Buster’s Final Story: My Favorite Cat Has Died
Buster was my favorite cat so far. He died on February 22, 2024. We recused him from the yard on January 18, 2011. He was …
Every Cat Has A Story
Why I Have No Plans to Start a Cat Rescue
Sometimes, people suggest that I start a cat rescue because I love cats. Maybe someday I will respond by asking them when they are opening …
When Cats Get Abandoned at Animal Shelters
Twelve cats were abandoned in the Lenawee Humane Society parking lot in Adrian, MI, last summer. Ten of the cats were contained in taped-shut boxes. …
The Scar on the Cat’s Nose
She spotted the cat on the desk when she walked into the room. She planned to write, but the petite gray cat was blocking the …
The Disappearing Cat: A Quick Drop Trap Tip
I’ve been helping a friend trap a cat family in her yard. As with many people who begin to feed feral cats (myself included!), the …
Why We Are Not Keeping The New Outdoor Cat
We will not be keeping Winter, the new outdoor cat. Winter was named Winter as he showed up in the Winter, and at the time, …
Helping a sick or injured outdoor cat
I’ve had two experiences recently with sick and injured outdoor cats. I will share a short version of those stories and then provide tips and …
Feral Black Cat Folk Art with Flowers (includes the story)
Every cat has a story, including the outdoor feral cats! The black cat in this painting and photo is not Midnight, the black cat that …
Where’s Midnight? When The Cat Skips Breakfast
Last Saturday, Midnight gave me a little scare. Midnight is the black cat that has been coming to my yard for food for over three …
Friendly Stray Cat Tries to Join the Cat Colony but Gets Rescued
It started as a typical Friday morning. I went outside to serve breakfast, a can of wet food to the three cats that spend most …