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I had an idea the other day to start posting new ways & resources that us cat owners can use to improve our feline’s quality of life, so that’s what i’m doing. To kick this off I wanted to recommend this book by Mikel Maria Delgado called Play With Your Cat! You might not think there needs to be a whole entire book based on playing with your cat but trust me it’s 100% necessary. I think we tend to take for granted how important interactive play time is for our cats, not only for its ability to help overcome a lot of behavioral problems & built up energy but also for creating stronger bonds with your cat. So I urge everyone to head over to their nearest bookstore, grab a copy, & maybe even pick up a teaser at a pet store if you don’t have one already.
Jan 20, 2025
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Obviously play with your cat. But if you play with your cat ten minutes before meals you simulate the natural hunting instinct. Curbs misdirected aggression and also I think makes them enjoy their food more. Just my two cents.. that Jackson Galaxy agrees with.
Mar 8, 2024
this has become a part of my morning routine and i look forward to it every day. I make my coffee and the cats come into the kitchen and start chirping at me because they know the game is about to commence. we mostly feed them wet food so if they’re getting kibble, it’s gonna be some form of enrichment. each of them stand in different rooms and wait for me to throw pieces of kibble in their direction one by one.
Coco goes truly feral for this game and will sprint, flip, fly, glide, and shove herself into any tiny corner to get her kibble nibbles.
Uma is the smaller one and will play with anything and is in general good at self amusement but it took her longer to catch on. she likes when i throw her pieces into boxes where she can pounce on top of them.
afterwards they either settle down for a good long nap together or get some window time. if you have cats, especially those under 12 months and/or with good hunting instincts, i recommend you try the kibble game.
Mar 27, 2025
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I love being an outfit repeater. I love when my clothes start to feel roomy & slouchy. I love when I notice the fabric color fading. I love when my jeans fray & the denim starts to break open on the knees. I love it when my clothes show that i’ve lived.
Jan 18, 2025
I found her at a family gathering about 7-8 years ago. The previous lady who was taking care of her & a colony of feral cats moved away, leaving her without a consistent food source. She hung around me the whole day, soaking up the sun from a lawn chair while occasionally stealing some of my mac & cheese. That day I ended up taking her home, now she’s my whole world. Since then, i’ve started studying all things cat (especially feline behavior), working at animal shelters, occasionally fostering, & volunteering at other animal shelters + different pet retention services. She’s taught me so much & has given me the motivation to be better everyday. I don’t know what i’d do or be without her.
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