Cat Tales with Laura and Inspirations with Laura

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 24, 2024
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Problems With Certain Models

I purchased an automatic cat water fountain and charged it overnight. I plugged it in the following day, and my cats were scared of it. The pump sounded like a rattlesnake every time they got close to it. Garfunkel and Cai got so excited they ran into a wall when it started. They will not come back into the room where it was. The pump even scared me with its horrible noise when it ran. I took it apart, dried it, and returned it to the box. When I ordered it, they said the pump was quiet, right? They also said it had a porcelain bowl and a plastic bowl. I emailed the company demanding that my money be paid back in full. If they do not do it, PayPal will. Thank goodness I paid for it with PayPal. Never buy one that has a plastic bowl, as plastic harbors bacteria.

I Ordered One From Amazon That Is Stainless Steel

I put it in my other house for the cats that live there. They said it had a whisper-quiet motor, which it does. It is as quiet as a church mouse, and my cats were not scared. It is stainless steel and easy to remove and reassemble for filter, pump cleaning, and general maintenance. When you complete the warranty online, they give you 12 free filters. It comes with a 3-year warranty, and they will send you a brand-new pump if you need one. I plugged it into the large room the cats love to be in, and they seemed pleased and contented with it.

Reviews For Water Pet Fountains

Some companies will pay their customers $100.00 to write a positive review once they have read it. Buy from well-known and trusted companies to eliminate problems down the road. Check the reviews on YouTube and look at people’s problems with the product you are considering buying.

What You Must Have In Your New Pet Fountain

Make sure you buy one with a whisper-quiet water pump and filters to keep the water cleaner and extend the life of your pump. Most models last 2.5 to 4 years. Make sure that filters and pumps are easy to purchase down the road. Buy a stainless steel one as it is easier to clean and more sanitary. My stainless steel one will run three days on a charge before you have to charge it again, or you can leave it plugged in. It pays to clean it every three days as it will last longer, and change the water daily.

Cats With Fountains Tend To Drink More Water

Drinking water is good for cats, helping or preventing ongoing kidney problems. Well-hydrated pets tend to be more active, and getting around is easier. Plenty of water also helps their digestion and any constipation issues. If you purchase a whisper-quiet model, your cat will love its water fountain. Fresh and pure water for your Dear feline friend is a must.

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What Do You Want Your Life To Stand For?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 21, 2024
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I Want To Inspire Others

I hope that some of the things I do will benefit others and inspire them to reach out and be kind and helpful. I never stop trying to accomplish something that I set my mind to. One should never give up on their dreams just because someone else thinks they cannot do them, so my motto is to prove them wrong. Some famous artists’ works were rejected while they were alive, and now they are sought after worldwide. Many famous people did not reach their dreams until they were in their sixties or beyond, but they did live out their dreams and succeeded. If someone says you cannot or will not be able to do something, prove them wrong. Inspires others to be good, kind, compassionate, reach for their dreams, praise God for their many blessings, and live a life others want to follow.

Teach Others Your Gifts

I have seen people take their talents to the grave as they did not want anyone to learn their trade. If you do not share what you have learned in your lifetime, you do not benefit others by being here. If we do not learn from history, we are bound to repeat horrible events that happened in the past, and the past should be left in the past. We do not want a dictator to rule the world. We want a country that treats everyone equally regardless of where they come from as long as they work and are productive like our ancestors were years ago. All of our ancestors immigrated to America years ago for a better life, and they learned English and became productive citizens who worked hard for a living and contributed much to the growth and prosperity of America.

What Have You Accomplished So Far With Your Life?

I hope you have accomplished things that you will be proud to tell your grandchildren about someday or that will benefit someone. I hope you had an opportunity to go to college. Many doors will be opened for you with a college degree, and many will remain closed without one as we become a more techy society. Life is fast-paced, and if you do not have a college degree to keep up with the pace of life, you will be lost and left behind in the masses. I hope you are a successful business person leading your company forward and keeping up with business strategies. If you are a minister, you are helping God save souls, for anyone who does not have God in his life has nothing. A life without God is meaningless and will go nowhere. Praise God for your many blessings every day and bless those who are going through difficult times and help, put God’s love, peace, joy, and hope back in their life.

