nursing home would lie down next to the residents. There always seemed to die within a week of him lying down next to them. He was probably trying to comfort them before they passed on.

Cats are very astute to changes in the weather. My friend had a cat that hid under her couch just as the tornado siren sounded. Her cat came out from under her couch when the all-clear alert came on her TV.

I know I will pay special attention to whatever my cats are trying to tell me in their unique way.

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Ohio Put - In - Bay

Put – In – Bay , Ohio

I was provided tickets to Millers Ferries, E’s Island Golf Carts, Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center, Heineman’s Winery, and Crystal Cave to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

My ride on Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay was pleasant and relaxing. One of the men on the Ferry explained what we saw as we sailed along in our Ferry to Put-in-Bay. Miller Ferries prices are very affordable. The Ferry departs every half hour and only takes eighteen minutes to get to Put-in-Bay. MillerFerry.Com.

We walked a little distance to our golf cart provided by E’s Island Golf carts. The name on our golf cart was Lollipop. It was straightforward to locate our golf cart since they named her Lollipop. Maneuvering around Put-in-Bay in our golf cart was beautiful. We never had any issues with our golf cart. The battery in our golf cart was fully charged when we first took off. I highly recommend using a golf cart to get around Put-in-Bay. Riding in the golf cart made getting around in Put-in-Bay a breeze. esputinbaygolfcarts.com.

South Bass Island Lighthouse is a lovely Lighthouse to visit. They have a very knowledgeable tour guide. He will tell you the complete history of the Lighthouse. I love to look at old Lighthouses and learn about their vast history. I like to think of all the lives saved throughout the years because of Lighthouses. I think about the light in the Lighthouses leading the men to safety from the stormy weather.

We went to Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. I was very impressed with this memorial. The memorial is a Doric column, rising 352 ft. over Lake Erie, and is situated five miles from the longest undefended border in the World.

We went to Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center. I enjoyed their butterfly house. They had various colored butterflies to look at and take pictures of. Sitting, watching, and looking at the butterflies while they ate the oranges and flew around in their butterfly house was enjoyable and relaxing. Perry’s Cave was fascinating to look at. Anyone tall had to bend over as they walked through the Cave. Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center had a lot of exciting things for kids to do. I will mention a few of them. They have Gemstone Mining, 18 holes Miniature Golf Course a rock climbing wall, and more. perrycave.com.

We went to Heineman’s Winery, which was founded in 1888 and is a fifth-generation winery. They are the oldest family-owned winery in Ohio. They sell award-winning wines. heinemanswinery.com.

We went to Crystal Cave and saw the Worlds largest celestite geode. I loved looking at all the magnificent and awesome crystals in the Cave. It was easy to get around in the Cave and look at the crystals nature had made over the years.

Put-in-Bay has a lot of good eating establishments. Along the Boardwalk, you can have sandwiches, Lobster, Tacos, Pizza, and Lobster Bisque Soup; you and your kids can do many activities and things. You could stop at the Cedar Point Theme Park and spend the day riding the different rides with your kids. There are plenty of places to shop and many points of interest to see in Put-in-Bay, Ohio. ShoresandIslands.Com.

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Litter Maid Self - Cleaning Litter Box

Litter Maid Automatic Self – Cleaning Litter Box

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 1, 2016
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I recently purchased a Litter Maid Self-Cleaning Litter Box. My Calico cat Cali used the litter box when I had it set up. Cali did not even wait for me to plug it in. The litter box is straightforward to set up and requires no daily scooping. Every time a cat uses the litter box, a rake comes along and rakes up all of the waste into a little tray that is easy to clean or dispose of. Your cat’s litter box is handled 24/7 with a Litter Maid Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box. You can buy Litter Maid Brand receptacles, accessories, and more for optimal performance.

I purchased their litter box for a Multi-cat household. The Litter Maid litter box has a seven-day maintenance-free clean system. Their Multi-cat litter box will handle a cat that weighs over 15 pounds. The Litter Maid Litter box has a 90-day money-back guarantee and a one-year limited warranty. The Litter Maid litter box has a battery pack that will keep your litter box fully functional even when your power goes off.

All of my ten cats in the house next door feel at ease while using the Litter Maid Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box. When a cat leaves the litter box, the rake pushes the waste into a small respectable. The Litter Maid is quiet enough not to scare or upset the cats in the house. My cats prefer using this modern self-cleaning litter box considerably compared to the old-fashioned kind that does not get cleaned out 24/7. My house smells much better with a Litter Maid Automatic Self – Cleaning Litter Box. My cats give the Litter Maid Automatic litter box paws up.

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Sawmill Creek Resort Lake Erie Shores and Islands

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 27, 2016
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I was provided three nights of lodging at the Sawmill Creek Resort Lake Erie Shores and Islands. All thoughts are 100% honest and my own.

