by Kelly Detherow | Dec 12, 2025 | cat behavior, cat care, Cat Health, Cats, Pets, Pets / Animals
The holiday season is a beautiful time for new additions to the family, including kittens and cats. If you are a current or potential cat owner, the topic of scratching—and sometimes, the drastic measure of declawing—may have crossed your mind. Fortunately, there are...
by Kelly Detherow | Nov 14, 2025 | cat care, cat sitting, Pets
Leaving your beloved cat at home while you travel is often the kindest choice for their emotional well-being. Unlike dogs, most cats thrive on routine and are highly sensitive to new environments. Keeping them in their own kingdom—with their familiar scents,...
by Kelly Detherow | Oct 17, 2025 | Cat Health, Cats, Pets
Alright, fellow pet parents, buckle up! We’re about to embark on a journey through the ever-shifting landscape of the calendar, specifically focusing on how those glorious (and sometimes chaotic) transitions from summer’s lazy haze to autumn’s crisp...
by Kelly Detherow | Oct 3, 2025 | Cats, Pets
Kristin Weis, the heart behind KC Kitties, is a leading voice in cat rescue photography, dedicating the last decade to the well-being of cats in our community. Her journey began unexpectedly in 2014 when she and her husband, Joe, took in their first two bottle-baby...
by Kelly Detherow | Sep 19, 2025 | cat behavior, Cats, Pet Ownership
The first rays of sunlight pierce my bedroom window, and I feel it. A gentle, insistent prod. My nose. My cheek. A little paw tap-dancing on my eyeball. I sigh, a long, weary exhalation that could power a small sailboat. “Tony,” I whisper, but the name is...
by Kelly Detherow | Sep 5, 2025 | cat behavior, Cat Health, cat toys, Cats, Pets
As a loving pet parent, you’re always on the lookout for ways to enrich your cat’s life, spark their playful side, and maybe even offer a little help with stress or boredom. Enter Nepeta cataria, more commonly known as catnip – a seemingly unassuming herb with...