Your Contributions To The World

I hope every job you do is worthwhile and that you and others can benefit from it. I love to visit people in care facilities, share my inspirations with Laura, and play one of my harmonicas for them. I used to have rental homes. I made sure I kept up on all of the repairs and that I could live in each house myself. After all, if I could not live in it, why should someone else? I love outdoor work and carpentry work and sharing my skills with others. Keep working, moving, and helping others to the best of your ability.

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Cats And Stress

Cats Get Stressed Out Easily

Cats do not like a new cat coming into their homes, as it makes them very anxious. Introduce the new cat slowly into the household. Put the newcomer in the bathroom, where they can smell each other under the door. When you let the new cat out, always supervise them to ensure an all-out catfight does not harm your cat. Your cat will want to let the newcomer know that the house is his territory and that he has first dibs on your lap and the cat food.

To begin with, pet your cat more than the new cat so your cat does not feel slighted. Going to the Vet can stress out even the most mild-tempered cats. Your cat may drool or start hyperventilating on his ride to the Vet. Have comfy bedding in your cat carrier. Talk to your cat, and reassure him that everything will be OK. You can also spray pheromone in your pet carrier to relax your cat. Cats hate routine changes, such as new furniture or a new person living in your home. A cat may start urinating on the newcomer’s clothes to state his disapproval of the new person living in your home. A litterbox that is not up to kitty high standards may cause your cat to use your houseplant for a litterbox. Moving to a new home will have your cat in total uproar for some time as everything is in a different location, and nothing looks familiar. Place some towels, pillows, or bedding around with the scent of your old home, as it will considerably calm your kitty.

Things That Have Stressed Out My Cats

My female cat did not like it when I bought another female cat into the house. She ensured the newcomer had to stay in the Dining Room and stopped using her litterbox. I had to give the female cat to another family because whatever I tried was not good enough. My housecat was a Siamese, and she was very set in her ways, and they have plenty of catitude. My Siamese cat always got along with my Male Red Tabby cat, but she would not have the long-haired black female cat living in her home under any circumstances, as she put her paw down on that idea. People that knock on my door send my cats hiding for cover. Loud noises, such as music, storms, or anything that makes a sound out of the ordinary, upset them. My cats do not like workers working in my home; they hide in the basement, under the bed, or someplace where I cannot find them. When a family member died, my Siamese cat would sit on the side of the tub and wail for at least two weeks. Cats love their family members, and they mourn for us when we die. Cats and humans have a great bond as we care about each other’s well-being. Cats love us as much as we do them.

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Past And Present

Dont Live In The Past

The past is the past, and you should leave it there. Do not relive past events, as you cannot live in the present if you do. You can remember beautiful memories from the past, but do not keep rehashing negative memories. We all have past regrets or wish we would have done things differently at that particular moment. We cannot change one thing from our past, except we can learn from it and not make those mistakes again. When you get up in the morning, say to yourself or a loved one, ‘This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” I am glad for every new day that the Lord gives me. Make your days count on earth by serving the Lord and helping other people.

Present

Look at the birds singing every morning, welcoming in a new day. The present is the here and now with beautiful blessings that the Lord will shine down on you. God knows what people to bring into your life at the right time. God knows when you need a helping hand or a friend to help you overcome a difficult time. I love working outdoors and gardening, and my time indoors is focused on writing blog posts and doing daily housework. I look forward to spending time with friends. Friends are like the flowers in the garden of life. Friends bring joy, beauty, love, hope, peace, and happiness into your life. I make a list of what I want to accomplish every day, and I am pretty good at getting my list done by the end of the day. I love watching old TV programs from my past, which bring back beautiful memories.

Future

The future moves a person forward, and you look forward to particular events with those you hold dear. I love planning a vacation, waiting for the day to fly to my new destination, and taking in the sights and the different foods they serve. Traveling is a beautiful hobby with a bright future. Every day you travel, you will have many discoveries and beautiful memories that no one can ever take away from you. I love going to church services in the places I visit and learning the history of their church and how it got started.

Go Out And Live Your Life To Its Full Extent

Don’t waste time on events that you cannot change. Life is about new experiences and adventures, which I look forward to with gusto. Life moves forward quickly. Travel while young, or you may not travel if health problems arise. Don’t always think you need the perfect time to do something, for that time may never come. Be spontaneous and live in the here and now. God made us to live in the here and now and not to dwell on past events in our lives. Get out there and live your life with gusto.

