by The Paws and Effect Gang | Dec 22, 2019 | Cats and Other Pets
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My 9-year-old son is begging me to get him a cat for Christmas. I have some concerns about bringing an animal into my home on such a busy day, but I think he’s old enough to have a cat and I don’t want to... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Oct 6, 2019 | Cat Health, Cats and People
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I’ve given my cat three baths before, only when she’s been outside and gets dirty and starts to itch herself or feels oily when I pet her. I recently just gave her a bath, using Dawn (which is what I’ve always used) and I... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Jul 21, 2019 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Hi! I have been asked if I would take in a third cat who will be in need of a home. She is a shy cat, about 4 years old, and has been living with an elderly lady for a year or so. I have a 14-year-old grey tabby who does... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Jun 16, 2019 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: A couple of weeks ago, my husband came home from work. When he opened the door, his cat, Jingles, was standing right there. I guess he wasn’t looking because he mistakenly kicked poor Jingles as he walked in. She ran... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | May 12, 2019 | Cats and People
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My husband and I have three senior cats, all 15+, and we’re expecting our first human baby in about six weeks. Any advice on preparing the kitties for baby’s arrival? ~ Amanda Thomas: Well, Amanda, first of all,...
JaneA Kelley is a punk rock cat mom and award-winning blogger. She is a regular columnist for Catster Magazine, and she and the Paws and Effect Gang share a home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.