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READ GARFIELD'S FIRST
CHRISTMAS LETTER
HERE!!!!
Praise for Garfield's First
Christmas Mewsletter ....
Please tell
Garfield that his Christmas Letter was one of the most heartfelt I've
ever read. Ed Kostro Dec 2005
CHECK OUT RICKY'S YOGA SESSIONS
HERE:
One cat is
company. Two cats are a conspiracy. Three cats is an attempted takeover.
Four or more cats is a complete coup!o
Shona
Steele (Australia) |
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5 GOOD REASONS FOR
HAVING YOUR CAT NEUTERED
DID YOU KNOW... |
Images brought to you by
'The
smallest feline is a masterpiece.' Leonardo da Vinci
'Dogs come when called.
Cats take a message and get back to you.'
'Of course, every cat
is really the most beautiful woman in the room.' Edward Verrall Luca,
essayist
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A morning kiss, a discreet
touch of his nose landing
somewhere on the middle
of my face.
Because his long white
whiskers tickled,
I began every day laughing.
JANET F FAURE |
| 'Dogs
have owners. Cats have staff.'
'In
the middle of a world that has always been a bit mad, the cat walks with
confidence.'
Roseanne Anderson
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Jimmy, the Resident Daily Mews Feline Columnist has his own place
now:
click here
'Cats make one of the most satisfying sounds in the world: they purr
... A purring cat is a form of high praise, like a gold star on a test
paper. It is reinforcement of something we would all like to believe
about ourselves - that we are nice.' - Roger A Caras
"Of all the [cat] toys available, none is better designed than the
owner himself. A large multipurpose plaything, its parts can be made to
move in almost any direction. It comes completely assembled, and it
makes a noise when you jump on it." -- Stephen Baker
Garfield: 28.03.86 - 12.06.06
Click on the cartoon to take you to
Garfield's tribute pages
GARFIELD and those infamous 20th
birthday pictures. See both birthday hats and more ...
LETTER FROM GARFIELD is a final letter
written with great love to his Mum ...
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THE BENEFITS OF GROOMING YOUR CAT
All cats need to be groomed – whether they are short or
longhaired. Some cats will readily take to this, as it is part of their
hedonistic nature. But for some, they will not enjoy the experience and an
extra special effort will have to be made to help them overcome their fears or
displeasure.
Grooming improves skin tone, gets rid of any debris in the
fur and prevents matting. This should be done at least once a week with a good
quality brush or wide-toothed comb. For longhaired cats, it is essential that
they be groomed once a day to prevent build up of matted fur.
To begin with, your cat needs to associate being groomed
with a treat, so start by giving it a few gentle brushes and if it stays calm,
give it a savoury treat. Gradually lengthen the grooming time, giving a treat
when it is well behaved. Do not give a treat if your cat is fractious, as it
will associate this behaviour with a reward.
If your cat has tangled fur, which can be difficult to
brush or comb out, you may have to take it to the vet who can clip out any
matted fur so you can begin the grooming process, tangle-free, from scratch –
and this might make your cat more amenable.
Grooming your cat will also help it bond with you and
ideally, grooming should begin within a few days of the cat coming to live with
you. Allow it a day or so to settle in to your routine and then build a few
minutes a day for grooming. When it becomes used to being groomed, then you can
build a longer period so that it is a gentle process, which isn’t hurried or
rushed. Try to do it when you are least likely to be disturbed and always talk
to your cat as you are brushing or combing it.
Always brush or comb the fur in the direction of growth and
never tug at any matted bits but gently try to comb out the ends, slowly working
your way down to the denser fur. If your cat wriggles or tries to move away –
let it because you don’t want it to associate pain or discomfort with you – this
could set up further problems.
There are many products available from good pet stores to
help with your grooming routine. You may want to use an old towel to stand your
cat on while you gently work, or the cat may prefer to sit on your lap. Between
you, you’ll find the way that works best for the both of you so that your cat
gets the full benefit.
You will be rewarded with a more relaxed cat with a lovely
silky – matt free – coat! And when you show your cat the brush or comb you use,
you may find that it rushes over to you because it remembers the pleasant
sensation of being groomed!
© Pauline Dewberry April 2006
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WORLD ANIMAL DAY is on 4th October EVERY YEAR. Get INVOLVED.
www.worldanimalday.org/uk |
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MEGA
THANKS TO MICK, TONY AND KIM of PC HOMECARE for making my
computer better!!!!
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Top 10 Cats’ Names
in 2009 |
- Max
- Bailey
- Buddy
- Molly
- Maggie
- Lucy
- Jake
- Daisy
- Rocky
- Sadie
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DID YOU KNOW
... putting your
cat's name on his collar is asking for trouble?
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MEWSLETTER ARCHIVES
is a new section where all the past MEWSLETTERS
are stored. Read through them at your leisure or
better still, subscribe to the MEWSLETTER which
is free each month!!! |
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A
Cat's Prayer'
Lead me down all the right paths,
Keep me from fleas, bees, and baths.
Let me in should it storm,
Keep me safe, fed, and warm.
Let the sun shine where I lay,
Keep me young so I may play.
And most of all ...
Bless the people I adore,
And guard me from the dog next door.
Lisa Malone
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EVER HAD AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OFF YOUR CAT?
Find out why it happens here
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Pet, Skunk, Smoke and Dead
Animal Odor remover by Clear The Air Eliminates smells from
dead mice, skunk spray, cigarette smoke, pet urine, and foot
odors.
For a wonderful website where
animal writers and illustrators are welcome, please go to:
www.iawia.net
The fantastic logo is by Jill
Carpenter
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