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Cat Interactions

Cats Interactions

Cats And Other Animals

I have had cats become good friends with small rodents, dogs, birds, and a goat. One of my cats was friends with a small dog and a goat. They would go on hunting parties together. The goat would exit the group, go to the field, and eat any ear corn he might find that missed the combine. My cat and dog would hunt the ditches for mice. Our little dog would babysit my cat’s kittens that she had in the dog house. The group remained friends to the end of their days on Earth. I had an older Siamese cat raised with birds in the home from which I adopted her. She would listen to our pet parakeet singing to her every morning. She was very sad and depressed when he died as she would lie on the bed and look where he and his cage used to be. I have seen cats become friends with horses and chickens. One cat jumped on the horse’s back every morning for a short ride through the farmyard. A large chicken would leave her chicks with the cat, and the cat kept the chicks warm until the Mother hen returned.

Cats And A New Cat In Your Home

Cat introductions should be made slowly so the cats can get along. Put the new cat in your bathroom, where your cat can get used to the smell of the latest cat and vice versa. Put food, water, and a litterbox in your bathroom. Pat your cat very often and the new cat just slightly to prevent the nasty green monster jealousy. Give both cats cat treats, talk gently to both of them, and never yell or scream or use a loud tone of any kind, or they will become frightened of you and take out their frustration on each other. Make sure you have plenty of toys for both cats and several new toys that do not have your cat’s scent. Both of your cats should be able to live in perfect harmony if no one is ignored, both are loved, and their needs are attended to.

People In Your Home

If someone starts living in your home, your cat may not approve of them. Your cat may scratch them or urinate on their clothes to show its disapproval. Bring some of the person’s things into your home before you bring them into your home, and that way, your cat will feel comfortable with the new smell of that person in your home—none of us like surprises with no time for preparation. If someone came to your home for a meal on Sunday and you did not know about it, you would be upset because you may not have much food then. Your cat does not like sudden changes, as all cats hate any changes to their daily routines. All of us are creatures of habit, and sometimes things will not work because of another engagement or activity we must attend to. Cats will get along with people if given time to get to know them, and introductions are made when your cat feels chipper and up to par.

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Distractions

Work

What do you think about when you work? Do you stay focused on your work or let your mind drift? If you let your mind drift to other things, your work will suffer, and you will be wasting valuable time throughout your day. I have seen people at different businesses ordering something online when they are supposed to be working. I don’t know about you, but when I am paying someone, I want them focused on the job they are doing for me. I do not want to be paying people for a break so they can smoke, as I have now paid them to smoke instead of work they are supposed to be doing for me. I wouldn’t say I like it when workers come to a job without the materials needed to complete the task. I complained to the owner and said I would not be paying labor for them going back to the shop for the supplies they should have had on their repair truck in the first place. Come prepared to work at your job and do the best possible; never do a job with as little work as possible, for it will catch up with you eventually, and no one will hire you. Word of mouth travels quicker than lightning sometimes. Your craft or trade will make or break you, depending on your work ethic.

Distracted From Worship

Is watching a sports team play on TV more important than worshiping God? I hope you would say that worshipping God is more important than a sports game because it is much more important, for you are nothing without God. I have heard people say that they want to rest at home on Sunday or party. You can relax after church; your party could be on Friday night. God is always there for you 24/7, so you can be at church or watch a sermon online for one or two hours to thank God for the many blessings he has given you. Church is about fellowship, praise, faith, hope, peace, love, joy, renewing your covenant with God, singing praises, learning from the sermon, and applying that to your daily living. Never get distracted from praising God; the devil wants you to do that. Let God be your lighthouse and compass daily; you will never get lost.

Sickness

Never focus on your illness or sickness, as it will try to put you in a dark hole. Focus on the good things in your life and the things you still can do, not those you cannot do anymore. Life will have many ups and downs; it is all about how you rise in the down times. Sickness can strengthen your relationship with God and others and lead you on a new path to help you and others. All of us will get sick as that is just part of nature. We are born, and every day after we are born, we die a little bit every day. Live your days with hope, peace, and joy, and know that God loves you immensely and wants only the best for you.

