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Life with Cats

A gray cat with a judge at a cat show.

Attending My First Cat Show

February 7, 2025 by Heidi Bender

Last weekend, I attended a Cat Fancier’s Association cat show in Bowling Green, Ohio, with one of my cat lady friends. It was held in a …

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Collage of Heidi's cats with text "Merry Christmas 2024".

The Annual Year Cat Letter for 2024

December 21, 2024December 20, 2024 by Heidi Bender

When I mail Christmas cards, I include a letter about the cats.  I was not organized enough to send out cards this year. Maybe next …

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Cat Lady Heidi Bender on the couch with two of her cats.

5 Reasons Why Living With Cats Is Absolutely Awesome

November 8, 2024 by Heidi Bender

Cats are amazing creatures. Growing up, my family did not have any pet cats. I discovered the joy of cats when my husband and I …

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Heidi at the vet with Elwood on his final day.

How to Know When to Put Your Cat Down

November 1, 2024 by Heidi Bender

It’s been 11 days since we had Elwood euthanized. He had kidney disease. Since then, I’ve wondered if we waited too long to have him …

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Cat Elwood in the sun on the left. Three cats in the sun on the right.

Elwood, My Cat With Kidney Disease Died

November 1, 2024October 23, 2024 by Heidi Bender

When I wrote about the hardest part of having a cat five days ago, I didn’t know we would say goodbye to Elwood just three …

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Woman holding a skinny cat on her chest with another cat sleeping on the couch behind them.

The Hardest Part of Owning a Cat

November 8, 2024October 18, 2024 by Heidi Bender

I love cats and enjoy living with them. They are my favorite. And then the hard part comes. Their fur begins to not look so …

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Merry Christmas 2023 Cat Collage

The 2023 Annual Cat Letter

December 20, 2024December 19, 2023 by Heidi Bender

When I mail Christmas cards, I include a letter about the cats. I decided not to send cards this year, but I still wanted to …

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A beautiful Calico Cat

The 10 Best Reasons To Get a Cat According to a Cat Lady

November 8, 2024July 13, 2023 by Heidi Bender

I’ve had cats since 2003 and have become a cat lady. Based on my experiences with cats, I will share the top reasons to consider …

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Cat Lady with Outdoor Cat

3 Things Cat People Say That Used To Bother Me But Now I Say Them Too

June 3, 2023June 2, 2023 by Heidi Bender

In my early years as a cat lady, there were things cat people would say that I couldn’t get on board with. However, now I …

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21 Signs That You’re the Office Cat Lady

April 15, 2023 by Heidi Bender

Are you wondering if you might be the office cat lady? Here are 21 signs that your coworkers might think you are a cat lady. …

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