Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
Dealing With Traumatized Rescue Cats
Many rescue cats who come from abusive backgrounds need both time and space to heal in their new homes.
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T. J. Banks
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T.J. Banks is the author of several books, including Catsong, which received a Merial Human–Animal Bond Award. A contributing editor to laJoie, T.J. also has received writing awards from the Cat Writers’ Association (most recently a Certificate of Excellence in 2019), as well as from ByLine and The Writing Self. Her work has appeared in numerous anthologies, including Chicken Soup for the Single Parent’s Soul and A Cup of Comfort for Women in Love, and T.J. has worked as a stringer for the Associated Press, as an instructor for the Writer’s Digest School and as a columnist.
Misc.Updated Dec 16, 2024
The Weird, Wonderful Subculture of Cat Lovers
Cat people, like everyone else, just want to find a place where they belong. And they've found it with others who love all things feline.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
How Some Cats Work Through Past Trauma
Feline responses to past trauma may include temporary deafness.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
Real Men Love Cats — And These Guys Are the Proof
Being called a crazy cat person is no longer exclusive to women. Guys love cats, too, and they're not afraid to admit it.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
Want to Keep Bonded Pairs Happy? Keep Them Together.
Separating them can cause behavior issues and even illness.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
How to Keep Your Cat Safe When Strangers Are Over
When people are coming and going in the house, your indoor cat needs a safe space — or even a room — of their own. Here's what you should know.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
Introducing an Older Cat to Your Other Cats
New cats require introductions, but what about introducing an older cat to your resident felines? Read more about keeping the peace for the new kid.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
From "Evil" to Lucky: In Praise of Black Cats
They've had a rough history but are now considered good luck in some countries.
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Misc.Updated Dec 16, 2024
How to Throw a Cat-Themed Party in the Fall
Black Cat Awareness Month is a great time to plan a cat-themed fall party, no matter what color your cat's coat is.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
How to Socialize Your Kitten (It's Not So Complicated)
Even feral kittens can be tamed and become loving companions. Read more about how to get started on acclimating your new kitten to your home.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
How Cats Heal Us and Other Species
People have long believed in the healing power of cats. Whether it's lowering stress or powering the purr, we think there's some truth to it.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
How Cats Try to Communicate With Us
In general, cats understand us much better than we do them. But there are things we can do to brush up on our cat communication skills.
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