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Kittens And Their Antics

Kittens love to play with their mother’s tail and anything they see moving, such as leaves, insects, and rodents, and they pounce on anything that catches their attention. Kittens love to wrestle with each other. They practice their skills as kittens so they become perfected as they turn into adult cats. Kittens love to jump on top of things. I had a young male kitten who would walk across a curtain rod and balance perfectly. He couldn’t figure out why he started falling off as he got older. One day, he gave up the curtain-rod balance act for good. Kittens love to crawl up your legs so you will hold them and give them your complete attention. I have had kittens ride on my shoulder while I was painting outdoors or jump on my back while I was gardening. I tried to discourage that behavior. Kittens will chase after cat toys for hours, especially if you toss them in the air. Kittens like to pick a warm spot for an afternoon nap next to Mom if possible.

Adult Cats And Their Antics

I have had adult cats leap off of a door onto my back. My grandmother tried to feed our cats gravy, and they leaped into the pan, sending gravy flying everywhere. The cats licked each other off and enjoyed the gravy. One cat sneaked into our house, jumped onto the table, and licked away at our butter, and the outdoor cat and the butter went outdoors. I had one calico cat climb to the peak of the barn roof, and she stayed up there for two days, then came down when she felt like it. I had a calico that sat on a fence post all day to catch a mouse, and she pounced at the right moment and ate her prize. One night, my house cat meowed a different, curdling, loud warning meow. I had forgotten to pull my shade down, and he alerted me to a man walking down my road at 9 pm. I got up, pulled the shade down, and thanked my cat for his warning meow. I had a female Siamese cat that I adopted that loved parakeets. She had a pet parakeet when she grew up, so we adopted one for her. She loved to sit by his cage and listen to him sing. When her parakeet died, she mourned his passing with wailing meows.

Cats Over The Years

I have had cats that have formed lifelong bonds with our dog and other pets. I had one cat who made our dog and our pet goat her friends, and they would go on hunts together. Several of my kittens came up to my door; they were outdoor kittens, and by meowing and asking to become house cats, they became indoor cats that were well-loved and well-mannered for many years. God bless our house cats and the antics that bring us joy and add spice to life.

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Life With Cats By Your Side

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 9, 2026
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Cats Make Very Good Pets

Cats are very pleasant creatures to have around. Cats have been proven to lower your blood pressure. Humans form a close bond with their pets. Cats seem to sense if you are feeling down or are sick. Cats will lie down next to you and purr, which relaxes you and helps you feel better. Cats do not need to be taken for walks like a dog and are a safer pet for older people, as you do not have to worry about falling on the ice in your old age and maybe breaking a hip. Most landlords will allow a cat in the house if it is fixed and declawed, whereas it is harder to rent a place if you have a large dog. Cats will meet you at the door as they recognize your footsteps from a long distance due to their hearing abilities. Our cats are constantly observing us, as we are like their TV set. Cats learn your routine quickly and become acclimated to it. My cats will watch some of the TV shows that I watch; otherwise, they will take a nap then. My cats take turns sleeping on my lap when I am reading or watching TV. If you do have a small dog, most cats seem to get along well with smaller dogs, and they may even play together. I had a Siamese cat that became friends with my pet hamsters and a parakeet. If pets are raised together when they are young, they will remain friends for life.

Cats Never Seize To Amaze Me

Cats are highly intelligent creatures, as they can remember a former owner for ten years by their voice or footsteps. A cat’s brain is 98% similar to ours. Their eyesight and hearing far surpass ours, making them excellent hunters and huntresses. Cats are one of the most agile creatures because of their spine, which lets them twist and turn quickly in the air and generally land on their feet. Cats will also teach their friends how to open a latched door so they can get out. Cats can solve puzzles, get cat treats, and learn tricks if they want to.