My room is nice and clean and nicely appointed—the lighting where my computer is fantastic. The pillows on my bed are nice and fluffy. I have a lightweight comforter on my bed with a white sheet covering the comforter. My room has a lovely couch to sit on while you watch the TV set in my bedroom. In the Fall and Winter months, you can use a gorgeous fireplace under the TV set surrounded by pinewood. The bathroom has an excellent tub-shower combination, and there is an ample supply of towels, shampoo, and soap. A beautiful makeup mirror and high-wattage bulbs in the bathroom make getting your makeup on in the morning fast and easy. They have supplied a hair dryer for your use. The hallways are clean, and there is adequate lighting in the hallways.

I love the pictures of the animals in our room. We have a tile floor in the bathroom and carpet in the bedroom area. The entryway has a knotty pine floor. The Lodge has provided robes for our use. The air conditioner and heating unit are modern and easy to operate and maintain the temperature you want in your room.

The bed is nice and soft and exactly what I want to sleep on for a relaxing night’s rest. Our TV works and has a lovely crisp and clear color. The parking lot is well-lit, which I greatly appreciate at night. I love the deadbolt lock on our room door. I am delighted and impressed with the cleanliest and comfort of our rooms: Sawmill creek resort, com.

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Clock Repair

Clock repair is a dying art form unless more young people are willing to learn how to repair clocks to get them back to their original glory. I love to take apart a mantel clock, clean it, and oil it to regain its original running condition. I had the great privilege of working with Lloyd Vollmers in Mason City, Iowa. Lloyd is an expert when it comes to clock repair of all types. He has repaired mantel clocks, alarm clocks, Grandfathers clocks, and more for me. Getting an old clock back up and running again is like rejuvenating an old friend. The pendulum is like the heartbeat of a human. If it is not in perfect beat or swing, it will not work.

I love the sound of clocks ticking in the background in my house. I find that listing to a watch is very relaxing. When my clocks are not running, the place sounds dead and silent. The ticking clocks bring life into my home. I especially love the sound of the old Seth Thomas mantle Clocks. They have a sound with a deep and clear tick-tock and chime. The old grandfather’s clocks leave a taste of distinction and worldly charm in your home. They make a statement in the same room they are in your home. They have glandular information you cannot find in modern clocks today.

I have Seth Thomas and Howard Miller clocks in my house, mainly. They are easy to repair and need less than other clocks brands. I love to use an old-fashioned alarm clock in the morning. They are very loud, and you cannot oversleep when you use a retro wind-up alarm clock.

Sheba Premium Cat Food Perfect Portions Pate 24 Servings from Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 21, 2016
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I was provided Sheba Premium Cat Food Perfect Portions Pate 24 Servings from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

Sheba Perfect Portions Pate comes with a chicken and a roasted turkey entree. There are 12 of each flavor enclosed in the package. I love the individual serving containers as it makes it very easy to feed your cats the right amount of food you provide or treat them. The suggested serving size per adult cat is three servings per 5 pounds of body weight. Feed a kitten up to 5 servings twice daily. Sheba cat food is distributed by Mars Petcare US., which is located in Franklin, Tenn. The Sheba chicken and turkey entree is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

Hilford, Mr. Gray, Lorenzo, and Russ quickly ate the Sheba cat food from Chewy.Com. Lorenzo licked the containers completely clean. Sherlock got a chance to eat up some of the Sheba cat food. Sherlock’s brothers made short work of the Sheba cat food.

My outdoor cats were glad to get some Sheba cat food for their evening snack. When I set it in front of them, Maggie and her sister ate up the Sheba Chicken entree. Onyx loved the Sheba Turkey entree from Chewy.Com.

The next time I fed my cats next door, Cali, Hilford, Sherlock, Mr. Gray, Russ, Lorenzo, and Addi, I enjoyed some Sheba cat Food from Chewy.Com. My cats seemed to like the chicken and the turkey entree equally. The Sheba Cat Food has a nice texture that makes it easy for cats of all ages to eat.

My cats loved the Sheba Cat Food Pate 24 servings with turkey and chicken. There are twelve chicken and twelve turkey servings in each package of Sheba Cat Food from Chewy.Com. All of my cats gave this cat food paws up.

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My Cat the Climber

My cats occasionally love to climb on top of furniture, ladders, and roofs. My outdoor cat Trisha climbed on top of the barn roof. I was frantic, thinking she would fall off the barn roof to her death. My Father told me when she was good and ready, she would climb down on her own and be perfectly fine, and she did climb off the barn roof when she finally felt like it.

Garfunkel and Conrad love to sleep on my Grandfather’s clock at least once daily. My cats love to climb on top of the windowsills in my house. Their favorite is my picture window, where they can watch birds eat out of my bird feeders. Their back claws are rather complex on my picture windowsill. I will have to have the windowsill refinished someday. I know some cats love to climb up drapes. Luckily none of the cats that I have had have ever tried that.

I have had barn cats climb the hay ladder to have their kittens up in the hay and mow in the lovely fresh grass. My cats love to climb up a ladder that I am on to get a better view of what I am doing up on the ladder.