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Cats Are Very Jealous Creatures Indeed

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 3, 2024
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Why Are You Patting That Cat And Not Me?

If your cat feels left out or neglected, he will take it out on you or other cats in your household. Neutured Toms will hit each other with claws or pads or have a growling match, and the spoils go to the victor. Female cats may also fight with the neutered Toms. Family members will generally stick together and fight the cats that are not related to them. My housecats will vie to sit on my lap while I read or watch TV. Conrad may try nipping Garfunkel to get him to jump off my lap. Cali is clever as she is part Siamese. She will sneak in and get Conrad or Garfunkel off my lap without me noticing. They may nip at her after the fact, and then she looks at me with this sad look as if to say what those bad boys did to me, Mama?

Knocking Things Over Or Breaking Them

Your older cat may knock something over and break it, and then they stare at the youngest cat. They look at the youngest cat like don’t you have any manners or intelligence? Don’t you know that that is one of Mother’s priced possessions? Your other cats think to themselves that they will get that cat in big trouble. Mission accomplished, as we are Mother’s favorites again. The Christmas tree is always the favorite to knock over. The older cats know you will not blame them, and the newcomer will be scolded. All the more cat treats for us older cats, as we are Moma’s little angels.

Trying To Talk On The Phone

Sometimes, my cats wail and meow loudly while I am on the phone. They do not want me to pay attention to anything but them. They may act as if they are starving to death or going to break something if you do not give in to their whims. You keep telling them to stay quiet, and they carry on all the more. I have learned to ignore my cats when they misbehave, and now they behave much better. They figured bad attention was better than no attention at all before.

Getting Under Your Feet

Cats love to walk exactly where you want to walk. You tell them to get out of the way, or you may step on them, but they don’t care. After all, they do have your full attention now. Having a black cat that sleeps on your stairsteps at night is very dangerous. One night, one of my two black cats decided to sleep on the stairsteps. My feet slid out from under me when I stepped partway down on my black cat, and he moved simultaneously. I came down six steps and landed on my derriere. The cat and I lived to carry on another day, luckily. Cats love you and are very jealous, and they vie for your attention 24/7, like it or not. God bless our fine feline friends.

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Life's Lessons

Life’s Lessons

Don’t Jump To Conclusions Until You Have All Of The Facts

Things can look black and white, but sometimes they do not. If you misplace something, you may think someone may have stolen it. After you look several times and do not see it, you jump to conclusions. One time, I looked in my kitchen cupboard for a food product I knew I had not eaten, but I could not find it. I knew I had placed it. The next day, I found it right off the bat. If you are concentrating on something too much, you may overlook it even though it has been in plain sight all along. God will always lead you on the right path. Do not think you did something wrong when you get an illness, as they do not overlook anyone, as it is just part of life. Pray to God to help you get through your illness without much pain or suffering, as God listens to your prayers 24/7. Never judge a book by its cover until you have read it. Do not be too quick to judge someone, as you may be affected by how you judge them to a higher degree.

Live And Learn From The Past

If I went to a store and were not treated right, I would not return to face the same kind of treatment. I had traded for a vehicle but did not get every little detail in writing. Luckily, I had a friend with me when I purchased it. He tried to stick me with a two-wheel drive instead of a four-wheel drive. I finally got a letter from the sales manager saying he would give me a vehicle one year newer. He wanted me to pay more because it was a four-wheel drive, and my friend said no, she had already paid for that which I had. The owner said he could not correct the problem. I showed him the sales manager’s signed letter, and he quickly changed his tune. He dared to ask me how I liked the vehicle later, and I told him I wouldn’t say I liked it. He asked me why I wouldn’t say I liked it, and I said it was what I had to go through to get it. I did not have that vehicle for long and have nothing to do with that dealership now.

God And Life

If you follow and love God with all your heart and soul, you are on the right path. Many people will come into your life who will try to lead you astray if you let them. People will have investments and tell you you cannot lose any money with their investments. People will offer free advice, some of which will be good and the rest wrong. Consider the source before you follow someone else’s path in life. I prefer to follow God’s path for my life. Always take the path less traveled or a tried and true path. And the path that God wants for your life, and you cannot go wrong. Life lessons are necessary for you to grow and help God and others.

