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My Cats Hierarchy

My cats have a definite pecking order. Kohl is my oldest house cat, and he rules the roost. If he sees another cat sitting in my lap, he leaps into my lap, and the younger cat leaves my lap and takes over. Garfunkel is next in line. If Conrad sees Garfunkel on my lap, he will sit on the arm of the recliner until Garfunkel leaves. At least they all take turns sitting on my lap, and there are no fights.

All of my cats have their favorite resting places. One time Kohl took over Conrad’s recliner, so Conrad took over Kohl”s hammock, and after that, no one tried to outmaneuver each other. Kohl always wants to be the first cat in the morning to drink fresh water. When cat treats are handed out, Kohl is always the first to come, but they all get their fair share.

Addi’s family controls the household in my other house, and Cali, my part-Siamese cat. Addi and her Aunt and family make sure they get what they want. Cali is in charge if only two of Addi’s family are in the room. Russ gets along with everyone as he is a very loving cat and refuses to take sides. Cali lost her cat hierarchy when Addi was pregnant with her kittens. Addi was protecting her future family, and she wanted to keep Cali in line so her mindset would cover her kittens. All other cats in my other house would help Addi care for her kittens except Cali. Addi would not let Cali anywhere near her kittens. After Addi’s kittens were grown, Cali was the top cat again.

The cat beds, hammocks, cat trees, and window sill cat beds seem always to be occupied by the same cats. They never seem to have any disagreements about their sleeping arrangements. They all take turns eating in the morning out of their food bowls. Cat snacks must be placed in different areas to ensure everyone gets a snack or two. There are enough heated cat beds so everyone can have their separate bed if they desire. Some of my cats like snuggling up in large heated cat beds.

My cats seem to like different cat toys at other times, so they do not care who plays with a cat toy. Brightly colored cat toys and catnip-filled toys, singing bird toys, circle game toys, and feathers or a fish on the end of a long stick are always winners with my cats. Kohl’s favorite toys are plastic or cloth green frogs.

Cats do have a pecking order or ranking system. My cats seem to agree on a system that works for me, with no bloodshed or missing fur. My cats seem to know that I would not put up with them harming each other, and they behave perfectly well. I hope you and your cats agree on their cat hierarchy standards and your standards for a peaceful and pleasant life together for many years to come.

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Living In A Positive Manner

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 22, 2020
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Always look at your glass half full and not half empty. Negativity will suck you down in a vortex that will devour you if you let it take over your daily thoughts. Surround yourself with positive-thinking individuals that are movers and shakers. Think of at least one positive thing that happened to you today and move forward with that.

Remember you woke up this morning, and that was a positive. Plan out your day so you can achieve the goals that you have set for yourself. Do not expect the impossible from yourself, and set realistic goals that you can live up to. Do your toughest jobs first and then work your way down to the easy jobs. You will be glad you are doing the easy jobs in the afternoon as you have gotten worn down earlier in the day.

God wants us to live positively, thrive, and set an excellent example for others. Be a good steward whenever and however you can see every day. Help lift people’s spirits and let them know you genuinely care about their well-being. You show someone you care about their well-being by being there for them in good and bad times, talking about the future, looking at them and showing empathy, and more.

Adverse events happen to all of us. It is best to quickly learn from an adverse event and turn it into something positive. If you can warn someone about what happened to you and prevent it from happening to them, that is positive. Protect and nurture those you love, and do not let negativity get the better.

Start your day with positive thoughts and think about how I can improve the world today. Live up to your fullest potential, and never waste a day on negativity. God has faith in you that you can achieve significant and remarkable things if you stay focused on the positive and lock the door to negativity. Leave your good mark on the World and make a positive and everlasting influence in other people’s lives, as that will leave you a great legacy. God Bless you in all your endeavors to leave negativity far behind you.

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Cat Personalities

My cats have different personalities; some are outgoing, and some prefer to be alone. Some of my cats love to be held and petted; others will let you keep them for a little while, and then they want down. Some of my cats will give you a love nip, and others will draw your blood.

I have had many male and female cats over the years. My male cats will tolerate more and love to be held and made a fuss over for an extended period. My female cats are less tolerant and seem to have a moody personalities. The female cats want to hold on to their terms only.

