Author’s Life

Buckley and Thanksgiving Weekend: Forever Linked

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since Buckley passed away. Thanksgiving will always be associated with Buckley for me, and not just because Thanksgiving Day 2008 was the last full day I spent with her. It’s also because I am so thankful for the many gifts this gimpy little cat who captured my heart from the moment I first saw her brought into my life. Continue Reading

Happy Thanksgiving 2016

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Happy Thanksgiving from
Allegra, Ruby and Ingrid

I keep a gratitude journal all year long, but I do spend a little extra time on Thanksgiving reflecting on everything I’m thankful for. There’s also my Thanksgiving ABC’s tradition, which I shared on Sunday. Of course, Allegra and Ruby top the list of who I’m grateful for every year – followed by you, our Conscious Cat readers!Continue Reading

Happy Labor Day 2016

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Today is Labor Day in the United States, and we’re celebrating by taking a break from blogging.

We’ll be back tomorrow with our regular fare of articles about feline health and nutrition, product reviews, giveaways, and everything else you’ve come to love about The Conscious Cat.

Enjoy your Labor Day!

Happy 4th of July 2016

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As you celebrate America’s birthday today, please remember that this may not be your cat’s favorite holiday. Noisy celebrations can be scary for many cats. By planning ahead, you can do a number of things to help your cats cope.

How to Help Your Cat Cope With Fireworks

Have a wonderful holiday!

Happy Father’s Day 2016

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Whether your kids are human or furry, enjoy your special day!

Father’s Day can be bittersweet for those of us whose fathers are no longer with us. My dad passed away 12 years ago, but I still get a little sad when friends talk about what they’re going to do to celebrate, or when I see Father’s Day cards pop up in stores.Continue Reading

Memorial Day 2016

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To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. ― Thomas Campbell

Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a day when we honor the memory of the men and women who have died in military service. It’s also a day for celebrating the arrival of summer with family and friends, but because of the reason for the holiday, it has always felt a bit odd to me to say “Happy Memorial Day,” so instead, I’m wishing you a day filled with love and beautiful memories.Continue Reading

Allegra and Ruby and the Birthday Surprise

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Hi everyone, it’s Allegra and Ruby! We took over the computer after Mom went to bed last night! Mom had one of her very important posts about some very important topic scheduled for today, but today is her birthday! Since she works so hard every day to write new posts for you, we thought she deserved a break today, so we rescheduled the post for next week. Continue Reading

The Conscious Cat is a Finalist for Best Cat Blog in the BlogPaws 2016 Nose-to-Nose Awards

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I’m delighted to announce that The Conscious Cat is a Finalist for Best Cat Blog in the 2016 Nose-to-Nose Pet Blogging and Social Media Awards. These awards were created by the founders of BlogPaws to judge pet bloggers and people who write about pets online for their expertise, creativity, performance and achievements in one or more of 12 categories. Judging is done by a panel of industry experts.Continue Reading