Cat Tales with Laura and Inspirations with Laura

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 4, 2022
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When Sickness Hits Our Loved Ones

We become angry when someone we love is very sick, and we cannot help them except pray for God’s healing touch. It saddens one when there is no cure for an illness or a disease that a loved one gets. We ask God why he is letting this happen to our loved ones. Somedays, a person is completely covered and enveloped in sadness, and one wakes up crying. We think life is not fair, but no one is treated any differently as bad health and illness come to all of us eventually. Loss is hard for everyone. We develop long and lasting friendships and never want them to end. When our loved ones die, we feel like a boat drifting on the ocean, hitting every wave with great force and turbulence.

The Veil Cannot Be Lifted.

If we stay focused on the disease and not the person, sometimes all we see is the disease which is not fair to the person. One party said that is not my daughter anymore as all she saw was the disease. Please think of how bad her daughter felt when she said that right before her. Please think before you speak, and do not say hurtful things to sick or dying people, as they still have feelings. One party told a very ill person that they get the kind of disease they deserve right in church. That party missed the sermon’s point that day and what it means to attend church. They might as well stay home as they have not learned anything. You lift people in the church and pray to God to touch them with his healing power.

We Get Angry When We Are Told We Or A Loved One Will Not Get Better

We think why I and I say why not me as it happens to everyone eventually. We may be in denial and not talk about it or mention it. Death can come like a thief in the night. We may die suddenly of a heart attack or linger for years. Try to make the best of every day, be a good steward, and help spread God’s good works to the masses. We will be in Heaven someday with our family, friends, and pets, and the Veil of sorrow will be gone forever.

The Lord And Sadness

The Lord will destroy the Veil of sadness that is spread over everyone. When a loved one dies or becomes sick, a veil of sorrow embraces us. Somedays, we can hardly lift one foot in front of the other. On certain days if we keep swamped, the sadness will leave for a little while. Somedays, we can only sit down and rest as we feel empty and defeated inside. The Lord will comfort us on our darkest days if we pray for help. I have discovered that when I have prayed, the Lord has brought a person into my life, giving me hope to continue and live life to its fullest again. There is no more death and sadness in Heaven as the former has been defeated.

Scripture:

Isaiah 25:7 On that mountain, the Lord will destroy the Veil of sadness that covers all the nations. He will beat the gloom that is spread over everyone.

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Some Cat Problems

Constant Grooming Beyond What Is Normal

Some cats will lick themselves until they have a bald spot or spots. Some cats are lonely or bored lick themselves beyond the ordinary for something to occupy their time. Have games and toys for your cat to play with so boredom does not sink in for your overall cat’s health and mental well-being. If your cat keeps licking their behind, it may have a urinary tract infection or worms that your vet should treat ASAP. A cat with fleas will clean and clean itself and itch itself until they remove some hair or have raw spots that could get infected. Take your cat to your Vet to get treated for fleas and have your home cleaned by a professional pest person, as fleas multiply very fast and will bite you to pieces.

Teeth And Your Cats Health

Have your cat’s teeth checked and cleaned when your Vet tells you your cat’s teeth need cleaning to prevent significant health problems. A cat may roll his tongue around in his mouth if he has a bad tooth or stops eating his usual amount of cat food and loses weight rapidly. Bad teeth can affect your cat’s heart and brain. A cat with bad teeth will not live long if not cared for properly. Help your cat keep its pearly whites in good form.

Too Many Cats In Your Home

Each cat in your home should have 1.5 litter boxes per cat. Cats do not like to share their litter boxes with too many cats. Your cat may do his business outside his litter box if he deems it not clean enough. Humans also like clean restrooms, or we may drive down the road looking for one. Clean your litter box out entirely and put all fresh litter in it often, and you and your cat will be happy with a clean and nice-smelling litter box.

Cats And Anxiety

Cats can get nervous when we go on a vacation and leave them. They may be afraid of the person caring for them and will not eat as much as usual. They may knock some things off a shelf because they are upset that you left them. Some anxious cats have eaten some of their wool cat toys or blankets, so do not leave these items out if you will be gone for a while. Never leave string toys out, as your cat could swallow the string and die from it, as it could cause a blockage in their digestive system. Anxious cats will hide if they sense a storm is coming, and they meow and yowl loudly. All of my house cats are excellent weather predictors. If a stranger comes into your home, your cat may pee on his clothes because he is upset with a new person in the house, and cats do not like any changes to their daily routines. One woman had a new boyfriend, and every time he would try to kiss her, her cat would hiss and growl and try to bite him. Her cat finally grew accustomed to him because he would pat the cat gently and talk to him in a calm voice. Remember, your feline friend is doing his best to please you. I hope you and your cats can live anxiety-free lives.