My First Cat Introduction Was When I Was In A Baby Stroller

I have loved cats ever since I saw my first gray colored kitten. My grandfather found one on our farm when I was about two, and then I bonded with the cat forever. Her name was Flossie, and she had many beautiful kittens throughout the years. In her golden years, she went out to the field where my father was working, and she died in an area where he was working. She came out to the field to die next to someone she loved. My father buried her in the spot where she died in the field.

Cats Bring Out The Best Qualities in a Person

Cats are very kind and caring, and people who have them in their lives tend to be kind and caring. Cats love their owners deeply, and they mourn their passing as we mourn our dear pets, because pets are family too. God bless our cats for the love they show for us every single day. Take care of your dear feline friends through all of life’s stages.

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Cats And Food Pecking Order And More

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 21, 2026
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Female And Male Cats

Male house cats think they should have first dibs on the food, just like cats in the wild. Sometimes the males will slap at the female cats if they eat first. I have some female cats that get my male cats running. Faith and Kenzie eat when and where they want to. Generally, male cats like to be held and petted more than female cats do. The female cats are programmed to be on top of their game constantly. If they have kittens, they must be on alert at all times to protect their young from predators of all kinds, and therefore do not have time to be held for long. I have also noticed that female cats do not like having their ears cleaned or taking medicine as much as male cats do. I do have one female housecat that is part Siamese and Calico, and she has let me treat her for years for her kidneys, and she is very tolerant, amazingly. Both sexes are avid hunters, but females tend to be bolder about what they go after. I had a female tortoise shell that would bring home dead garter snakes years ago. I also had a female cat that would kill rabbits and gophers. One amazing female cat had an all-out battle with a skunk. The skunk bit a hunk of her face, but she recovered unscared, and luckily, her rabies shots were up to date. Many years ago, we had farm cats that would kill large rats.

Cat Treat Time

I make sure all of my cats get healthy cat treats. They get organic catnip treats and treats without by-products, fillers, or high ash content, as none of those are good for or safe for your cat’s overall health. My cats love Hartz Delectables squeeze-ups, and they do not contain any harmful ingredients, unlike some canned cat foods. Read the labels on your cat food so you do not feed them food that could lead to the premature death of your beloved feline family.

Some Cats Will Do Most Anything To Gain Your Attention

Your cat may start making a racket when you are talking on the phone, as they want your undivided attention, even if it is negative attention. Your cat may start knocking over pictures or whatnots, or leaping on you over and over again, or meowing loudly. Cats love to lie on your laptop when you want to write a post. I had one cat who would knock all my paperwork off my desk whenever I went on vacation. He was showing me what he thought about me being gone for that length of time and someone caring for him other than me.

Cat Toys And Beds

Cats can be very protective of their toys. Some cats will mark their toys so no other cat will play with them. If your cat does this, please remove the toy immediately and wait a while before replacing it. Some cats have been known to mark their beds or bedding. If that happens, burn the bed and wait a while before replacing it, or they may repeat the offense right away. Never scold your cat, as they do not understand why they are being scolded. God bless our dear feline friends.

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Cats And Their Agenda For The Day

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 1, 2026
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Some Mornings, My Cats Are Under My Feet

Some days, it seems my cats’ agenda is to trip me or to get me to step on them, as they are constantly underfoot. I try to maneuver around them carefully, but once in a while, a tail or foot gets stepped on, and they let out a mewow. My cat will give me a dirty look as if to say I know you did that on purpose. My cat Winchester will pretend that I have mamed him for life, and the moment I look the other direction, he has a miraculous recovery. If it is dark and Milton is underfoot, it is bad, as he is black and I cannot see him. One time, Kohl was sleeping on my steps. I did not see him, and as he got up, I slid all the way down the entire staircase as I lost my footing.

