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Tips and Advice

Cat tips and advice based on Heidi Bender’s experience with living with cats for more than 20 years. She also learned how to help outdoor feral cats in 2017, after a feral mom cat had kittens in her yard.

Gray cat on a cat tower.

Cat Sitter Checklist With Plenty of Questions To Think About

July 11, 2025 by Heidi Bender

When you’re away from home for vacation or other reasons, having a cat sitter check on your cats can help you worry less. And yes, …

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Cat With Lots of Toys

11 Things I Don’t Let My Cats Play With

May 23, 2025 by Heidi Bender

I want to keep my cats as safe as possible. Here’s my list of things my cats don’t get to play with. I know not …

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Cat Sitter Playing with a Cat using a wand toy.

Choosing The Best Cat Sitter For Your Vacation

July 11, 2025September 9, 2024 by Alice S

Taking a vacation, especially an extended one, can be a welcome break from the day-to-day, but it also introduces stress when leaving your cats at …

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Orange and White Tabby Cat Outdoors

4 Ways To Help Outdoor Cats Survive

July 2, 2024January 4, 2024 by Heidi Bender

My adventure with helping outdoor cats began in 2011.  I’ve learned a lot since then. Most of my experiences are based on the cats in …

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Cat Looking into Litter Box

From Classic to Creative: A Guide to Cat Litter Boxes

December 20, 2023 by Jenny Dean

Cat litter boxes are an essential part of every cat owner’s life. They provide a designated space for our feline friends to do their business, …

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Charcoal at the vet

How To Have Money for Your Cat’s Vet Care

September 15, 2023 by Heidi Bender

You’ve got no money, and your cat needs to see the vet. It’s an all too common situation.  I’m not talking about expensive surgeries or …

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Cat Drinking From Water Fountain

How To Choose a Cat Water Fountain for Your Picky Cats

September 12, 2023 by Jenny Dean

A cat water fountain can be one of the best combatants for dehydration in cats. Cats are often quite picky and refuse to drink from …

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Used Cat Beds

Should You Buy Used Cat Beds, Carriers, and Toys at Garage Sales?

December 13, 2024June 9, 2023 by Heidi Bender

People sometimes sell used cat beds, toys, and towers at garage sales. Usually, the prices are great as well. Should you buy used cat beds …

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Automatic Litter Box Options

Automatic Litter Box Revolution: The Top 5 of 2023

April 27, 2023 by Jenny Dean

Dealing with kitty litter can be the bane of a cat owner’s existence. However, owners have more options now than ever.  While a significant investment, …

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Cat Vertical Space Options

5 Ways to Give Your Cat Vertical Space

September 16, 2022 by Heidi Bender

Giving your cat vertical spaces can provide your cat with enrichment. I will share five ways we’ve given our cats more vertical space. As new …

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