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Cake day: September 9th, 2023

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  • Rowena is not food motivated at all, until recently we couldn’t get her to accept treats. She will also let you know she’s had enough by walking away, she eats way less treats than you think would be enough to satiate. On the other hand she’s crazy about catnip, she will employ the glare if she doesn’t think you’ve given her enough.

    Colby Jack is crazy food motivated. We’ve taught him to spin in place for wet food and are working on doing it by command. He will also lead you to the treats. He likes to plop right in front of you and show belly, then when you reach down to pet him he gets up and walks towards the treat cupboard.

    I’m sure you could get cats to do all sorts of things with a little patience and a heckin’ lot of catnip and treats.


  • I absolutely believe that cats understand more than what they let on.

    My parents have two cats, Odin and Honey. Odin is a senior cat now but he’s always been sweet as pie. His default position when someone shows up to the home is that they have come for him and must pay tribute to his belly. Honey is pretty typical, if she smells something funny in the air she’s gone before the dust settles.

    So one day I come over to my parent’s house to mind the place while they are away and after successfully tithing Odin’s belly I start to look for a place to set my belongings. Off-hand I remark to the cat that I haven’t seen Honey in a while and he should go get her. Odin leaves and I don’t think much of it, kitty shenanigans or whatever they do. I finish putting away my things and I see Honey trotting down the hall, then I hear her yelp because Odin is hot on her heels nipping at her legs.

    You believe what you want to about but I know what I do.








  • French press is covered pretty well by everyone else so I’m here to offer an alternative. Have you considered a moka pot? Cheap, intuitive and offers bold flavor. Thing is you could take your regular coffee prepare it 3 different ways and end up with distinct flavor profiles. It all boils down to what you are looking for when drinking coffee.

    Quick rundown on cold brew, soak your grounds over night, filter, add cream, milk and other flavorings and you have coffeehouse cold drink on demand.






  • This is correct he was in it long enough to have pictures taken, mountains of praise and adoration heaped on and a handful of treats for being such a good sport. For comparison our other cat immediately slinked out of the pretty dress my partner found for her and pouted while little brother got all the attention. That is until she too got lots of love and affection and her own treat servings