My Cats Comfort Me

Cats seemed very attuned to your inner feelings. If I do not feel well, one of my cats will snuggle right up next to me, or all three of them will sleep in my bed. When I came home from the hospital, my black cat Conrad checked on me every hour on the hour. He would enter the bedroom and meow very loudly until I answered him. He repeated that procedure for two days. He was my male nurse. Cats are also there for you when you lose a loved one, as they sense your sadness and they try to comfort you with their soft meows and gentle purring. If I watch TV or read a book, one of my cats, or two of them, is on my lap.

To Be The Top Cat In The House

Once in a while, my cats will have a little slap fest, and whoever continues and does not run off is the top cat for the day. It seems the same cats compete day after day. They are gentle about it, but the other cat gets the point and runs off. The top cat may get to choose a certain spot to sleep for the day, or to get food immediately, or get more of my devoted attention, as that is how they perceive it.

Catfood, Cat Treats, And Sleeping Areas

All of my cats want to be the first to the food bowls every day, since they think they might get some special cat treats more quickly. When it is cooler, they compete for the heated cat beds, even though the house thermostat is set to 68 degrees. Some of my cats love hammock beds, boxes with clean towels, or tower patrol. The picture window has an end table under it that my cats love, as they can watch the birds eating at the bird feeders or take a nice sunbath in the warm sun. My cats love their catnip toys, circle ball games, eating fresh catnip, organic cat treats, Hartz Squease Ups, Purina One Cat Food, and spending time together. My cats and I enjoy quality time together.

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Cats With The Zoomies

My Black Cat Milton

Miton has the zoomies quite often. He will fly around the room lickety-split, then run out of breath, and his heart rate will go up considerably. Sometimes he will go around in circles trying to catch his long tail, which never works, of course. He loves to run up and down the steps in the house at least three times in a row until he collapses on the floor. He repeats the whole process in the evening. He will get the zoomies when playing with his toys, tossing them into the air and zipping after them.

My Friends Cat Moe

He is a fluffy, long-haired, cream-colored cat with a soft-sounding meow. He will fly up and down the steps with his large toys that he loves deeply. He will lie on them and pounce. He loves to fly up and down the steps and will chase after toys that are thrown in his direction.

My Tuxedo Cat Jasmine

Jassmine is like a gymnastics genius. She will leap from tower to tower without ever missing a beat. She also loves to jump up high onto the cat hammocks, boxes, and beds. She can toss her toys very high in the air and catch them in mid-flight.

My Cat Winchester

He gets the zoomies every morning before I feed my cats their morning meal of weight-loss formula cat food. He is not patient whatsoever. He will start swatting at my other cats as he has a temper in the morning. He will run into them on purpose and start swatting at them or trying to initiate a fight. Once he gets his breakfast, his temper cools down, and his zoomies stop.

My Cat Tigress

She will run around the house at any time of day, then hide behind the stove for a while, then go to the back room and zoom right past me and back into the living room again. She has a lot of energy and seems to be on the move quite often.

My Cat Tammy

She knows when it is time for her to go to the Vet for her shots, and she is running at full throttle through the house, darting past me and hiding in different places, hoping I will not be able to locate her. I found her on top of a cupboard in the kitchen. She finally came down, and, amazingly, we made it to the Vet on time.

My Three Cat Brothers: Mr. Gray, Sherlock, and Hilford

They will run through the house and have a total case of the zoomies when it is time for their yearly Vet checkup. They will hide in a kitchen cupboard, or all of them will hide in a heated, large cat building, or the back of the kitchen cupboard area, squeezing close together, making it almost impossible to catch them. I finally got them caught after running back and forth through the house for at least 30 minutes. I did make it to the Vet on time.

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Domimant House Cat

Dominant House Cat

Your Dominant House Cat Rules The Clowder

He will provoke fights with your other cats. My cat Winchester rules the house. Some days he behaves normally, and other days he acts like a wild jungle cat. He loves to pick fights with the male cats in the house, even though he is half their age. At least all of my v=cats are declawed in front, except for Faith, who was too old to get declawed when I adopted her.