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Sharing With Others

Sharing A Table With Others

It is nice to share a table with others and visit them. Eating a meal with others helps you relax and have a better appetite. You can learn many things by visiting with people on vacation or with your church family. You may know where you might want to plan your next vacation after visiting with people in your tour group while you eat with them. You may stay with someone locally and find out where a good repair shop is to work on your car. You might ask the person at the table across from you what their favorite food is at the restaurant you are eating at or where some of their favorite restaurants are in town. Sharing knowledge is how all of us learn. Christ broke bread with his disciples, and it means one body in Christ which is an unbreakable family bond, not just with each other but also with God.

Share The Fruits Of Your Labor With Those Less Fortunate

If you can donate money to worthy causes, you will be able to help many people in need of food, housing, clothing, and so much more. If you have extra food, donate it to a food bank or a place where people can get free food. Donate suitable used clothing to help people who cannot afford new clothing. Give new books to people who like to read, or put a little library stand in your neighborhood. If you are blessed, share your blessings with others. It is better to give than to receive. God loves a cheerful giver. The Lord has given you much, so share your bounty with others that need much.

Never Take The Last Morsel Of Food Or Anything

if you are invited to someone’s house, and there is just one cookie on the plate, do not take it or eat it as it belongs to your hostess. Never be greedy when eating. Make sure there is enough for everyone. Never ask if you can do something that someone has if you know that is all that they have. Never ask someone that may be dying soon if you can have something that you may admire in their home, for only a true Vulture would do that. Treat people how you want God to treat you, and then you cannot go wrong.

If You Have Two Of Something And Someone Ask You For One, Give It To Them Gladly

If you have two skillets and someone needs one give it to them. If you have several coats give some away. You do not need clutter in your home and maybe a treasure to another person. If someone has lost all they owned due to a fire or storm, help them with the extras you have in your home and give them a gift certificate to a clothing store, gas station, grocery store, etc. Help people out when and however you can, and remember you may be on the receiving end yourself one day. If you would not like to receive a specific item, do not give it to someone else. God helps all of us who ask for help by praying and praising him.

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The Mellow And The Not So Mellow Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 24, 2022
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Female Cats

Female cats tend to want things on their terms all of the time. Female cats do not make as good of lap cats as males. They may sit on your lap for a while and then want down quickly. Female cats tend to have a lousy temper more often than their male counterparts. I had a purebred Siamese female house cat, and she would stare at you just before trying to strike your face. Never stare at a cat yourself; she views that as a treat and will try to attack you. I had one Siamese female cat that was very friendly, and she did make an excellent lap cat, but she was an exception to the rule. I had a black female cat when I was growing up that was very friendly and polite. My first cat was gray and white, and she was excellent with a small child picking her up and fusing over her. I have a female cat in my other house that is very handy with her teeth. She does not want me to touch her or pet her or and if I do, every time she tries to draw my blood, and she is excellent at that pursuit, unfortunately. I have had her since birth, but she considers me enemy number one; she likes my Vet and behaves like a little angel there. I think she prefers men to women on the whole. Female cats are probably slightly more defensive since they must protect and raise their kittens. Siamese and Calico cats seem to be the most unmellow of the female cats according to color and temperament.

Male Cats

Male cats make good lap cats and tend to put up with many people. I used to dress one of my male cats in doll dresses, and he did not mind it. Black cats tend to be the most mellow if you go by the colors of any cat colors. I have had several black male cats that were very mellow over the years, and most were well-behaved. I have two male house cats now, and they get along fine and will groom each other. My house cat Cali, who lives with my two male house cats, gets jealous of them sitting on my lap and will bite them to get a place on my lap. Garfunkel is a very kind and loving male cat who loves to sit on my lap every chance he can get and then purrs contentedly. Conrad was born and raised on my farm and is related to some of my original farm cats. He is timid but loves and is devoted to me only as he does not trust others. I prefer male cats as they tend to be more mellow and are not flighty. Whatever sex of cat you get, I am sure you will love it regardless of its ways and antics. I hope you and your cats have many happy and healthy days ahead.

