2019 annual cat year-end letter
Last year, I thought it would be fun to write an annual letter about my cats (read the 2018 letter here). Traditionally, year-end newsletters are …
Heidi Bender
Tip: Check Cat Food Cans That Come in a Box!
Saturday morning Ted fed the three outdoor cats dry food plus 2 cans of wet food. We left for breakfast — a usual Caturday morning. …
The day my cat died: What happened?
I didn’t know that Monday morning (April 8, 2019) would be Kilala’s last morning. That morning upon waking, Kilala was in the basement on a …
Tidy Cats Lightweight litter review
I tried Tidy Cats Lightweight kitty litter when we had a foster cat in the bathroom. This was an opportunity to try a different brand …
A tribute to the feral cat that changed my life
Chloe was a tortoiseshell cat that lived in my neighborhood for at least 4 years. She was a feral community. She shifted her territory at …
The Easy Way to Make Cat-shaped food
The easiest way to make cat-shaped food is to use cat-shaped cookie cutters, molds, and cake pans. These items will make the food shaped like …
2018 Annual holiday card letter written by a cat lady!
Have you ever wondered what an annual holiday letter would be like if it was written by a cat lady about her cats? If you …
Using a Shed as an Outdoor Cat Shelter for Multiple Cats for Winter
Several years ago, we set up a shed to use as an outdoor cat shelter for the 3 cats in the backyard. At least two …
Cat Book Giveaway and Review: Shop Cats of New York and Cats on Catnip
Welcome the first Joy of Cats Giveaway! Since children are returning to school this time of year in the United States, I decided to give …
New Cat introductions: Why you shouldn’t look for shortcuts
Introducing new cats to each other can take time. It’s natural to want to look for shortcuts or hacks to speed up the process. This …