My Cat Cali

When Cali started having kidney failure, Winchester took advantage of her situation. He started attacking her. I put her in my house and after having a test at my Vet that said she had kidney failure, I thenput her in my house with my two cats. I have given Cali water IVs for 6 years now, which help flush toxins from her body and encourage her to drink more water. Cali is the top cat in my house because she has a lot of Siamese blood in her. She does not attack my other two house cats, but she still runs the house according to her plans.

Winchester Is Very Moody

Winchester was a house cat at one point, but he was later dropped off at a farm. A cat that was once a house cat and then became feral has a hard time trusting people again. I love Winchester very much, and he knows it. Once in a while, Winchester will sneak outdoors, and when I try to bring him back in again, he tries to attack my face. I then place him on the floor or hang onto him very tightly, depending on the situation. I have learned to leave him outdoors and keep an eye on him until he runs up to the house door and runs right back in on his own.

My Cat Tammy And Winchester

Tammy had not been feeling exactly up to par. My Vet ran a complete blood panel on her, and it said she had an infection. I took her to my Vet for an antibiotic shot. Winchester knew she did not feel up to par, so he struck her in the face with his leg and foot, and I told him to stop doing that and that I did not approve of that kind of behavior whatsoever.

Everyone Has At Least One Dominant Cat In Their Household

There is a reason why cats act as they do. You never know what a cat has had to endure in its life before you adopted it or took it into your home. Think if you were you and a cat had been kind and loyal to your family for years, and all of a sudden they left you alone and scared on the side of the road. You would not trust anyone, and it would take a very long time to get your trust back in humanity. Siamese cats are always dominant, as it is in their DNA. If your cat has anger issues or trust issues, do the best you can to help your cat gain trust in you. Remember, never yell, strike, scream, or scare your cat, as this will only lead to more issues. Talk to your cat gently, but adjust your pitch a little to let them know you do not approve of their behavior at that moment. Have patience with your cat, as you have no idea what he has been through in his life.

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Why I Love Cats

I Saw My First Cat When I Was Very Young

My Grandfather found a young gray-and-white kitten in our field years ago. The minute I saw her, it was love at first sight. She and I formed a deep bond that stayed with me. She would follow me all over the farm, and she was an excellent companion. If I swung on the swing set, she would lie on the ground next to me. We named her Flossie. Flossie remained on our farm, and over the years, she had many kittens, which I became very fond of. She killed many mice on our farm, along with rats that had gotten into an old open corncrib. Flossie would wait with me in our yard for the school bus to pick me up and take me to school. The bus driver was cautious, and none of our cats got hit by the bus, luckily. Flossie and at least 7 of her kittens waited with me for many years. I love cats’ gentle purrs and how they love to be held and petted on their terms.

I Love To Adopt Cats That Need A Forever Home

Many of my cats have been born on our farm. I have adopted many cats over the years. I have adopted from private parties because they could not keep their pet as they were moving, having a baby, going to college, or going to a care facility. I have adopted from a humane society near me that offers friendly, healthy cats at very reasonable prices, since they are all up to date on shots, spayed or neutered, and microchipped. Cats know if you love them, as they are very good at reading people’s emotions and how you talk to and treat them. I adopted several cats that had been hanging out around restaurants. Cats have gentle souls and are part of God’s creatures, great and small.

Cats Snuggling Next To You

There is nothing more relaxing than hearing the gentle purring of a contented cat on your lap or one lying next to you that lulls you to sleep with its relaxing purrs. Sometimes a cat will lie next to you as close as it can, or rest on top of your head or by your feet. Once in a while, one of my cats will get up in the middle of the night and start an exercise routine of running up and down the steps. At least they stop within a short time.

Cats Have A Special Place In My Heart

Cats know how to get your attention, and they are bright and keen creatures. I could not imagine my life without a cat, as I have had several my whole life. I love taking care of them and attending to their needs and wants. I make sure they have plenty of cat toys, beds, heated beds, cat towers, cat food, and veterinary care so they will live a happy and healthy life with me by their side. Cats are family members, too. Cats have gentle souls, comforting meows and purrs, and they calm you with just their presence in your life.

