Cat intelligence

would tell number stories (e.g. “Two cats are on a couch. Five more cats jump on the couch. How many cats are now on the couch?”) and students participated in acting out the story. This allowed them to apply the cognitive process of addition in a fun, dramatic way. This particular Role Playing activity allowed for all students who participated to feel a sense of achievement, including those who perhaps were not “in” the role play but were counting the number of cats…

Ursula K. Le Guin’s Schrödinger’s Cat is a science fiction short story from her short story collection, The Compass Rose (1982). Schrödinger’s Cat begins with a narrator who does not identify by gender or name explaining the world in which he/she lives. A nearby couple is overheard having a breakup, yet in this unexplainable world, they mean it literally as the woman turns into a heap of body parts, with the man reduced to pieces hopping around. The most agonizing aspect of this world is that it…

The animal problem in Caldwell County is euthanization. Too many cats and dogs are being killed because of animal overpopulation. Numbers have been declining since 2011, but in 2013 still 2,902 animals were euthanized. The Caldwell County Animal Shelter is a contributor to this problem. To solve the problem of innocent animals being put down, a no-kill policy should be enforced. This includes ending euthanization and preventing animal overpopulation. Stopping the euthanization in the shelter…

When one is asked the common question, “are you a dog person or a cat person,” it is assumed that there is only one option. Dogs are trustworthy, devoted, and carefree, while cats are independent, aloof, and sometimes even somber (especially to a “dog person”). To most, the two household pets are polar opposites despite serving the same purpose: being a source of comfort outside usual human interactions. In Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Jeanette’s family has a dog their entire life, which…

A Man’s Best Friend After coming home from a frustrating day of school, Emily plops down on the couch wanting some down time when suddenly her mother rushes into the room. “How was school? Did anything exciting happen? Was lunch good? How did that Math test go? Why aren’t you answering me? Just so you know tomorrow you will have to ride the bus. When does musical practice start?” her mom says, showering her with questions. Caught up in this overwhelming situation, Emily shouts back and runs up…

The exciting film that was made in 1942 became a suspense to the audience. This film made people wait till the final act to see what the monster really was. People refer to this movie as Cat People. Cat People was a film that had a major impact on some horror movies. The director played with shadow play, how Irena was the victim that got taken over, and how she was the monster all along. This film goes on to be pretty suspenseful. Through different qualities that Joseph Maddrey discusses they…

Brushing cats teeth: its importance, necessity and benefits Description: If you are wondering how to brush teeth of you cat then you can buy tooth cleaning kits online or speak to your local vet who could do the job. If you are a pet lover then having furry friends at your home may be a common thing for you. Those who have recently tried to attest their love for pets and have just welcomed a feline in their home, they must know the tips and tricks to keep the cat healthy and hygienic. Brushing…

Lennie, Candy and Crooks all had these problems which caused them several problems on the farm. If they wouldn’t have these impairments then they would live an easier life on the farm, but they have to do a lot of work with the problems they have. They just had to learn how to deal with them and work through them so that they can make their money. Well Candy and Crooks are the ones who have the impairments that gave them problems when they were working on the farm. Lennie mostly had mental…

consulted the lion. The lion sneezed, and out popped two domestic cats, ready to go! While this is most likely not how the domestic cat was created, it goes to show that cats have been around as useful and companion animals for a very long time. Despite my mother’s oh-so-strong argument of “because I said so”, every house should have a cat because they hunt vermin, are easy to care for, and are beneficial to one’s health. While cats can be our cuddly companions, they are also what some may…

shelter instead of buying one from a pet store can help to stop pet overpopulation, saves lives, and often cost less. INTRODUCTION: I. Meet Nala, the most famous cat on the Instagram with more than 2.8 million followers. II. Before she became an Internet sensation, Nala was an abandoned rescue cat. III. She was born into an overly-cat-populated home. IV. She was about five months old when she was taken away to a local shelter in Los Angeles because her owners who couldn’t…