I thought I’d share this feel good story with all of you even though it involves a dog…and not a cat. This little dog was stranded on the ice in an area of the river not far from where I live. He spent 4 days and 3 nights on the ice in some of the [read more]
It’s BlogBlast for Peace 2020! BlogBlast for Peace is the brainchild of a blogger, Mimi Lenox, who began the peace globe project back in 2006 as a way to share her thoughts and feelings about peace in our world. Mimi’s passion caught on with many others and now every year on November 4, bloggers from [read more]
Hey guys. Today is Remember Me Thursday®…a day to shine a light on those orphan pets in shelters and rescues who are waiting for their forever homes…and also to remember those that sadly never made it out. Started 8 years ago by the Helen Woodward Animal Center, Remember Me Thursday® is a day to get the entire [read more]
Hi everyone. Island Cat Mom here. Last Saturday night, the Cat Writers’ Association held its annual awards ceremony. Because the CWA annual in-person conference was cancelled this year due to Covid-19, the event…called “From Glammies to Jammies Virtual Award Ceremony”…was held on-line through Zoom and Facebook Live. There were 66 Muse Medallion Awards and 20 [read more]
Hi everybuddy. Don’tcha just love how my floofy tail curls so nicely around my body? Y’know…a cat’s tail is an interesting and unique thing. Here are some fun facts about a cat’s tail: A cat’s tail has anywhere from 19 to 23 vertebrae, and is held together by an extensive group of muscles, ligaments and [read more]
You guys! I’ve got some exciting news to share with you today. Now…you may already know it, but the mom, as a cat blogger, is a member of the Cat Writers’ Association. For those of you unfamiliar with the CWA, it’s a worldwide organization whose membership consists of writers, photographers, journalists, graphic designers, radio and [read more]
Hi guys. I’ve got an update on the swallow situation for you. Unfortunately, it appears they’ve built their nest on top of the light again. They must have done it really quick. The mom said maybe she could get up there and remove it, but she thought that seemed a little cruel…besides she’s afraid she [read more]
As a cat parent, I want my cats to be healthy. Now that Ernie and Zoey are senior cats with various health issues, I look for ways to help keep them as healthy as I can. One way to do this is by giving supplements when needed for added support to their systems. Just like [read more]
A few words from me…the Island Cats Mom… 2019 is coming to a close…and with the end of the year comes our blogoversary. Our blog began in December 2007…which means we’ve been blogging for about 12 years now. I know…it’s quite an accomplishment. Many blogs never last that long. Ernie “helping” me with the blog [read more]
Today is BlogBlast for Peace! Once a year on this day…November 4…bloggers from all over the world share their Peace Globes and thoughts about peace. We are ONE VOICE on ONE SUBJECT for ONE DAY. This year’s BlogBlast for Peace theme is CHANGE YOUR CLIMATE. There’s been lots of talk about climate change and how [read more]