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Christmas Eve Reflections

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Christmas Eve has always been a day of reflection for me. I consider myself a deeply spiritual person, but I don’t feel affiliated with any particular brand of religion. I grew up Catholic, but I’ve chosen to take what I call a “cafeteria approach” to spirituality, picking and choosing what resonates, and discarding the rest. I celebrate Christmas, because for me, the holiday is ultimately about love, generosity, and giving. But even more than that, for me, it’s a time to slow down.Continue Reading

Happy Thanksgiving 2015

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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 Halloween 2015

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Allegra, Ruby and I would like to wish you and your kitties a safe and fun-filled Halloween!

We’re celebrating Halloween on our Facebook page today: post photos of your Halloween kitties!

Make sure you keep your kitties safe tonight! If you open your door to trick or treaters, keep your cats in a safe room so they can’t dash outside. Click here for more Halloween safety tips.

Survey Says… We Want Your Feedback, and You Could Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

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We probably don’t say this often enough: Allegra, Ruby and I are so grateful to all of you for being a part of our Conscious Cat community! Thank you for reading, commenting on and sharing our posts every day.

Today, we’re asking for your help. We would love it if you would take a few minutes to answer a few simple questions about our content, and how we can make the Conscious Cat even better for you. Continue Reading

Happy Labor Day 2015

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Today is Labor Day in the United States, and this year, we’re not just celebrating the holiday by taking a break from blogging, we’re also celebrating Ruby’s 5th birthday!

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!

The Conscious Cat and Spirit Essences Are Rescue Cat Sponsors at the 2015 National Capital Cat Show

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Each year, the National Capital Cat Show invites local shelters, rescue groups and animal awareness organizations to the show, and each year, these wonderful groups find forever homes for a large number of kittens and cats. I’m proud to announce that for the second year in a row, Spirit Essences is partnering with The Conscious Cat to be the Rescue Cat Sponsor!Continue Reading

Happy 4th of July 2015

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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.Continue Reading

Your Cat Photos Needed for Purrs of Wisdom: Enlightenment, Feline Style

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Yes, I need more of your cat photos! First of all, thank you to all of you who have submitted photos of your torties for Tortitude: The Little Book of Cats With a Big Attitude. I received close to a thousand photos, and I loved “meeting” all of your torties. It was really hard to reduce the number of photos to only about 75 – if I could, I would use all of them! My publisher will have final say as to which of the photos will be used in the book, which will publish in February of 2016.

Now it’s time for a second round of photo submissions!Continue Reading

Happy Father’s Day 2015

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

Father’s Day can be a bittersweet day for those of us whose fathers are no longer with us. Depending on how fresh your loss is, even seeing Father’s Day card pop up in stores, and getting countless emails with Father’s Day gift suggestions, may bring sadness and even tears.

Last year, I shared some reflections on what it’s like for fatherless children, no matter what our age, to commemorate our fathers on Father’s Day.Continue Reading

BlogPaws 2015: Cat Ladies Descend on Music City

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I spent last weekend with 500 of my fellow pet bloggers at our annual gathering in Nashville, TN. This was my fourth BlogPaws conference, and it just keeps on getting bigger and better each year. And while the conference is still pretty “dog-heavy,” the contingent of cat ladies (and a few gents) is growing each year, thanks, in no small part, to the amazing Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther, who once again created the ultimate cat lover’s experience in the Cat Lounge.Continue Reading