Cats love climbing on top of friendly, warm car engines and tires. I always check under my car’s tires, so I will not run over a cat that may be sitting on the tires. I also honk the horn on my car, hoping that that will scare them and they will run off to safety.

Cats love to climb up trees after birds and escape a cat fight or a dog chasing after them. My cousin had a dog that chased his cat up the electric pole. His poor cat stayed up there most of the day until she finally thought it was safe to come down.

Cats are curious creatures indeed and excellent climbers.

Sojos Natural Cat Salmon Treat from Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 13, 2016
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I was provided Sojos Natural Cat Salmon treats from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100% percent honest and my own. Sojos natural cat wild-caught salmon is 100 % raw freeze-dried fish. Sojos has no preservatives and nothing artificial in its ingredients. Pamper your cat’s inner cougar with 100 % natural, raw, wild-caught salmon. Sojos is gently freeze-dried to lock in all-natural enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Sojos is made in the USA in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Kohl could not get enough of these beautiful Sojos cat treats from Chewy.Com. He kept begging for more cat treats. Garfunkel noticed Kohl eating the Sojos wild-caught salmon cat treats from Chewy.Com. Garfunkel ate one cat treat very slowly to see what he thought. He liked the taste so much that he practically inhaled the other cat treats I gave him that night. I put some cat treats in a dispenser that Conrad likes to play with. Conrad rolled around the dispenser until every Sojos cat treat had fallen out. It took Conrad no time to eat these wonderful Sojos salmon cat treats from Chewy.Com.

Kohl likes these Sojos salmon cat treats so much that he finally figured out how to work the dispenser to eat up more of the delicious and wonderful Sojos salmon cat treats from Chewy.Com. It shows you you can teach an old cat new tricks if a cat treat is waiting for them after their efforts have been accomplished. Garfunkel and Conrad devour the Sojos cat treats from Chewy Com.

Cats seem to know if a cat treat is healthy for them. I have had tremendous success with cat treats with 100 % natural ingredients and no preservatives. My cats give Sojos wild-caught salmon cat treats paws up.

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Blackie

Blackie was a pure black cat born and raised on our farm. Her father was a beautiful chocolate point Himalayan cat. A tenant that we had had on our farm left him at our farm when he moved. He trained our Samoyed dog never to chase cats again. Bandit leaped into our Samoyed dog’s nose as she chased him around our house. Polly, our dog, let out a little scream, and that was the end of her ever bothering another cat again on our farm.

Blackie’s Mother was born and raised on our farm. She was an excellent huntress. She would catch and kill many mice. We had pigs on our farm then, and many mice would hang out under the pig feeders. She kept busy riding our farm of field mice.

Blackie would follow me all over our farm. The minute I left the house in the morning, she was there to outstanding me. She was an excellent lap cat. Blackie would sit on my lap in the summer months on our front porch and purr away contentedly as I patted her on her head. Blackie also loved to be held on my Grandmother’s lap as she wore a large apron that she could snuggle up in and be cozy as a bug in a rug. She loved the homemade Gravy my Grandmother made for my cats when she visited us.

Blackie had many kittens over the years. She had a beautiful black kitten that I named Midnight. I would let Midnight in our house now and then. He loved to sleep in a nice cozy chair that we had in our house. She had many kittens that we adopted out to good and loving homes. Blackie lived to be about eleven years old before she died. She was a very loving and caring cat.

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What Kind of Carpet or Flooring Should I Buy When I Have a Cat ?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 7, 2016
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I always buy a piece of the carpet treated with a scotch guard. It is much easier to clean then. I also buy a piece of carpet that has a very tight weave. A rug with a tight weave will last much longer than a piece with a loose weave. I always ask the flooring store owner what he would recommend for carpeting in a three-cat household. My last piece of carpet was a pet-safe carpet. If your cat is not declawed, it quickly destroys a loosely woven rug. I have always had good luck cleaning up any little mess my cats put on my carpet. I clean up any mess my cats have made ASAP with a carpet cleaner and a light-colored towel, or I use thick paper towels. I also have a carpet shampooer and a spot bot. I generally shampoo my carpet twice a year.

I would recommend a linoleum floor in a house with over three cats. I like the kind of linoleum that is a no-wax floor. It is straightforward to wipe up any little mess on the floor. I use pine-sol and water to clean the floor. Like linoleum, a bed with no cracks or crevices is much easier to keep clean and sanitary.

I have a Tigerwood floor in my kitchen, a no-wax floor with a high polish that is very cat friendly. I cleaned the floor with water and a little pine – sol in the water. Any mess on the floor wipes up fast and efficiently. I also purchased a special spray bottle cleaner at the furniture store where I bought my wood flooring.

My house’s basement steps are wood and treated with a redwood oil stain. I wash the steps with pine – sol. I also clean the cement basement floor in my house with pine – sol.

I hope this will help you choose the perfect pet-friendly flooring for your house.

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