Barn Cat Heritage
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
Barn cat heritage is all over the map.  They are a partly supported feral colony, who contribute by taking care of the abundant prey drawn by a farm. But they are still a domestic cat, living in shared space with people. This means their socialization can be all over the map, too. barn cat Barn cat might be anything from ... Read More The post Barn Cat Heritage appeared first on Way of Cats ..read more
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Watch, Listen, Learn
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
I keep in mind the phrase “watch, listen, learn.” I watch my cats because that is how they talk with each other. This practice helps me connect my cat’s behavior with what their body had to say about it. listen & learn When I “listen” to my cats, my ears contribute the least. That’s because a cat’s native language is ... Read More The post Watch, Listen, Learn appeared first on Way of Cats ..read more
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The Expansion Potential
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
I love expansion potential. They are glorious words for anyone. Even our cats. I think there’s a lot of untapped treasure there. All we need to know is how to look for it. expansion potential Our cats, leaving kittenhood behind, seem to settle into various grooves. But, unless we have Alphas, we might not notice ambition being one of them. ... Read More The post The Expansion Potential appeared first on Way of Cats ..read more
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Dear Pammy, Why won’t my cat cuddle?
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
“Why won’t my cat cuddle?” The short version is always, they don’t want to. At the moment. Often, this is where we are going wrong. Pick the right place, and the right moment. cat cuddle I laughed at this stock photo and knew I wanted to use it for this post. Because the cat is willing. Yet, wears a face ... Read More The post Dear Pammy, Why won’t my cat cuddle? appeared first on Way of Cats ..read more
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At Long Last, Love
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
At long last, love. Tristan let Bud sleep with his forehead pressed against the base of his tail. This has been what I’ve hoped for since we adopted Bud and Lou, in the fall of 2019. I crept up with drawn breath. And got the picture. long in coming Apparently, Bud-Bud is now the Irresistible Spud. No less would let ... Read More The post At Long Last, Love appeared first on Way of Cats ..read more
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Invite Cat Closeness
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
We invite cat closeness with our own good manners. If we don’t practice cat etiquette, we will be too rude to be good friends. Trust starts with politeness. cat closeness When I took this picture, Rhiannon was set up on a dresser top near the window. She had a bird video and fall windows. But she still put her face ... Read More The post Invite Cat Closeness appeared first on the Way of Cats ..read more
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Crisis of Amusement
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
A crisis of amusement happens during our post-harvest holidays. Whether it’s winter or the dry season, we all have some cycle of weather celebrations. No one’s culture ignores either Solstice. We might not be around as much, and busier when we are. While windows close on increasingly boring landscapes. We and our cats feel restless this time of year. crisis ... Read More The post Crisis of Amusement appeared first on the Way of Cats ..read more
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Sense of Territory
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
A sense of territory for a cat works as an expanded persona.  Most of us know cats have territory instincts, which can lead to puzzling behavior. But the details are important. Cats operate from territory in all kinds of ways. sense of territory In The Giant Sensory Map, I explain how it all starts with the cat’s supersenses. They see ... Read More The post Sense of Territory appeared first on the Way of Cats ..read more
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Five Minutes for the Cat
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
Five minutes of concentrated attention makes up for a lot of neglect. In our cat’s mind. Which is why I encourage us to build our cats into our routines. It’s an easy way to max out the love. five minutes It’s especially easy because cats build us into their routines already. We are compelled, by the Law of Reciprocity, to ... Read More The post Five Minutes for the Cat appeared first on the Way of Cats ..read more
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Early and Often
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by Pamela Merritt
1y ago
Interaction, early and often. That’s how I stay connected with my cats. They love attention. Don’t we all? early and often Our cats seek that constant reminder of our sensory presence. Rhiannon asked for heavy cream at the first coffee ritual she attended. Since then, I’ve switched to hot chocolate protein smoothies. (The link goes to my store, and my ... Read More The post Early and Often appeared first on the Way of Cats ..read more
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