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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!
Shona Steele
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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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Dear
Ollie, My name is Timber, and I'm on your side about this cat-food
thing. I mean really, my mum tried to serve me LIVER AND CARROT
MEAL!!!! I immediately walked away! So I'm so on your half
on this Ollie!
Love, Timber (USA)
To read
Timber's in-depth comments about food, please click
here:
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Top 10 Cats’ Names in 2007 |
- Molly
- Felix
- Smudge
- Sooty
- Tigger
- Charlie
- Alfie
- Oscar
- Millie
- Misty
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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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Testimonials
Ollie's diary is the most adorable thing I've ever read!!
I've just found your website today, and I can't stop reading his
funny entries. My face hurts from laughing! Thank you for
brightening my day. Naomi Harris USA (May 2005)
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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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PRAISE FOR THE OCTOBER
2005 MEWSLETTER
Thank you very much for another wonderful Mewsletter. I look
forward to it each month, and this month was especially fine.
There is enough in it to be able to read at leisure over several
days, which sets it apart from many more compact sites, which
are finished in a few minutes. Your Mewsletter is more of a
digest, which I can go back to for something new over and over
again. I appreciate very much the work that you put into it,
and the contributions of all your feline staff. Thanks to
Ricky, I may even take up yoga.
All the best from rural Belgium, Jared Kline |
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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
MOLLIE'S BIG HEART*
is a website about a very
special cat with a very special problem. This heart-warming site is
temporarily off line while Mollie and his siblings relocate from California
to Pennsylvania. Don't worry folks - they'll be back soon!
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