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I Took the Cat Psychopath Test!

December 16, 2021 By: Summer Samba19 Comments

After reading about a study that looks at whether cats are psychopaths, Summer takes the test to see how she rates.

A (highly flawed) study looks at whether cats are psychopaths. And even though I think this is a travesty of research… I took the test anyway!

9 Christmas Truths About Cats

December 15, 2021 By: Summer Samba14 Comments

Summer lists 9 Christmas truths about cats that all kitties know, and that all humans should learn.

All kitties will know these Christmas truths about cats! Now you humans will know too.

Therapy Cat Training That Works for Regular Cats Too

December 10, 2021 By: Summer Samba9 Comments

Here are some skills therapy cats like Summer know that regular house cats should learn too!

To be a therapy cat, there were certain things I needed to know. Some of these things are really helpful for regular cats too!

Your Questions About Therapy Cats, Answered

November 30, 2021 By: Summer Samba23 Comments

Here are some common questions about therapy cats that Summer's human gets asked - plus the answers.

So many people asked my human these questions about therapy cats that I’ve decided to answer them here.

The Best Cat Toy Ever (You May Be Surprised)

November 17, 2021 By: Summer Samba23 Comments

Somali cat with front paws on top of a rejected cat toy

You want to know the best cat toy? I have it, right here in this blog post.

How to Bond With Your Cat – 8 Tips

October 29, 2021 By: Summer Samba16 Comments

Summer offers 8 tips on how to bond with your cat, all based on better understanding cat needs and behavior.

If you want a deeper bond with your cat, I have some tips you will want to check out!

Punish a Cat? Never! How to Avoid Ruining Your Relationship With Your Kitty

October 14, 2021 By: Summer Samba18 Comments

Should you punish a cat? Summer says no, and explains how to address situations in which cats are acting out.

I hate when people talk about punishing cats. So I put together a post to explain why this is wrong, and what humans should do instead.

Who’s Smarter, Cats or Dogs? The Final Word

October 6, 2021 By: Summer Samba15 Comments

Are Cats or Dogs Smarter? The Truth!

A researcher has finally unearthed the truth about cat and dog intelligence!

How I Feel About Being an Only Cat

September 25, 2021 By: Summer Samba28 Comments

Somali cat in dress looking at tortoiseshell cat, who is not supposed to be there

Somebody on Facebook asked how I felt about being an only kitty, with Binga and Boodie gone. So I thought I would answer here.

How to Get Your Cat to Follow You Around

September 18, 2021 By: Summer Samba19 Comments

Summer explains a little about bonding with your cat, and how to get your cat to follow you around.

Does your cat follow you around the house? Would you like her to? Then this post is for you!

10 Ways to Tell If Your Cat Is Happy

September 11, 2021 By: Summer Samba18 Comments

For Happy Cat Month, Summer has 10 ways to tell if your cat is happy - signals to help with cat well being and health.

Is your cat happy? Here are 10 ways you can tell. I bet you know lots of them already!

What Are Cat Shows Anyway? I Answer Some Questions

September 1, 2021 By: Summer Samba19 Comments

With all her talk about them, some of Summer readers may be wondering what are cat shows anyway! So she answers that, and some other questions.

Even though I talk about them a lot, I bet some of you don’t really know much about cat shows! So I am answering some questions here.

Study Accuses Cats of Being Freeloaders!

August 18, 2021 By: Summer Samba21 Comments

Somali cat with treat by her paw

There’s a study out that claims cats are natural born freeloaders? Say what? Let’s look at this in more detail.

7 Things Humans Do That Confuse Cats

August 11, 2021 By: Summer Samba20 Comments

Humans can be really confusing, if you are a kitty! Here are just 7 things they do that mystify cats.

Avoid Getting Bitten by Mosquitoes Without Harming Your Cat – Here Are Non-Poisonous Solutions

August 6, 2021 By: Summer Samba17 Comments

Summer explains how to avoid getting bitten by mosquitos without harming your cat with poisonous chemicals - natural solutions.

If you are like my human, you get bit by mosquitos like crazy every summer! But she doesn’t want to risk harming me with poisonous mosquito repellents. Here are better solutions.

Is Your Cat Right or Left Pawed? Can You Tell Paw Preference?

July 7, 2021 By: Summer Samba19 Comments

Somali cat looking at human's hand holding treat

It turns out that cats can be either right or left pawed. So my human decided to see which one I was.

Getting Ready to Return to Therapy Cat Work

June 28, 2021 By: Summer Samba24 Comments

Somali cat in therapy cat vest, with neckwear and leash and harness

Finally, I can get back to therapy cat work! But first I need to make sure I have everything I need.

Cat World Domination Day Casino Party and Giveaway!

June 24, 2021 By: Summer Samba45 Comments

somali cat at blackjack table

It’s Cat World Domination Day! And I have a fun casino party for you!

Who Is Better at Human Manipulation – Cats or Dogs? (Poll!)

June 10, 2021 By: Summer Samba22 Comments

Summer finds a study that shows dogs are pretty good at human manipulation! So she has a poll to see if cats or dogs are better at it.

Can you believe that dogs are as manipulative as cats? A study proves it!

Announcement! Cat World Domination Day 2021

June 8, 2021 By: Summer Samba14 Comments

Cat World Domination Day 2021 Medium

Are you ready for this year’s Cat World Domination Day?

Cats and Boxes – Easiest Interactive Play Ever!

May 20, 2021 By: Summer Samba22 Comments

somali cat in a box, looking cute

Don’t just leave a box out for your cat – use it to create fun games! Here is how easy that is.

Lipstick on a…Cat!

May 18, 2021 By: Summer Samba32 Comments

Summer's human attempts to recreate a children's science project to find out if a cat butt actually touches any surfaces.

This may have been my human’s dumbest idea ever.

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