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Watch What You Say To People

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 24, 2024
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Your Tongue Might Get You In Trouble

Never tell someone that they are fat or too thin. Not all of us are built the same. If someone comes into your business, treat them equally regardless of size, shape, or whatever. Never judge a book by its cover. If someone wears work clothes, do not assume they are poor or beneath you. A woman had an antique store, and a woman came in that had been painting her office building. The store owner ignored her and treated her like she was invisible because she assumed she had no money to buy antiques. She told her friend she had never been maltreated in any business before. The lady with the antique store lost what would have been a good customer, along with everyone she told about her experience there.

Lift People Up And Great Them Cordially

Make someone feel important when they enter your store. Ask them how they are today with a friendly smile on your face. Don’t act like a know-it-all, as that gets old quickly. Remember, the customer is always right; you are to serve the customer, and they are not there to serve you. Never fight or argue with your customers, for soon you will not have any in your place of business as you scared them all away with your quick and nasty temper.

People Never Forget When They Are Treated Badly

They will tell all of their friends about it, and their friends will say to their friends, and soon it is all over town, and it will be tough to get your reputation back as a good and fair store as to how you treat your customers needs. If your customer is unhappy, your store will eventually suffer the consequences. We need service after the sale, not just before the sale. I want to talk to a human being on the phone, not a robot. Businesses will lose sales eventually because people will be fed up with the robot saying I did not get that or I do not understand that. The robot says we will get back to you. They never have for me. I have to call about ten times before my issue gets resolved, and I am fed up with robots acting like humans.

Treat God With Respect And Be Thankful For Your Many Blessings

God has given you so much in your lifetime. God has saved you from many disasters in your lifetime. Sing praises to God daily, for without God; you would be nothing, John 15:51. God is my guide in life and compass; when you have God by your side, you are never lost for long. God hears all the words that leave our mouths and if they are meant to harm or hurt someone. Be careful about the spoken word, like a spent arrow shot in the dark. Once something nasty is said to someone, you cannot retract it. You have to apologize and try to regain their trust, which will be very hard. Think before you speak, and never jump to a conclusion until you have heard all the facts.

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Catching Cats That Are very hard To Catch

Catching Cats That Are Very Hard To Catch

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 20, 2024
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Catching Feral Cats

Trying To catch a feral cat can be very difficult. I generally put canned tuna in water at the back of the trip in a catch-and-release cage. Most of the time, I am lucky and catch a cat. I have caught two skunks and two opossums in the past since they also like tuna. Sometimes, I have caught them in a large fishing net and put them in a cage to take them to my vet and have them fixed and checked. Always have very thick mittens they cannot bite through for your safety.

Catching Any Cat

Catching a cat that does not want to be caught takes a lot of patience. Try to have someone help you catch your cat if you need to take him to the vet for a checkup and he is not keen on it. Have someone close the cage door when you have the cat ready to put in the cage, as some cats will leap right up in the air and be on their merry way. Sometimes, it takes at least four attempts to catch a cat with a large neck that you cannot hang onto well. Some cats will go into hiding when they see the cage come out. I have one cat that hides back in any area that is hard for me to get to. I move a few things, and then I can catch him in a fish net and get him in the cage safely. Never get mad at your cat just because he does not like cages. Your cat is afraid of the unknown and is trying to cope the best way he knows how.

Treats Back In The Cage

Some cats will run into the cage if they see their favorite kitty snacks or some fancy, moist cat food in the cage. You may also want to put some catnip in the cage to lure him into the cage. A new cat toy with catnip in it may do the trick.

Talk Calmy To Your Cat

They won’t be if you are not calm about catching your cat. I talk to my cats and reassure them everything will be fine. I pat them if they let me while trying to catch them. Make the catching process as comfortable as you [possibly can for your feline friends.

Putting Them In The Cage

Always put their back legs in first. If cats can see the cage, they will jump and fuss and probably bite or scratch you if they are not used to cages. Sometimes, you can put two cats in a large cage together, which will lure the other cat in if they are friends. Never put two cats in a cage that do not like each other as they will get hurt badly.

Sturdy Cage

Ensure you have a sturdy, well-made pet carrier that can withstand your cat’s weight. Some people have tried to take their cat to the vet with no cage, and their cat escaped, never to be seen again. Buy a pet carrier so your feline friend will be safe and secure. Good luck catching your cat or cats.

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