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Dear Bill & Cathy,
Our cats are especially wise and exceptionally talented. (Of
course they are!) One particular talent is their ability to talk to
us, and thereby share their wisdom. Take the following as an
example. One day last week I climbed out of bed after an especially
difficult night and it must have been very obvious to Shanti. She
watched me carefully as I took my coffee cup and headed for the
recliner.
She had been stretched out on a sparkling sunbeam spilling out
across the carpet. I could tell she did not want to give it up
either. I looked at her and said, "looks like you have the best spot
in the house." Without a second thought she stepped gingerly outside
the sunbeam and sat upright in a stately pose. She cocked her head
slightly and sweetly said, "please, feel free! It looks like you
need it more than I."
Spring is now upon us and the flower garden beckons. This brings
to mind the legend of how the Pussy Willow got its name. According
to an old Polish legend, many spring times ago a mother cat was
crying at the bank of the river in which her kittens were drowning.
The willows at the river's edge longed to help her, so they swept
their long graceful branches into the waters to rescue the tiny
kittens who had fallen into the river while chasing butterflies. The
kittens gripped on tightly to their branches and were safely brought
to shore. Each springtime since, goes the legend, the willow
branches sprout tiny fur-like buds at their tips where the tiny
kittens once clung.
On another note, I would ask you to share this newsletter with
others. Do you think your friends would enjoy reading this
newsletter? It is easy to let them know. Just click on the link at
the bottom of the page that says "forward e-mail."
| Man Shares Golf Cart With
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (March 9, 2007) The Associated Press.
It's best NOT to get between a predator and its prey
especially when they're in the passenger seat of your golf
cart.
Water plant worker Mitch Walter would offer that bit of
advice and bears the scratches of one who speaks from
experience. As Walter was inspecting the Cape Rock Water
Treatment Plant property Tuesday night, a rabbit leaped into
his golf cart followed by a 25- pound bobcat. The rabbit
then jumped back out, leaving Walter alone with a large,
frightened feline.
"The cat went from a sleek predator after fast food to a
ball of fur trying to jump through the windshield of the golf
cart," Walter said. Walter received scratches on his neck
while shoving the bobcat out, necessitating a round of rabies
shots, but was otherwise unhurt.
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| Fascinating Cat Facts |
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FACT # 1: Cats have AB blood groups just like
people.
NOTICE: You can find an exhaustive list of cat facts
on our website.
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| Cats and Some Famous People in
History |
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Edwin Hubble had a cat named Nicolaus Copernicus.
Edwin Hubble first recognized that the galaxies are all moving
away from each other in the 1920s. American astronomer for
whom the Hubble Space Telescope is named.
President Clinton had a cat named Socks that managed
to attract quite a few fans since landing in the White House.
The majority for Socks' fans were curious children!
John Kenneth Galbraith had a cat named Ahmedabad.
His nickname was "Ahmed" offended Islamic officials while
Galbraith was U.S. ambassador to India, so he changed its name
to "Gujarat."
Florida Senator Ken Myer's cat Andy holds the Record
for longest non-lethal fall: 16 stories (the cat, not the
senator).
Anne Frank wrote of Boche, an aggressive warehouse
cat, who was occupying the attic when the Franks arrived;
derogatory slang for "German"
Harriet Beecher Stowe had a Maltese stray, named
Calvin , who took over Stowe's house & sat on her
shoulders while she wrote.
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| Frequently Asked
Questions |
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Q: Do cats have a good sense of smell?
A: The cats sense of smell is less well
developed than in other predators. A cat relies more on sight
and hearing than smell for hunting.
Q: How good is a cats sense of taste?
A: Cats can detect acid, salt and bitter
flavors very well, however they have poor sensitivity to
sugars and tend to avoid sweet foods.
Q: Do cats have good hearing?
A: Cats have an extraordinary hearing
range that is well beyond that of humans. A cat can hear a
mouse moving through grass. Cats have mobile ear flaps called
pinnae which help to collect sound and improve hearing.
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Mowgli's Musings re pet food
recall |
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The recent extensive recall of cat food does not include
any Life's
Abundance products.
Our sympathies are with the pet parents who are dealing
with the heartache of this situation.
If your cat has eaten any of the foods listed on the recall
list and they are showing any signs of illness, please contact
your vet immediately.
If you are looking for alternatives to these foods, we
invite you to review the quality and safety of Life's
Abundance, the healthiest possible pet foods. We Use and Recommend Life's
Abundance. You can get a free sample here.
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