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Life With cats In Your Home

Life With Cats In Your Home

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 16, 2025
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I Had My First House Cat When I Was Sixteen

My first housecat was an 8-year-old purebred Siamese cat that we adopted. Her name was Sugar, but she did not live up to it. She would occasionally get into trouble. Once she chewed the entire corner off of our Road Atlas, and she chewed up my Mothers genealogy papers. I loved Sugar dearly, even with the characteristics that all Simese cats seem to have. She was a Seal Point Siamese cat. She loved to lie on my lap, but at a certain point, she would give me an evil look. I had to set her on the floor as she would stare at my face as if she were in attack mode. She dearly loved our pet parakeet, Perry. She would lie down next to where he was, and his singing would lull her to sleep. She loved to play with any sponge that she could find. She ran into the field one day, and luckily, my Mother spotted her in an area where no crops were growing. I put her back in our house, and luckily, she never did that again. She lived to be 16 before breast cancer set in, and I had to have her put to sleep.

Ginger Was A Chocolate Point Siamese Cat

She was a very gentle and loving cat, always by my side. She got along fine with cats except female cats. She lived to be eighteen before I had to put her to sleep. She kept me safe from a bat that had gotten into our home while our house was undergoing new shingles installation. She chased it down until I could remove it.

Philmoor

Philmoor was a cream colored tuxedo cat. He was exceptionally friendly, and he would sleep next to me every night. He would purr away contentedly, and he got along fine with my older cats. I found him in a Perkins parking lot. He got liver cancer, and I had to put him to sleep at the age of ten.

I Adopted A Ginger Cat Named Red

Our veterinarian gave Red to me when Sugar died. He had found Red wandering around on a golf course in the winter. Red was a brilliant cat, and he quickly learned to play a cat ball game. He was energetic and wanted to make sure you watched him, knowing he was a master at that game.

Sebastian, Kohl, And Conrad Where Born On My Farm

They were black cats, as I have always loved them because they seem to have a pleasant disposition. Sebastian was an outdoor cat to begin with, but one cold day, he sat by the door and looked at me with his adoring eyes, as if to say, “I will make an excellent housecat for you.” I gave him a warm bath that night and dried him off while he settled in. That evening, he rounded up every toy mouse in the house and had them all lined up in a row.

Kohl

Kohl was a sickly kitten, so I let him in the house. He had the most pleasant disposition of any cat I have ever had. Kohl was a wonderful lap cat, and he got along well with all of my other cats. he was a smart cat and figured out games quickly. Kohl got cancer, and I had him put to sleep.

Conrad Was Born In An Outdoor Cat Building

He became my housecat when he was almost one year old. he would drown any mouse that might happen to get in the water bowl. I threw out the mouse, and he had a fresh, clean water bowl to drink from. He could figure out any treat ball or toy in a matter of seconds.

I Have Cali, Garfunkel, And Milton Now

Garfunkel is a sweet and loving gentleman cat, and Cali is very affectionate and sweet. Milton treats my elder cats with respect and care. Milton deowns mice in the water bowl just like Conrad used to. Cali is still very active and enjoys playing with her cat toys. Gearfunkel is always next to me. I love all of my cats dearly. Cats bring joy to our lives, and it has been proven that people with cats live longer. Cats help keep blood pressure down and provide many other health benefits. God bless all of our feline family with good health for many years to come.

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I Had A Dream About Kensie

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 24, 2025
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I Had A Dream About Kensie About A Week Ago

First, I saw a friend of mine who had died; she looked like an angel, all white, with angelic wings. I then saw a big white cat in a cage sitting on a shelf; she was pure white and glowed in the dark room at night, as if she were an angel. I thought about it for several days, knowing that I had to find this big white cat somehow. I thought, “Where do I look?” so I decided to look at the website where I had adopted my last three cats. I looked for quite a while, was about to give up, then saw Kensie, called them up, and told them to save her for me, as I wanted to adopt her. I told them about my dream, and they said it was meant to be. I think my friend who died and God wanted me to adopt Kensie. I filled out my adoption paperwork, I paid the adoption fee, and now I have Knesie in my life.

