Story Of the Week:

Our Pets are such an important part of our lives. Keep them around for as long as possible by being diligent about Pet Care looking into Pet Insurance may help ease the expense go online for a Pet Insurance Quote today.

""Ten Things I've Learned From My Cats"      By Stacy Mantle "In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble, He gave him the cat" ~ Warren Eckstein Money is not important until it impacts your food supply Never change your mind once you've made a decision – even if it is in your best interest. The best place to lie down is the most well-traveled area, including but not limited to the kitchen table, a warm neck (no matter what species), the middle of the floor, with your favorite person, and on top of the fish tank. Frequent naps lower your stress levels. Lying in a warm lap will lower your blood pressure and heart rate. The best treats in the world are the ones given to you by a loved one. The next best treats in the world are the ones you can steal from your litter mates. Frequent naps will lower your stress levels. It's important to keep yourself well-groomed. Frequent naps will lower your stress levels. Curiosity doesn't kill anyone. The best solution to a problem is a nap. The second best solution to a problem is a lap. The best blanket is a freshly fluffed, warm blanket. If you love something, knead it. The best corner of the couch is the one that everyone is on. The best drink is purified ice water, fresh from a clean glass. The next best water is from a flowing fountain. Some things just aren't meant to be shared – like a litter box. Just because someone cuddles with you, doesn't mean they won't paw-slap you if they feel like it. Catty refers to more than just cats. The best advice you can take is a nap. Paper shredding was invented by felines. Who needs a machine? If it's not in it's place, it has changed ownership. Yoga About the Author Stacy Mantle is a freelance writer who currently resides in the southwestern deserts of Arizona with a number of cats, a coyote/wolf hybrid, and a very understanding husband. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Pacific Yachting Magazine, The Arabian Horse Times, Today’s AZ Woman, and Pets Illustrated. She now has monthly columns in Jackson Parents magazine and online at www.thecatsite.com. Many of her stories and articles have been translated into several languages, and now reach an international audience. Quickly becoming known as "…the Erma Bombeck of animals", her writing has skyrocketed to new heights as she records the stories of those she loves, inspiring the reader to learn why we have all come to love the animals we share our lives with. She is the author of Conquering the Food Chain: Living Amongst Animals (Without Becoming One), which is available in Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide, as well as online at www.bn.com or www.amazon.com.   Read Last Weeks's story:  Freelancing Felines Other Stories: Total Recall, Things My Cat Has Taught Me, Teaching A Coyote to Fetch, Once Upon A Midnight Dreary,  Feral Cat Day, Computer Guide for Cat Lovers, Just Wait 'Till You Have Children of Your Own, Diary of A Cog, How To Pill A Cat, Herding Cats, Sleeping With the Enemy, A Fish Tale, Do Animals Have Souls, The Problem With Kittens, Counterproductive Behavior in Dogs, Counterproductive Behavior in Cats, Cody is My Sister's Dog, Diary of A Cog, Free Kittuns, Pet Theft, On With The Show, Making Noodles with A Kitten, How To Pill A Cat, Freelancing Felines About the Author Stacy Mantle is a freelance writer who currently resides in the southwestern deserts of Arizona with a number of cats, a coyote/wolf hybrid, and a very understanding husband. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Arabian Horse Times, Today’s AZ Woman, and Pets Illustrated. Many of her stories and articles have been translated into several languages, and now reach an international audience. Quickly becoming known as "…the Erma Bombeck of animals", her writing has skyrocketed to new heights as she records the stories of those she loves, inspiring the reader to learn why we have all come to love the animals we share our lives with. She is the author of Conquering the Food Chain: Living Amongst Animals (Without Becoming One), which is available in Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide, as well as online at www.bn.com or www.amazon.com.