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Many of you out there may be nervous flyers. So you’ll be happy to know there is a unique program aimed at putting airline passengers at ease. At the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Minnesota, travelers can visit with a group of special dogs whose only goal is to bring peace and smiles. But now, […] More
Whether they’re short, striped, fluffy, rumpy, or long and slinky, I am always mesmerized by cat tails. But “reports” say cats only have the ability to speak to us in meow code. So we must turn to the tail to figure out what it is that they’re trying to tell us. Body language is very […] More
As your favorite feline ages, you’ll start to notice specific changes in their behavior, personality, and health. For many cats, advanced age leads to a condition called cognitive dysfunction syndrome—also known as dementia. Recent studies show that 28 percent of cats aged 11 to 14 experience at least one symptom of feline dementia, and that […] More
Even if your cat is as friendly and happy as can be, there’s no avoiding the occasional bad mood. And instead of lashing out with their words or fists like what humans do when we’re upset, our felines friends have an arsenal of claws and teeth. They can inflict serious injury on anyone who gets […] More
The recent years have been quite an uphill battle for James and Faith Peck living near Baltimore, Maryland. For example, they lost a close human family member in October and their beloved cat, Morris “MoMo” Peck, back in March of 2019. But they are a family of fighters. And they know that they must go […] More
Jerry had led a rough life. This is clearly evident in the felines sweet but battered face. Not only was he born with a painful genetic condition, he has to fight the outdated stereotypes that plague FIV+ cats. And Jerry had to do this all while “living” on the streets as a stray/semi-feral cat. Eventually, […] More
We at Cole & Marmalade are always advocates of spaying and neutering our feline friends. There are simply too many homeless cats and kittens in the world to risk having an unplanned litter. We think about the big picture in terms of overfilled shelters, and there are also the other consequences of not having a […] More
Battered and broken down, a formerly stray orange tabby named Bruce Willis looks a lot older than his estimated six years. He has scars from defending himself from animals, chipped teeth, an old eye injury, and he tests positive for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus). His healed eye is a little droopy, his one ear is […] More
I think pretty much every cat owner knows what cattitude is. Even those of us who have super sweet kitty cats. But there are the still the rare occasions when our cats can be downright sassy! In an article talking about fun facts about tuxedo cats, I reported on the well-known moniker of tuxietude that […] More
With her eyes fixed and unblinking, her legs bent, and her tail twitching, your cat sets her sights on that catnip mouse. She creeps steadily forward until—ATTACK! That toy never had a chance. Your cat’s stalking behavior is definitely entertaining. You could watch it all day long, but have you ever wondered why your pampered […] More
I’ve covered a few stories about the adorable cats that have crossed the threshold of TinyKittens. The non-profit organization in British Columbia would have rescued these cats regardless of any publicity it garnered. What they hadn’t expected though, was that their most seemingly “hopeless” cat would turn out to be their most inspirational! It was […] More
