For many, summer means road trips, travel, and adventures. For cats…not so much. While there are many adventure-loving kitties out there, most of them would prefer to stay in their homes where they feel comfortable and safe. Sometimes, however, taking your cat with you when you travel is the best option you have for keeping […]
Cats and COVID-19:What Cat Owners Need to Know
We’re living in scary, uncertain times. Our “new normal” looks so different from anything I could have predicted even 3 months ago. So, first and foremost, I hope you and your family are safe, well, and taking time for mental and physical health during this time. Our pets are our family, so it’s natural to […]
7 Homemade Fall Cat Treats to Try This Season
I love fall for many reasons–the cool weather, the cozy sweaters, the festive decorations–but the main reason is food. I’m a sucker for a delicious bowl of chili, a warm apple pie, and a pumpkin spice latte. The weather in Minnesota has flirted with the upper 60s./lower 70s lately, so I definitely already pulled out […]
Can You Feed Your Cat Pumpkin? Yes! (And You Should!)
It’s that time of year again, folks. Pumpkin Season. I’m not complaining at all. I love a good pumpkin bread, pie, or a PSL from Starbucks. I’ve definitely already started decorating my house for the fall season even though it’s barely September. Here in Minnesota, though, you can already feel the chill in the air, […]
Does Your Cat Have the Back-to-School Blues? Here’s How to Make the Transition Easier
The days are getting shorter, and the air, at least in Minnesota, is starting to get cooler. That can only mean one thing—it’s August. August has always sparked the beginning of the back-to-school season for me, and, even though I’m not in classes anymore, I still think of this time as new beginnings. If you […]
Money Saving Tips for Cat Owners
Saving money is a personal passion of mine. I refuse to spend full price on anything if I can help it, and I am a coupon queen. This money saving passion also translates into cat care. Of course I want to provide Percy, William, and Oli with the best life possible, but there are ways […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Cat Care for Dog People
Cat care can be a mystery to people who’ve never had a cat, especially those who’ve grown up with dogs. Many people think that cats are aloof and aggressive or that, once you adopt one, your house will never smell fresh again. A coworker of mine was telling a sweet story about spoiling her dog […]
The Costs of a New Cat: A First-Time Cat Owner Budget
Making the decision to adopt a cat is an exciting one, but before you make your trip to the animal shelter, make sure you are properly budgeting for the costs of a new cat. Two out of our three cats were unplanned adoptions, and we’ve had to learn the hard way just how much quickly […]
7 Tips for Renting an Apartment With Cats
Finding an apartment that allows pets is hard, and renting with cats can be even more difficult. Cats get a bad rep with landlords. They think that renting to cat owners means their rental property will be covered in cat hair and smell like a litter box. My boyfriend, Kyle, and I were lucky enough […]
Protecting Your Cat From the Summer Heat
I don’t know about where you live, but the temperatures in Minnesota last week were “I might actually be melting” hot. Upper 90s with astronomical humidity levels. In that kind of heat, everything except for laying in front of an air conditioner feels like way too much work. With the summer sun blazing and the […]