The other day, I went walking with David in the woods to look for turkeys. Walking in the woods calls for my walking boots, so I asked David drag them out of the foyer closet for me. I bought them to wear on walks with Tibby and Elvira around the perimeter of our...
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 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. ...
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 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 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 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...
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 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....
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