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Helping Hands

Caring For The Sick

Helping the sick is helpful to them and you. A person feels good when they can help someone who needs their help when sick. By helping them, you can speed up their recovery time, and it lets them know that they are loved and cared about. Caring for the sick is not always easy, but it is gratifying when they feel better or you put a smile on their face today. All of us will want a compassionate and caring person on our side someday to help us when we can no longer care for ourselves. If you are not loving or compassionate, do not go into the line of nursing, as it will be a horrible injustice to the sick person. I have seen caregivers ignore the ill person or be rude or hateful to them; I have no place in my heart for a person like that. Everyone must remember our growing older with every passing day, and we must help each other through the ups and downs in life. A compassionate caregiver will help us have fewer down times and more up times.

Helping And Healing Hands

If someone needs groceries, offer to get them and cook a meal or take them out for lunch or an afternoon snack. It is nice to visit with people; they greatly appreciate your visit. Hearing another person’s calm and warming voice can be uplifting and healing. Having someone hold your hand while in the hospital has remarkable healing powers and lets you know you are loved and cared for deeply. People with many visitors while they are sick in the hospital tend to make faster recoveries than those who do not. I have known people that lived in a nursing home that only had one family member visit them for the whole year, and that was generally at Christmas time. All of us need helping and healing hands in our lives, and we hope that we can count on our family members and friends when we need them the most. Sometimes people think you are putting on when you are sick to get attention. I had an emergency room Doctor do that to me, and the next day, I was back again. My friend told him I was not myself, and I finally got help. Always have an advocate for you when you go to the hospital or doctor’s office if you cannot be your advocate anymore, as it may be a matter of life or death for you.

Gods Healing Hands

He listens to our prayers when we pray to God to be healed or made well again. God has made me well again, and I will praise God every day of my life for the many blessings he has given me. Praise be to God. Let all of us use our healing hands to help those that need caring, compassionate, and loving help to make their days shiny and bright with the love of people, friends, family, and God.

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Cats Love Extra Warm Places To Sleep

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 17, 2022
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Cats Sleeping By Furnace Vents And Heaters

My cats love to lay as close to a furnace vent as the weather gets colder. I have a cat bed beside the furnace vent for added warmth. Cats like it very warm and seek out the best spot for a nap next to your furnace vent. I have a heated electric fireplace with a cat mat in front of it, which is a prime spot on cold days. I have an infrared heater that I plug in on extra cold days, and one of my cats sleeps there.

Heated Or Insolated Cat Beds

I love K & H heated cat beds, which last a long time. One of my heated cat beds is at least ten years old. I have heated two-bedroom and one-bedroom cat buildings that are insolated and have a heating pad. I also have cat beds for one cat only. I have a cat bed that is insolated only that my cats love to sleep in. Heating pads with a fleece cover also work well if they are out of the elements. There are notable heated cat buildings in your garage or outdoors for outdoor use. The outdoor ones are perfect if you are trying to help a feral cat make it through the winter months. I have heated windowsill cat beds, perfect for the fall months, and my cats can look outdoors between catnaps.

Cat Blankets For Cats

I have purchased two cat blankets that my indoor cats like to lounge on and sleep on. I have one on my recliner and my couch, and then my furniture does not get covered with cat hair, and my cats love them. Small travel blankets or a baby blanket work well, also.

Cat Beds And Towels

I have several cat beds that are not heated, and I have put large fluffy bath towels in them. My cat next door loves to sleep on these in the fall and the warmer winter days. I have an old washing machine just for my cat items. I wash the towels and place them back in the box holding the cat beds since they are on sleeves.

Cat Hammocks And Your Bed

Cats like to rest in cat hammocks since they are covered in thick fleece and off the floor. You can also place a towel in the cat hammock for extra warmth. I used to let my cats sleep in bed with me until I discovered I was allergic to cats. My cat liked being as close as they could to me, and I wanted the heat that radiated from them.

Draft Free Resting Spots

All cats like a spot that is draft free for their catnap. Cats also want a quiet place and a traffic-free area in your home. Ensure your cat is cozy and warm this fall and winter, and you will have a happy and healthy cat. I hope you and your cats keep warm this winter.

