Category Archives: Cats

TCS: ‘Catting Around’ – not what you’re thinking!

Posted on August 28, 2017 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a … Continue reading →

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PET LOVERS ALERT! Fire Safety Tips

Posted on July 15, 2017 by wordcloud9

Here are some important reminders about making your home more safe for the furry members of your family: NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY – Tips to Keep Pets Safe from House Fires: Extinguish open flames Pets are generally curious and … Continue reading →

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TCS: Finding Solace with My Dog

Posted on February 6, 2017 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! ___________________________________________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a … Continue reading →

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The Cats of Aleppo … and Their Keeper

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Nicole Plyler Fisk

by Nicole Plyler Fisk If there’s one thing I’ve learned from teaching Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games series to freshman composition students, it’s that — despite what presidential candidate Donald Trump would have us believe — we should not wax poetic over bombing anything. … Continue reading →

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Tiger Burning Bright

Posted on July 28, 2016 by wordcloud9

Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry? — from The Tyger by William Blake The Big Cats — Lions, Cheetahs, Panthers, Snow Leopards, Mountain Lions, Tigers — all the deadly cousins … Continue reading →

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Pet Lovers Alert!

Posted on July 15, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 15 – Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day Here are some important reminders about making your home safer for the furry members of your family: NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY Tips to Keep Pets Safe from House Fires: Extinguish open … Continue reading →

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Official U.S. State Cats: MAINE

Posted on July 7, 2016 by wordcloud9

In 1985, the state of Maine recognized the obvious and outstanding choice for its Official State Cat: the Maine Coon Cat. This state seems to love all kinds of cats: more than 46% of Maine households have cats. Maine Coon … Continue reading →

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Airborne Cat Plays It Cool

Posted on June 12, 2016 by wordcloud9

When pilots of small aircraft run through their pre-flight check lists, they may want to add one more item: inspect plane for stowaway cats. Fortunately, this cat kept her cool, and made it to back to earth safely. Pilot Romain … Continue reading →

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