10-year old Wendell Overton witnessed a group of boys torturing a cat.  He bravely stepped in and rescued the kitty.  As a result, Jackson the cat is recovering nicely and will soon be ready for adoption.

Meanwhile, Wendell’s story is going viral.

“WOW! Words cannot express how moved we are by the overwhelming response to Wendell’s story. We wanted to give everyone an update on Jackson, the cat saved by Wendell’s compassion and bravery. He is recovering well, resting comfortably, eating like a king and will be looking for a new home soon!”

Thanks to his parents for raising such a great kid and congratulations to Wendell for the kindness he showed that is now making him a national celebrity!

Photo from Pinterest.

Source: someone’s facebook post.

Our old cat Pootster used to run up the wall chasing the red dot light. And we laughed every time. Ahhh kitties. You so amuse us!

My friend Rachel just lot her sweet cat, Miles.  Miles was the first pet she and her husband shared and the pet that taught her about cats. From Women’s Health News,

• Being our first, I had no idea young cats lost teeth like humans do. It really freaked me out when I found one in the carpet, and of course I called the vet to ask about it. I don’t think we even had internet access at home at the time.
• Miles actually played fetch – you could toss a paper ball or milk ring (his favorites), and he would bring them back to go again. He taught us this game, rather than us teaching him.

Rest in peace, Miles. And our sympathies to Rachel and Joel.

Spoiled kitties are what you might have if you invest in a fantastic cat bed like this!  From Leo Kempf Design,

I made this house for my cat, Olive. She enters through a door in the bottom side and then ascends a ramp, which boosts her to the upper level. The front wall is plexi-glass, the floor is 2.5 inch thick old sheepskin rug, and my wife made some small paintings that hang on the walls.

My cat is seriously happy sleeping on top of a plastic bag, though.

I watched a video earlier today about how a Momma dog helped teach her puppy how to climb down wooden steps.  Then the video cuts to a cat that pushes another cat down some steps.  Cats are manipulators.  Don’t believe me?  Check out these kitty behaviors with “shocking evil explanations.”

I Own You. Cats, like many other animals, are packed full of pheromone-oozing scent glands that are primarily used to communicate with other cats on such hot topics as identity, sexual availability and territorial ownership. The most active and important glands that a cat uses to send these messages are located on the tail, the side of the body and the face. Thus, when a cat rubs up against your legs or slides its face along your hand, it is engaging these glands in order to leave its unique scent on you.

That scent in turn communicates to any other animals in the vicinity that not only is it, say, female and horny, but that you, the human, belong to her. When a cat brushes against your legs, it’s less a furry hug and more of a prison yard tattoo. One that reads, “Owned By: Mittens” and, “Single Siamese Female, 8, seeking uncut Tom for a romp in the alley.”

I’m afraid I’ve been owned by many many cats.

I would drop $650 on a new Rag Doll cat if I had that kind of money.  And if I could find one!  The Grumpy Cat phenomenon has elevated the breed of Rag Doll cat breed to new levels of popularity.  If you do a simple google search to find one, they are sold out all across the nation and have waiting lists that are months – if not years – long!

What do we know about Rag Dolls?  From Fine Cats & Kittens,

Rag doll cat breed is one of the best breeds of cats in the world. They are such good friends and companions that Rag doll cat breeders would just love them. Apart from the magnificent appearance, they have a keen instinct of love and affection towards the owners. This makes them stand unique in their way to be-friend with people.  

Since my birthday comes before Christmas, I hope to ask for one as a gift!

Rest in peace, Simon.

During the summer my friend walks rounds in her above-ground pool.  She is about 10 pounds smaller and I know her clothes are looking loose!  Water exercise has long been a great option for humans, so why not for cats, too?  Fat cat Holly has taken to swimming, too, to shed some pounds. From NBC News.com,

Weighing in at 18 pounds, the 13-year-old cat has been taking regular swims since May of last year at the Olde Towne Pet Resort in Dulles, Va., while wearing a life vest. The pool is usually only used by dogs for exercise, mobility and therapy, but Holly has joined the action and occasionally shows the dogs how it’s done by kitty-paddling.

Good for the fabulous cat!