Now this newly scared cat doesn’t trust me anymore. — Lucky came into my life as a feral (wild) kitten last fall. He showed up out of the blue in my front yard. He was so unsocial I had to use a humane trap to catch him. And then I spent several days getting to where I could pet him…

They own everything we think is ours. — Excuse me, Misty, I was using that space. Normally my purse sits in this cubby in the bookcase. I put it there as soon as I get home and come through the front door. It’s a very convenient spot. Misty has other plans for it now. She has claimed it…

Backyard hens for the win — Egg shortages and high prices haven’t been an issue for me for the last ten years because I keep a flock of backyard hens. I do spend some money buying commercial feed for them, but mostly they eat bugs, weeds, and kitchen scraps I would have previously composted. …

They’re the best company to hang out with! — Happy hour with cats. It’s the best part of my day! Other than coffee with cats, gardening with cats, or well, you get the idea. All things with cats are better! I have two patios I like to hang out on after work to get a break from being inside…

My most frequent late excuse — the cats wouldn’t get up.

Blossoms melting the despair of ice damage. — The above photo is a miracle in my mind. The yard looked much different two months ago. At the beginning of February, central Texas had a freak ice storm. What was supposed to be a little winter weather turned into a record-breaking accumulation of ice on our precious trees. …

Can you believe how long they are?! When Lucky showed up in my yard last fall as a feral kitten, I had no idea we’d be here today with this beautiful boy taking up residence on my lap every chance he gets. He’s turned into the perfect cat — beautiful…

Don’t let this plant become a tragedy for your cat. It’s that time of year when Easter lilies are sold everywhere. They’re beautiful flowers but if you’re a cat lover, you’re not going to want one in your house. I’m posting this short plea to make sure you’re aware of…

Here’s a much easier way to do it. — Is pill time for your cat also a time for blood, sweat, and tears? Real blood, lots of sweat, and plenty of tears? Plus one super mad cat? From all my years of working with cats and giving LOTs of meds, I’ve got a much less dangerous method for you…