My cat Kohl is amiable and outgoing. Garfunkel is shy and more reserved. Conrad is a one-person cat. Cali, Faith, and Russ love to press and rub against your legs or hand. Addi is a one-person cat, and her kittens, Mr. Gray, Hilford, and Sherlock, take after their Mother. Maggie is friendly, and her sister is a one-person cat. Peter is timid and very reserved. Nicole wants to be left alone and likes to bite a person’s hand.

Cats tend to have the same personalities that their parents had. I once had a purebred Siamese house cat that was extremely moody. She would be fine one minute, and the next minute, she would bite you without much warning. Siamese cats have their mindset, and we cannot change it.

Most of the cats now are domestic shorthair, Siamese, Persian, and Himalayan, which makes for a more even temperament. I have had purebred Himalayan cats and Maine Coon cats. The Himalayans are very quiet with a beautiful personality. I like the Maine Coon cats. They are long-haired and friendly and have a shrill meow.

When picking out a new cat, look at its parent’s personalities and the breed traits of the cat you are considering, and then you and your new cat will both be happy for many years to come.

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Obedient

We are obedient to people in authority when we comply with their orders or request. We need to respect people in power. We need to follow the guidance of our parents as they only want the best for us and want us to succeed in life. We need to follow the advice of our teachers and anyone working to make us successful. Obedience is a key that unlocks the door to our success. Submit to guidance from figures in authority. Learn from others and comply with their orders or request. If you never heed your employer’s advice, you will fail.

Be obedient to what God is calling you to do in your life. Submit yourself to God’s guidance regularly. Obedience unlocks many blessings that we would never achieve without God’s guidance. Observation demonstrates our faith and trust in God. We must read God’ss word daily and ask him to empower us with his Holy Spirit so that our life will honor him.

By helping people that are downtrodden and oppressed, we are allowing God. When we help anyone in need, we are one of God’s obedient children. Help those in need get food, clothing, necessities, and more. Be there for someone who is lonesome and in the condition of a cheerleader. Share the scripture with as many people as you possibly can. Read a portion of the Bible daily and see how it applies to your life today and how it could benefit the life of someone you know. When you obey God’s word, you are never truly alone. Before you know it yourself, God knows your inner workings and what you need in your life.

Being obedient to God is the key to a happy, joyful, peaceful, and loving life. Avoid gossip, negative thoughts, and do not listen to things that do not go by God’s principles, as that is how he wants us to live. Follow the Ten Commandments as they are not called the ten suggestions. We must deny ourselves many worldly pleasures, take the cross, and follow God.

Scripture 1 John 2: 17

The World and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.

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Where I Have Adopted Some Of My Cats

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 11, 2020
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My Grandfather found my first cat Flossie in our field. Flossie was a very young kitten, and she was gray and white. She was very friendly and would follow me all over the farm. Flossie had many kittens over the years that I grew very fond of. She and all of her kittens were excellent mousers.

Many of my cats over the years were found in restaurant parking lots. I found one of my house cats Philmoor under a car at Perkins. He was purring away loudly when we pulled into our driveway. He was very friendly and lived to be ten years old. I found one of my calico cats Victoria at a restaurant, and she was waiting by their door for a new owner to rescue her. She had a beautiful calico kitten that looked just like her. I adopted Addi from a restaurant that was partnered with a cat shelter. Addi is an amiable silver tabby cat. Addi had five lovely kittens, and I still have three of them. Her other two kittens found a wonderful and loving home they were adopted into.

I have found several of my house cats in my local newspaper. All of my Siamese cats were found by listings in my newspaper. I adopted Sugar, Ginger, and Tammy. Sugar was a beautiful seal point Siamese cat who kept me company for many years. Ginger was a lynx point Siamese cat, and she was very kind and gentle and lived to be 18 years old. I adopted Tammy, a blue point Siamese cat, from a young couple having a baby. My grandmother had Tammy for many years, and she dearly loved her. Cali, my calico cat, was one of several cats a young couple had. They could not afford to keep all of their cats. Cali is part Siamese, and she is very vocal and beautifully marked.

I adopted Simon and Garfunkel from a restaurant listing on a bulletin board. Their Mother had come to their house pregnant, and they had to find a home for her four kittens. Simon died relatively young of a disease. Garfunkel is a very kind, gentle, and loving house cat.