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See With Clarity

Clean Up Misunderstandings With People

Suppose someone sees something in a very different light than you do; find out why. Perhaps the person misunderstood what you tried to convey to them. If one word is wrong in a conversation with someone, you might stir up a hornet’s nest and not even know why. Suppose someone gets mad at you suddenly; find out why. Do not sit around crying and thinking, why won’t they speak to me anymore? Ask your friend or coworker what you said or did that made them mad at you and got it resolved quickly before it keeps escalating and keeping you awake at night. Without clarity, in a situation, no one can see the other person’s true feelings or why they responded as they did.

Store Owner And Customers

If you have a store and someone says you sold them defective merchandise, try to satisfy the customer by exchanging the item. If you can Definity see that they broke the thing trying to assemble it, help them make it with a new part. Remember, the customer is always right; they will tell others quickly if you do not treat them. Help out your customers after the sale. Businesses told me the item was mine now, and I was alone. Luckily, I went to the store owner, who made it right. Business owners must have clarity with their customers to stay in business and have repeat customers. One time a man went to a car shop with a problem with his car, and they said here is the wrench. Fix it yourself. I felt sorry for the older man and knew they would never have pulled that with him if he had been younger. That car shop lost my business forever after I saw how they treated him.

Health Care And Clarity

Treating you fairly and with the utmost respect in a hospital would be best. A healthcare worker told me to clean up my mess when I was very ill. When she gets older, she will have clarity when treated the same or worse. Some people never have clarity when caring for others and never will unless they realize that they will be old and sick someday, and that is how they will want to be treated. They will wish for someone gentle, caring, compassionate, and kind to meet their needs. No one wants to be in a nursing home, care center, or a hospital, but it becomes necessary as we age, and we need people with great clarity to help us at our most vulnerable times. Old age comes to all, and time moves along very quickly. Care worker’s time keeps moving into the future, and you will be in a care center shortly. Remember The Golden Rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

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Cats That Show There True Colors

Cats That Show Their True Colors

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 10, 2022
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The Color Of Your Cat May Affect His Personality

I have had many orange-colored cats that were very friendly and outgoing. My orange-colored cats were brilliant and playful and loved being around strangers. I have had many bi-colored cats who loved to be around me and sit on my lap. My orange and bi-colored cats generally lived to be 10 to 18 years old. My black cat Conrad is timid and only prefers to be around me and no one else. Over the years, I have had other black cats who were very outgoing and loved to be around people. Most people prefer tuxedo cats which are white and black or gray and white. I have seven tuxedo cats, one black, one silver tabby, one orange and white, one gray tabby, one calico, one cream, and one Russian blue-colored cat. My gray tabby is friendly with me but suspicious of strangers. My silver tabby is good with most people. Cali, my calico, has an excellent and pleasing personality. My cream-colored cat is bashful and somewhat aloof. My Russian blue-colored cat is not friendly and instead is left alone. Black and White tuxedo cats and plain black cats get adopted less than other colors.

Male Or Female Cat

Male cats love to be held more than female cats do. Male cats are more affectionate with other cats and humans than female cats are. The males form stronger bonds with their litter mates and other cats in your household. Females tend to be more standoffish and aloof compared to male cats. If you are looking for a friendly lap cat, consider adopting a male cat. I had a lynx point Siamese female cat that was amicable years ago. Otherwise, my male cats were the best for sitting on my lap and being familiar with an excellent disposition. I love all of my female cats dearly as I love my male cats. Some cats prefer men as their owners, and others prefer women. The cat’s genetics and environment are the keys to whether you and your cat will bond.

Cats Get Jealous

Cats are very jealous of other cats if they seem to be receiving more attention than they are. If you give your cat a cat treat, you better provide all the cats in your house with a cat treat. Cats know if they are being mistreated and will let you know in their way. They may act out to get your attention. After all, negative attention is better than no attention in their mindset. If you bring a new cat into your household, your old cat will try to get the young cat in trouble. My old cat knocked over the Christmas tree once, and naturally, I blamed the new cat, and my old cat thought bingo, I won that round. My old cat had a few pine needles on his fur, so the jig was up rather quickly.

My True Colored Feline Friend For Life

I hope you and your cat have a loving and caring bond for life. I hope your cat has a beautiful and pleasing disposition. May you and your cat have many moments together. May you and your cat see each other through good and bad times. God bless our feline friends with a long healthy, and happy life.

