Farewell, sweet Stripes. Fly high above the rainbow with your sister Stars. I’ll miss you forever.
Wishing you a Blessed Thanksgiving
Wishing you all, human and non, a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. And if you are not in the US, an autumn filled with love, peace, and joy.
Yes, You Can Combine Christmas Trees and Cats (Creature Thoughts Nov/Dec ’25)
In the USA, Thanksgiving is nearly here. Once that holiday is past (and, in some households, even before), people start thinking about Christmas decorations. (Or, at least, those do who celebrate that holiday.)
In homes occupied by pets, that indulgence may require added precautions.
A Visit from the Past; Sept/Oct ’25 Creature Thoughts
I was searching in my old Blogger archives this morning, looking for inspiration for this month’s newsletter. I actually was searching for something totally different, but happened across the issue I’m quoting below.
As I looked at the date, saw the opening lines, my heart nearly stopped.
The day after I wrote this … my mother died.
Creature Thoughts May-June ’25: Ticks, Fleas, and Cats
It’s flea and tick season. Make sure you read those labels, because many products safe for dogs can be toxic to cats.