I was recently sent a charming and heartwarming book called Moon Diamonds to read and review. The story is about an aging actress Monica who due to her failing memory is sacked from an acting job. Monica slowly realises she needs to rebuild her life … [Read more...]
The Charm of the Older Cat
When we were first married my husband and I decided to adopt a kitten, off we went to the nearest animal rescue centre looking for our dream furry baby to complete our little family. Two weeks later after approval from the RSPCA we returned from our … [Read more...]
An Average Day As A Cat Sitter…..
Many people are fascinated by my work as a cat sitter and love to listen to my adventures........ So what is an average day at work for Portsmouth Cat Sitting actually like? Well I'm not sure there is an average day as this job is sometimes very … [Read more...]
What if your cat spoke to you……..
Imagine a world where some cats can speak.....I mean really talk! You're happily pottering about at home and you answer the phone to hear someone talking to you, saying they are your cat. Your cat has not been seen for a while and you think it's a … [Read more...]
It’s Not Silly to Cry when your Cat Dies
As passionate cat lovers, the thing we dread most is our cats dying. You have cared and loved your feline friend all of their lives or maybe some of it, however long they have been in your life, you love them unconditionally...... Illustration by … [Read more...]
LondonCats’ Cat Extravaganza!
This spring a cat show and clowder of feline related vendors will hit London in what promises to be the feline equivalent to Crufts...... I have to be honest I'm a little undecided about cats and shows, I do worry that the cats get stressed but … [Read more...]
Cat Friendly Gardens
If your cat is an indoor/outdoor cat and loves spending time in the garden, there are things you can put in place to make your cat feel environmentally enriched and happier in their home territory. One of my assignments for the Certificate of Feline … [Read more...]
Call of the Cats….
What I learned about Life and Love from a feral Colony....Andrew Bloomfield As many of you know, I read many books about cats, but only a few I read again. This beautiful book is such a read. It is the poignant story of one man's journey helping a … [Read more...]
Honeysuckle is the New CatNip……..
Honeysuckle Cat Toys products are the latest in cat entertainment, you can get them in slices, slabs or ground wood inside pillows or kicker type toys. I heard about them via social media and decided Mr Ringo was due a product review........ Mr … [Read more...]
What is it about Ginger Cats?
Mr Ringo giving me the look! I've been cat sitting now for over 16 years and as you can imagine my days have been filled with hundreds of felines of all breeds, sizes, ages and colours.....they all have their wonderful personalities and funny … [Read more...]