I have adopted several cats because their owner died, and the family had to find new homes for them. I have adopted stray cats over the years. My vet gave me one of his house cats named Red. He had found Red on a golf course in December. Red was a Red Tabby cat, and he was brilliant. Red lived to be 17 years old. My purebred Maine Coon cat Fresca was given to me by my cousin years ago. About 12 years ago, a kitten was born on my farm that looked almost identical to Fresca.

I have adopted many lovely outdoor cats from farmers and people who have tried to find cat homes in their neighborhoods. Try to adopt and help out a cat needing a safe, warm, loving home. God bless you and your cat family.

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Vulnerable

All of us feel very vulnerable at times. Depending on our situation, we may feel unsafe, at risk, or endangered; when we are young or elderly, it is easier for people to take advantage of us. When we are young and naive or elderly, someone may have the upper hand on us. We are very trusting in general of other people. In times of hardship and trials, people tend to pray for others and exploit the situation to line their pockets. We must always be on guard for uncouth characters that are out and about.

We are very vulnerable in times of a pandemic. Some people think price gouging is OK. I think price gouging is as low as you can go. Never take advantage of people struggling to buy and need essential items to survive. Remember the Golden Rule and live by it every day of your life. The Golden rule is: Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto To You.

Many phone scammers and internet scammers make a living taking advantage of vulnerable people. They may get by with that on earth, but they will not get by with that on Judgement day. Some places keep sending out donation forms, hoping you will forget that you just paid them.

The price of face masks and other essentials that we need due to our pandemic are all over the place. Since March 1st, 2020, my grocery bill for the same items has increased by $40.00. Everyone has to pay a lot more for all of their essential items.

Are healthcare workers on the front lines vulnerable to catching Covid – 19? Remember to thank healthcare workers daily as they fight to help save our lives. People with preexisting conditions and illnesses are very vulnerable to catching Covid – 19. Stay home and only go out for essential items for the next life you save just might be your own. Covid – 19 does not discriminate against anyone or any age group. All of us could die from this pandemic that we are in.

Be nice to people, businesses, and all people that you meet. If a store is out of an item you need or want, do not lose your cool; it is not their fault if they are waiting for supplies. Do not get irate and out of control with workers. It takes us all long to get supplies than it used to, as that is the new normal. We must beat this pandemic together, as it is genuine and could kill us anytime. Follow all of the rules and stay safe and well. God bless you and yours.

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My That Is One Smart Cat

Maggie, one of my oldest cats, learned how to use One Fast Cat quickly. When I came to feed her in the morning, she sat on the wheel and would not move. I said Maggie, do you want to show me something? I spun the wheel around, and she stayed on, showing me how she could run on the wheel. I told her that she did a good job and to teach my other cats how to use it.

A pregnant outdoor cat came up to my house in the spring. She was having trouble having her kittens. I helped her deliver one of her kittens, and then she could have the other one alone. She knew that I would come to her rescue and knew that I would help her.

I have had several cats watch TV programs over the years, and they know what they are watching. Garfunkel loves to watch race cars, meerkats, and cheetahs. Conrad was watching birds on TV and put his foot on the bird being shown at the time. Kohl liked watching the cheetahs.

I had a purebred Siamese house cat that would look at a picture with birds in it and place her paw on the birds. She also took a fancy to a concept with two giant tigers on the prowl. Garfunkel likes to look at videos of cats of various sizes, shapes, and forms.

One of my house cats was looking up to the sky constantly just before a tornado warning was issued. When there was a hail storm one spring, my cat hid under the bed before the large hail stones fell to the earth. Cats can sense a change in weather patterns.

Conrad drowns any mouse he happens to see. My home is rodent-free except if a new roof gets put on or a vent pipe comes disconnected, or one happens to run in the door. He must figure he stays cleaner by drowning them and has done his duty to keep me rodent-free. My other two house cats do not know what to do with a mouse since they were tiny kittens when they entered my home. Conrad has them help him coral the rodent in question, and about every time, the rodent runs into his mouth.

Many cats have to wake their owners to warn them of a fire in the house or show them where a gas leak is. One man trained his cat to dial 911, and he never thought his cat could perform the task. His heart attack and his cat dialed 911 and saved his life.

Never underestimate your feline friends’ intelligence; they could save your life someday. God bless our wonderful feline friends for all the beautiful things they do for us, and they ask nothing in return except for our love, comfort, kindness, food, shelter, and support.

