Franny's Cats Blog December 2006 Archive

Here is a list of my readers' favorite cat pages at About Cats in 2006. Not surprisingly, cat picture galleries and cat quizzes remain in hot demand, but you will ... Read More

It's time to wrap up this year's Christmas Cats Picture Gallery. I've added the latest batch of submitted photos, so there are four full pages. Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas ... Read More

This is my darling Lucy, aka Love Bunny, Pussy Willow, Baby Girl, Sweet Thing, etc. She is the love of my life. She's 4 years old and was found by ... Read More

...too many people still don't get it.Spaying and neutering pet cats is the only way the burgeoning cat population problem will ever be brought under control. All the TNR (trap-neuter-return) ... Read More

A first-time visitor cared enough to post a comment under another blog entry, that I feel it should be promoted to the main page.In Birmingham, Alabama, TEARS, a non-profit rescue ... Read More

Since they are such an important part of my life, my cats are the focal point of my plans for the New Year. Their health, happiness, and well-being is always ... Read More

The physical beauty of the Russian Blue is complemented by its loving, quiet disposition. Although shy in nature, Russian Blues are affectionate intelligent, and playful with their human companions. They ... Read More

Cat is Rusty and more than any cat I've ever known he is two cats in one. I've got photos of him looking sweet and adorable but who doesn't have ... Read More

So you think you might want to get a cat, and don't know where to start. It's not a good idea to adopt a cat during the holidays, because the ... Read More

A cat named Midnight is dead, thanks to the unknown (at this time) criminal who shot a bb in his spine last week. A couple who had been feeding him ... Read More

Ragdolls are said to have been named for their proclivity to relax entirely when held. The Ragdoll adores its humans and would generally prefer to be wherever you are. Don't ... Read More

Guest Article by Dr. Susan BrodyDr. Susan Brody is a chiropractor practicing in Jerusalem who has over the last few years rescued and adopted 17 cats, who currently rule her ... Read More

The winner of the Cat Picture of the Month for November has been decided. In the order of their appearance, the contenders were: Isabelle Tabitha Patches Pif The winner, with 10% more votes than the runner-up, ... Read More

This is Mandy, 9 years old playing with her toy duck. We got her from a cat foster home after she was abandoned. It was love at first sight. She ... Read More

It's still not too late to do a little something to help homeless cats in shelters and rescues. If you'd thought about buying a cell phone case, or tree ornament ... Read More

Brand New Cats Picture Gallery For centuries, cats have been happy to live in harmony with dogs, rabbits, goldfish and other domesticated critters, as these pictures with attest to. However, cat ... Read More

Aromatherapy, potpourri, and the use of essential oils have been popular for decades. What kitchen hasn't delighted visitors with the fragrant scent of apple pie spices, whether from the oven ... Read More

Yours truly posted:I got an email this morning from someone who asked me to make a "Top Picks" list of the most affectionate cat breeds. Obviously, "Moggies" will be at ... Read More

While we all know that cats think of themselves as "gods" and above our all-too-human enjoyment of the funnier things in life, there's no denying that at times cats can ... Read More

A reader asks: Our cat climbs or jumps into our lap and begins to "paw" on our legs. It is not scratching, it's more like kneeding bread. What's that all about? My ... Read More

Female cat lovers are the easiest people in the world to buy gifts for. They always love anything and everything related to cats, whether it be cat-themed jewelry, books about ... Read More

The origins of the Pixie-Bob are clouded in mystery and Legend. Carol Ann Brewer, the founder of the breed, does not hesitate to proclaim the breed "Legend Cats," nor to ... Read More

I've added a dozen or more cats to this gallery and will continue to take submittals to be added during the month. I have to admit that red cats have ... Read More

Years come and years go, but the world of cats evolves very slowly. Because of this, it is safe to make these predictions for the coming New Year. Some of ... Read More

Edna was fully prepared to spend her first Christmas without her husband, Joe, in many, many years. The last thing she wanted to do was have Christmas dinner with her ... Read More

Ragdolls are said to have been named for their proclivity to relax entirely when held. The Ragdoll adores its humans and would generally prefer to be wherever you are. Don't ... Read More

It's time to announce the winner of our Cat Picture of the Month for October. In the order of their appearance, the contenders were: Skrufy Vanity Bella O Raven This wasn't an easy contest to vote ... Read More

Edwin was rescued from a shelter in Council Bluffs, Iowa just about 18 mos. ago. He has the sweetest personality-very laid back, and has been a wonderful addition to our ... Read More

I've posted a lot more Christmas Cats to the gallery, plus a great photo of Santa with a cat. Sharon, with the Billerica Cat Care Coalition, sent it along with ... Read More

Ahhhh...the holidays. The tempting flavors of Christmas cookies and pumpkin pie, the fresh scent of pine perfuming the air, the twinkle of lights and delicate glass balls, the thundering crash ... Read More

A little fun break from holiday shopping and cookie baking: Cat lovers seem to naturally gravitate toward the kinds of cats that share their own personalities. It's true, we know, that ... Read More

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It has been accepted for years that cats can get a form of dementia. My own cat, Shannon, demonstrated signs of it toward the end of his life: depression, staring ... Read More

Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Your own ... Read More

With its glorious long-flowing coat and sweet face to match its disposition, it is no wonder the Persian is the favorite cat among all pedigreed breeds. Persians require a secure, ... Read More

There's lots of activity ramping up with the world of blogging cats. I just thought I'd share some of the conversation I've found on some favorite cat blogs: Luxor, the Whitest ... Read More

I'm planning a Holiday Cats Picture Gallery, which will eventually include other holidays, such as Halloween, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, patriotic holidays, and Thanksgiving. But for now, I'd like ... Read More

This is Emmy Loo, my sweet "dumb blonde". She has no idea how beautiful she is. She was born in my neighbor's garage and is currently 8 years old. This ... Read More

The contenders for Cat Picture of the Month for May were, in the order of their appearance: Boots Norton Sprocket The winner, by a sizeable margin was Norton. Congratulations to Rene, who submitted Norton's ... Read More

The contenders announced in the runoff poll for April were: Maggie Hummel Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote again. This time the results clearly showed the vote goes to Hummel. ... Read More

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