Top Tips for Adopting Your New Best Fur Friend. It’s National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day on April 30. Scroll down for bonus shareable cat quotes, graphics and posters. As someone who has welcomed many rescue cats into my home over the years, I highly recommend adopting a shelter pet. These amazing animals have so much love to give, and opening your heart and home to them is one of the most rewarding experiences. In honor of Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (April 30), allow me to share some insights from my journey as a cat mom. Added insights from previous posts include: Cat Adoption: Who, What, When, Wh ..read more

The Truth About Cats and Mud Puddle Drinking. As someone who knows cats inside and out, some odd cat behavior is baffling. One of those head-scratchers? Cats drinking from muddy puddles like it’s the finest water around. We have indented area on our driveway that becomes a large mud puddle after it rains. I’ve seen Odin drinking at the “watering hole” but never Otto until today.     It reminded me of seeing big cats drinking in the wild. What could be more natural but is it safe? Key Points:  Cats are instinctively drawn to fresh, oxygenated water sources like puddles  Mud ..read more

The Meaning of Cat Lady Day Today by Layla Morgan Wilde April 19 is Cat Lady Day but what does it really mean for cat ladies? I’m here to share new ways celebrate.   Yes, I’m a proud cat lady and have been my entire life. But I’m also a cat person, cat lover, cat mom and cat advocate. What does this all mean in 2024? Identifying as a cat lady means embracing and celebrating a deep connection with cats.    It’s about finding joy, companionship, and fulfillment in the presence of feline companions, whether you have one cat or a whole clowder.    Being a cat lady is not j ..read more

Black cats, with their sleek fur and piercing eyes, have long been shrouded in mystery and superstition. Today, I thought I’d share their mystique from marvelous vintage menus from the turn of the century to the 1950s.  I’ve edited them as best I could to improve their beauty and clarity.   What’s on the menu? The Rise of Café Society As the turn of the 20th century approached, a new cultural phenomenon emerged – the concept of chic café society. In cosmopolitan cities like New York, Paris, and London, fashionable cafes became gathering spots for artists, intellectuals, and the ..read more

As a cat expert who has dedicated my career to caring for our feline friends, I feel I need to share some important last minute advice on the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024.   My cats Odin and Otto have been more squirrelly than usual. Otto lost his GPS collar on a nearby cliff he meanders down to visit neighbors. We had to scramble down thorny bushes to find it. Odin had been more needy, crawling under the covers which is unusual. Needless to say animals are aware of geopathic changes and the #1 no-brainer tip is: Keep your pets indoors during the eclipse. More about tha ..read more

April 6 is National Siamese Cat Day and I didn’t think I could top last year’s post. It focused on my love of meezers especially my soul cat, Merlin.  Well, it’s not hard to share more if you love Siamese cats like I do. I hope this love letter to the breed will make you appreciate them too!    This is the third in my mega love letter to meezers this week. Check out Tales from Siam: The Enchanted Origins of Siamese Cats and 100 Unique Siamese Cat Names & Numerology Naming Tips   In a cozy Siamese cat nook,  Two felines would constantly look. With eyes blu ..read more

There is much power in a name. I curated 100 Siamese cat names befitting these mystical cats. And learn my tips for finding the right name including numerology. The inspiration is from various cultures, celestial and mythological references inspired by their silky fur and vocal talents. Beloved Meezers “Meezer” is a cute and affectionate slang term for Siamese cats. It’s believed to have originated from the combination of the words “me” and “Siamese.” Most of the names are gender neutral but some more feminine and others more masculine. Scroll down for tips for choosing a name including numero ..read more

Tales from Siam: The Enchanted Origins of Siamese Cats by Layla Morgan Wilde. An illustrated short s To celebrate National Siamese Day on April 6, I thought my favorite cat breed deserved more than one post. How about three? 1. An illustrated fantasy short story 2. How to choose the purrfect name and a unique collection of 100 Siamese cat names. 3. A massive love letter blog post for meezers and those who love them. Tales From Siam In the mystical land of Siam, where the rivers whispered and the mountains held secrets, the Siamese cats were not mere animals but enchanted beings born from the m ..read more

Pussy Willow and Feline Folklore For Easter Scroll down to the end for our Easter greetings. I’ve edited a selection of vintage Easter pussy willow and cat art to accent the folklore.   The distinctive fuzzy gray catkins of the pussy willow tree, resembling cat tails, have long been steeped in folklore across Europe and the ancient world, symbolically linking the plant to the mystical essence, fertility, and  spirit embodied by our feline companions. Native American Legends For tribes like the Abenaki, Mohawk, and others in the Northeast woodlands, there are myths that pussy willows ..read more

I’ve always said: Once a cat lover, always a cat lover. We love them for their beauty, mystery and a huge variety of crazy but true cat facts. Over the years, I’ve written about or touched on most of these fun facts but I’ve discovered new ones. Cats are truly remarkable creatures that have captivated humans for thousands of years. As both beloved companions and revered icons throughout history, cats possess a unique biology and behavior that sets them apart from other domesticated animals.  By taking a closer look at their physiological traits and evolved behaviors, we can gain a profoun ..read more