Things To Improve On

Thank People

Thank the people that have helped you out. Never take someone’s friendship for granted. Company is given and taken. To have a friend, you have to be a friend. Once a hateful word leaves your mouth, you cannot take it back because it is like a sped arrow lost in the dark. I had a friend of a friend yell at one of my friends, cursing him out for something he did not do. I felt terrible about the situation and apologized to my friend, who got cursed at for no good reason. Thank People, and never make a mountain out of a molehill because it will come back to bite you.

Be Kind And Considerate Of Other Peoples’s Feelings

Once feathers get ruffled, they never seem to lay back down the same way again. If you have a waitress working all by herself because the other workers did not show up to work, do not ask her where my food is or hurry up. She is doing her best and giving h, er an extra large tip because at least she came to work and served you. Please do not say things that hurt people and put them down, as there is plenty of negativity in the World already. Life people up and make their day and go the extra mile to help out others. Using curse words against someone in a conversation gives you no credibility. I don’t pay attention to one word they say to me since they cannot communicate in an educated or polite manner.

Be Grateful, Joyful, Peaceful, and Hopeful

Be grateful for what God has provided for you. Thank God for your many blessings every day. Bring joy into the lives of others and be hopeful and settle any differences peacefully. Take a friend out for a surprise lunch and make sure they have a joyful and memorable day to look back on. I hope things will improve, and do not dwell on negative thoughts. God brings joy, laughter, hope, peace, love, and much more into our lives. I am grateful to have God and good friends, family, and more in my life.

Never Make Anyone’s Life Miserable

If you see someone making a person’s life miserable, try to stop it. Never make fun of someone, for the next person that may be made fun of could be you. Always look at the whole picture in life, not just one little section. Never make someone cry or suffer for your wrongs. If you have wronged someone, make it suitable with them ASAP. Never go to bed with an angry heart. Forgive people, for we all make mistakes, stumble, and fall occasionally. God lifts people an,d gives us hope for a spiritual life in heaven. For God, you so loved the World that he gave his only son so that everyone who believes in him shall not perish but has eternal life. Put your best self out there for the World to see and enjoy being kind, helpful, and loving to those who cross your path in life. God bless you and help you improve on things in your life.

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Cats And Wild Animals That Become Friends

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 3, 2022
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Opossums And Cats

I have had opossums eat out of the same cat food dishes my cats eat. One older woman had a baby opossum in her home along with her pet cats. The opossum used the cat litter box and slept in the cat beds and her bed. She took her baby opossum to the Vet, where he had his shots and claws trimmed. He acted just like one of her cats and never tried to bite her. My outdoor cats would let them sleep in their heated cat houses in the winter months.

Raccoons And Cats

I have had many raccoons eat my cat food along with my cats. One raccoon bit my house cat on foot, and I had to bring her to my Vet for shots. Luckily, she had had her rabies shot and rec, covered from her foot bite. I never let her out of my house again after that incident. Raccoons can kill and eat your cats if they cannot find other food.

Skunks And Cats

Skunks and cats will share the cat food dishes, and I have never had a skunk spray my cats or me, thank goodness. I have seen skunks exit my cat building. I had one skunk that used to live under my deck, and she had her babies under the ramp. My cats never bothered her, and she never bothered them.

Mice And Cats

I have seen house cats hold a mouse between their feet to watch it and then let it run away. One cat had a pet mouse he would let sleep curled up in his hair at night. One male cat enables the mouse to eat and drink from his dishes. A family had three cats and one pet mouse. One cat loved the mouse, and the other two viewed it as a beautiful meal. The cat that loved the mouse made it his mission in life to save the life of his mouse friend at all costs, and he succeeded.

Birds And Cats

I had a cat that grew up in a house with parakeets before I adopted her.; I adopted a parakeet, and she dearly loved him. She would lay on the edge of the bed next to his birdcage and listen to him sing away every day. One day a cat came into our house that liked birds in another way, and my cat gave that cat a once over, and she never bothered her pet bird again. One crow fed a homeless baby kitten ground-up worms and saved the kitten’s life. I bet that kitten loved birds and protected them from other cats. I had an outdoor cat with a Blue Jay in her mouth, and I told her to drop it, and the Blue Jay flew away unharmed. I had one cat that grew up in a vet office, and he learned to like all kinds of animals.

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