A Birthday Surprise from Allegra and Ruby

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Hi everyone, it’s Allegra and Ruby! Guess what! Today is Mom’s birthday. Even though Mom had one of her very long and informative posts about some very important topic scheduled for today, we decided that her birthday is more important. So we rescheduled her important post for next week, and instead, we’re surprising her for her birthday!Continue Reading

Happy Mother’s Day 2018

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My mom passed away 24 years ago, and Mother’s Day still is a bit of a bittersweet day. After all these years, the pain of missing her has faded. I feel her presence in my heart every single day, but I do miss her more today than on other days. Continue Reading

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Cat Camp NYC: Making the World Better for Cats

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The second Cat Camp NYC was a high energy, fun filled two day event celebrating cats. From educational lectures to panel discussions covering topics ranging from how to start a TNR (Trap Neuter Release) program, how to use social media to help cats, and how to address feline behavior problems, to the inspirational keynote address by Jackson Galaxy, the event drew thousands of enthusiastic cat lovers. In addition to the educational offerings, there were vendors offering cat-themed products.Continue Reading

Sunday Quotes: Earth

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This seemed like an appropriate quote for today – Happy Earth Day!

We’re all about conscious living here at The Conscious Cat, and green living is a big part of living a conscious life. Earth Day is a great day to remember that green living isn’t just good for us and the planet, it’s also good for our cats. For ways to celebrate Earth Day (and beyond), read:

Celebrate Earth Day by Going Green With Your Cat

Allegra’s World: 8th Adoption Anniversary

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Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today is my 8th Adoption Anniversary! Eight years ago today, Mom brought me home to live with her and Amber. Sadly, I never got to know Amber really well, because she passed away six weeks after I arrived. Then it was just Mom and me for almost a year before Ruby joined our family. I love my life with Mom. And Ruby. Although there are days when I wonder whether bringing Ruby home was really such a good idea…Continue Reading