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Life Has Many Challenges

Life has many up and downs. How you handle your downs can determine the rest of your life. I refuse to let negativity into my life. Negative thoughts lead to more and more negative thoughts, and you can become so weighed down that you cannot move forward anymore. Moving forward with your life and learning new things every day, and sharing what you have learned with others is what life is all about.

Do not stay stuck on a particular event in your life because it is over, and you can no longer change its outcome. By dwelling on things, you are robbing yourself of productive days. Time waits for no man, and we all have a limited number of days.

If something you are good at becomes more difficult for you to get done, never be afraid to ask for help. We are put on earth to help and praise each other for a well-done job. Consider the source if someone keeps criticizing you regardless of your best efforts.

Life is not easy for anyone, as we never know what might be on another person’s plate. Everyone has family concerns or health issues now and then. Never be too quick to Judge someone, for only God can be the Judge of man. God is the only one who can truly see what is in another person’s heart and soul.

If someone has challenges in their life, you may not know about them. Be kind, compassionate, and caring, and show genuine concern for your fellow man. Some people need food to eat or warm clothing to keep warm on a cold winter night. You never know the plight of someone else. Help people with the challenges they face and try to make their life better for them. Be the best steward that you can be every day. Try to serve your fellow man somehow today and put a smile on someone’s face today.

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Whiskers and Tails

Your cat uses its whiskers to negotiate through tiny openings. My cat Maggie is pleasantly plump and uses her whiskers to see if she can arrange small door openings in the different outdoor buildings. If her whiskers touch the beginning of the door, she will twist her head to make the necessary adjustments so that she can enter the building without getting her head stuck in the doorway. Do not let children trim off your cat’s whiskers, which could result in death. Your cat’s whiskers are a maneuvering-around tool that protects and guides them from dangerous areas where they may get stuck.

Some cats have had their heads stuck in tin cans or glass jars that have not been rinsed out properly. Most cats would lick out a tuna can even if they thought they might get their head stuck in the can. Cats cannot resist certain foods. Be sure to rinse out all of your used tin, cans, etc., so no animal has to suffer the consequences of getting its head stuck or suffocating to death.

Cats use their tails to communicate dislike for another cat. If the cat’s tail is waggingh at a rapid pace,e your cat is in a bad mood or showing aggressive behavior toward the other cat. If your cat’s tail is standing straight up or is relaxed, your cat is in a good mood. Your cat’s tail is like a rudder on a boat, as it helps them land on their feet when they jump down from a high place. A frightened cat will have its hair straight on its tail, and the bottom will look bushy. An annoyed cat will switch the end of its tail, and its whiskers will be pulled back tightly to its face. A sick cat’s tail hangs between its legs and whiskers, and its ears will remain abnormal for a long time.

Remember to always listen to your cat’s body language. This is how your cat can communicate with you and other cats or animals. You will know if your cat is happy, frightened, annoyed, or content with life.

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Expectations

We all have strong expectations of what we want and should achieve. There will be positive and negative things that will happen to us in our lifetime. You can not expect to achieve great things without putting your heart and soul into your work. Nothing ever gets handed to you on a silver platter. It would be best if you worked for what you achieved in life. God will help you with your goals in life as he gives you the power and the ability to learn and work for what is important to you.

Expectations have limits. You cannot expect to gain instant fame overnight, as it may be a lifetime effort on your part. You generally get out of life what you put into your life. Remember always to stay focused on your goals in life and let no one dis-swayed you from achieving them. Your life will have many ups and downs but do not let the downs hold you down for too long. Life is fast-paced and waits for no man.

We expect to have a job and to get paid a decent wage for the work we do at our job. Layoffs occasionally happen, so you must save money for a rainy day. Certain health conditions will come up in our lives that may alter our expectations for a while or forever. We try to live up to the expectations of others to make them happy. Never let anyone take your expectations down the wrong road in life, for you know what is right and wrong. God is the only true Judge of man, so do not even try to Judge others, for you do not know their past or the roads they have been down.

We expect our friends to treat us fairly. We want a wonderful and kind, loving family. We all want good health and to feel reasonably safe in our homes. We hope our money will hold out for our lifetime. We hope we will have someone care for us in our old age. We expect good health care with experienced nurses and doctors that will treat us with the utmost respect.

God expects us to worship him and put him above all others. We hope God helps us get through all of life’s storms. God has always been by my side and is my constant companion and compass. God bless you and yours. Expect the best and achieve the most that you possibly can in life.

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