Russell Brand Needs Kittywood Studios
While trolling Facebook for inspiration, as one does, I came across a link to an Ellen DeGeneres clip. Ordinarily daytime talk television holds no interest for me. However, when I see the words “cat”...
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Blog the Change for Animals: My First Fostering Experience
Sunday was a bittersweet day for us, or maybe just for me. It was the day our spunky little foster kitten went to the shelter to find his forever home. The house doesn’t feel quieter without him...
View ArticleTranslating Canine Body Language: Affection Isn’t Always Affection
Ever since I read this post on No Dog About It regarding a deeper understanding of dog behaviour, I have been carefully observing the way Shiva and I interact in a physical way. It’s been an...
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Passing the Spay/Neuter Kool-Aid: Because Pets Deserve Better
The pet blogosphere has lit up this week in support of World Spay Day. A most worthy initiative indeed. Reading all the varied opinions on spay and neuter surgeries has been enlightening. When I was a...
View ArticleMy New Cat Training Hero
I’ve been meaning to share this gobsmacking video for a few weeks. I knew I would need time to come up with the right adjectives. Apparently there isn’t a word superlative enough in the dictionary as...
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My Cat is a Jerkwad
I love this video. I found it originally when it was shared by Cindy Lu’s Muse on Facebook. It proves that cats are creative and smart, maybe even just as intelligent as dogs. It also shows that there...
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How Do I Turn Someone Away from Adopting a Dog?
I know this person. Let’s call her… Morgan. Yes, Morgan. Because it is not remotely similar to her real name. Morgan is older than I am and have never owned a pet in her whole life. It is something I...
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Never Doubt the Power of a Well Told Story
There are a lot of worthwhile causes out there. When it comes to saving animals, there is no shortage of groups standing up for what they think is right. It is a commendable thing to witness. I firmly...
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Less Wordy Wednesday: Shiva’s First Edmontonian Friend
Our neighbourhood is in an older part of Edmonton, just across the river from downtown but far enough away that it has more of a quaint aura. It is filled with late 19th century homes and small, local...
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#BTC4A: What do you do if your cat has kittens?
“If your cat has kittens, what are you supposed to do?” This was a question asked by a local news anchor last week during a report on the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS). The animal welfare organization...
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