Kensie Is In The Bathroom Until All Of My Cats Get Familiar With Each Other, With The Door Shut

I always put the new addition to my cat family in the bathroom, as there is a large crack under the door where they can smell each other’s scents and growl or hiss at each other without anyone getting harmed. I have had excellent success with this method of introduction for years. Winchester growled and hissed at her through the door as she dished it right back at him. Faith smelled under the door, and Mr. Gray without too much fuss. She is sleeping on a blanket from the shelter where I adopted her. She has food, fresh water, a litter box, and a cat hammock in the bathroom. The furnace duct is directly above her so that she will be nice and cozy at night.

Kensie Is Very Gentle And Loving

She loves to sit on your lap and have belly rubs. She has light colored blue eyes and pink ears and pads. She is pretty large, but she has a clean bill of health, and she is only six years old. Her former owner had to go to a nursing home, and she could not have her any longer. I will put her on Purina Weight Loss Formula cat food and hope that she sheds some of those unnecessary pounds. She walks around easily, and she can jump up and down with no problems.

Kensie And I Formed A Bond ASAP

The first thing she did when she got to our home was to lick my hand. I called her name, and she came out of her cage and purred away softly while I stroked her lovely, soft hair. She ate some cat food and three dried chicken cat treats. She then went to the door and looked under it at the different cats that would walk by. Kensie and I will have many happy and healthy years together.

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Cats And How They get Each Other In Trouble

Cats And How They Get Each Other In Trouble

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date September 28, 2025
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Siamese Cats: Our Masters Of Deception

Siamese seem to know how to work everything to their advantage quickly and effectively. They seem to be able to execute plans to get their housemates in trouble. One time, my older Siamese cat knocked over the Christmas tree, and she had never done anything like that before. She left my new young male cat under the tree as if to tell me what happens when you bring a youngster into your home. Well, the shig was up when I saw her tugging at a bulb on the tree later on in the day. One time, I let my older Siamese cat outdoors, and she beat up my resident outdoor Tom. He did not fight back, so I knew she had instigated the match. When I first brought my new Siamese cat into our home, I couldn’t find her hiding spot for a month, until one day she emerged from a box of stored Christmas decorations.

Young Cats And Older Cats

Cats will quickly try to establish who has top rank in your home. Your main house cats will try to instill this into the newcomer quickly. If he tries to pounce on one of them, they will strike him in the face with one or two good slaps. Your young cat will try to surprise-attack your housecats, which makes them very angry indeed with the new cat, and he soon learns to forget trying to do that. Unfortunately, as your cats continue to age, the young cat will be able to pull some rank privileges, and it is your job not to let it get out of control. Always talk to your young cat firmly from the start if he becomes overly aggressive with your other cats. Training and learning begin from the very first day of introductions. I hope your cats will love each other and live in perfect harmony for many happy and healthy years.

Cats Love It. When The Young Cat Causes Chaos

One time, my older cat noticed the young cat taking the wings off a bird Christmas ornament. She looked at him and me and said, in the look on her face, ‘Do you want that cat that doesn’t know the difference between a real and a fake bird for one of your house cats?’ We were kind of on the same wavelength. He was a brilliant cat, but he had one weak moment in his thought pattern as he must have wanted to eat a real bird that day, and he had to settle for the action of taking the wings off a fake bird. Your older cats love it when the new cat is running through your home, breaking things in his path, and they think he is going to get it now. Your cats seem to forget very quickly that they, too, used to be young and fancy free. May God bless all our cats and may they get along well in their relationships with one another, even when disagreements arise from time to time.

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