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Flowers for Elvira
I did take flowers to Elvira’s grave, the flowers that I didn’t have for her the day she was buried.The days after her death were hard, especially the mornings and evenings, which is when David and I washed and dried Elvira off, put fresh food and water in her...
Elvira’s Death
Elvira died a year ago last August. I have not been able to write of her death until now. I thought I was going to be able to save her, one more time, but I couldn’t. I thought she was going to prevail against all odds one more time, but she didn’t. ...
Tibby’s Basket
Believe it or not, Elvira, in all her almost-eighteen years of living with me, has never scratched on anything in my house, not even on the scratching post. Instead, in her younger years, she scratched on the rails and floor of the sundeck or on tree trunks. Now that...
Cats and Scratching Posts
Cats have to scratch. It is necessary not only to keep their claws sharp. It is also necessary for their sanity. If they are prevented from scratching by overzealous owners trying to save their furniture and drapes, they will become anxious, irritable, depressed....
The Dos and Don’ts Every Cat Owner Should Know
The Dos and Don'ts Every Cat Owner Should Know Whether it's your first time being a cat parent, or you've been one since childhood, you should know what to do and what not to do. Cats have a unique personality than other animals. These personalities make them...
The Secret to Cat Longevity
The Secret to Cat Longevity Cats are very peculiar animals, and William and Tibby Forever, Lynda Hamblen book with an indomitable kitten, proves just that. There’s no question that cats are one of the popular choices for pets for that reason. These unique little...
The Art of Meditation with Cats
The Art of Meditation with Cats At stressful and isolating times of our lives, we turn to activities that will entertain us and bring peace and harmony. One activity is meditation; it is a simple practice that anyone can do to promote calmness and happiness....
Understanding Your Cats’ Five Senses
Understanding Your Cats' Five Senses You can easily get attached to the charisma cats have. You can find this charisma in Lynda Hamblen's book, William and Tibby Forever. It is a story that follows the story of two cats, William and Tibby, who was nurtured by their...
Six Ways to Cope With the Death and Loss of Your Cat
Six Ways to Cope With the Death and Loss of Your Cat For many pet owners, particularly cat people, it is normal to feel sorrow and grief after the death and loss of a beloved pet. Like grief for our loved ones, grief for our pets can only be dealt with over time....
Why You Need to Take Pet Loss Seriously
Why You Need to Take Pet Loss Seriously Many of us share a strong bond and love with our animal companions, especially cats and dogs. They are not just pets rather they are part of us that offers companionship, love, fun, and joy to our lives. Author of William and...
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