The Black Cat

Cats have always been a favorite among the pet lovers community. The small, adorable little furballs hold a very special place in most people's hearts,young or old, in today’s constantly changing society. From viral internet videos to playing with shoelaces on the living room floor, cats have made a big impact on many. While that is a spectacular thing, cats had to through countless cultures and civilizations before finally arriving in the present day society, alongside humans. The very first…

My hands gripped the steering wheel, and began to tremble. The humming of my tires came to a complete halt. Hesitant, I glanced out the rain speckled mirror. . Few, I thought as I watched a cat scurry up the dull green embankment, leading way to a small housing development. That was a close call. I had just woke to the sun breaking through the deep morning fog, rays from the sun fell slanted through the evenly distributed bedroom windows, leaving a refreshing feeling of peace. Ahhhh, I thought…

Should You Spay and Neuter Your Pets? How many offspring are cats able to have in one year? Cats are able to have three litters a year and with possibly 4 to 6 kittens per litter (Burke Connie). I know that might not sound like a lot, but theoretically a cat and her offspring are able to produce an outstanding 420,000 cats in seven years (Burke Connie). Most people have seen stray cats and dogs running around which causes an overpopulation of unwanted pets. Most of them will be euthanized and…

Relationships classify as the intimidate and irreplaceable bond that individuals have with one another. It enables lovers to intertwine and cherish their other half for eternity. Seeking and pondering the complexions of love and unity causes individuals to occasionally go insane, or find what most human search for their whole life. It is the very abstract four letter word that wrecks havoc on hearts and souls. The stars, which have existed for centuries have even prayed and hoped for love to be…

that the grandmother was the leader above anyone else in the family. One may suppose that this leadership could have led to many things resulting in the death of the family. If the grandmother would have listened to Bailey, there would not have been a cat to cause a wreck. If they did not attempt to stop at a plantation that was not even in that state, they would have still been on the road. If the grandmother did not step up to call out the misfit, then the family could have had a better chance…

think of them as a part of the family. My husband is a cat person. He has never had a dog and knows nothing about dogs. We have discussed this topic at length over the course of a year, but more significantly within the last two months. Eventually, my husband softened to having a conversation about his reservations behind getting a dog. He admitted that the thought that having a dog would stress out our cat and that he thought that dogs and cats did not get along. He also said that he was…

Egyptian Cats and Mummification In ancient Egyptian times, cats were the first domesticated animals around 4000 years ago. However, the history goes further with humans. There is proof of wild cats around the whole country of Egypt, especially near the banks. In 2000 BC, cats that were considered to be fully domesticated were brought into households in Egypt. The first domesticated Egyptian cats in Egypt were used to chase off animals and creatures, such as snakes, bugs, and other types of…

strangeland, and Feral cat all have one thing in common, they’re feral. Unlike the three aforementioned characters Feral cats are a huge quickly multiplying threat, from mass extinctions to diseases that can be transmitted to your cute non feral pet and even cuter native wildlife. So much talk of feral cats what exactly is a feral cat, is their population truly exploding, what is their ecological foot(paw)print, and just how are cities are dealing with their exploding Cat population. Stray cats…

she replies by suggesting that a cat with singed skin would stay in, but one with “sleek and gay” skin would want to go out starting in the morning and “go caterwauling” (Chaucer, WoBP, 349 and 354). This is a metaphor for the kind of cloths that women should wear according to the bible compared to what the Wife wants to wear on a day to day basis. The cat with singed skin refers to women wearing plain garb that is boring and not at all appealing, whereas the cat with “sleek and gay” skin refers…

population was 19,5559 at the last census. PCAWL focuses on the city of Rolla, but also supports the area of Phelps County, which has a population of 45,156. Founded in 2006, PCAWL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and cats in Phelps County, Missouri focusing on spay/neuter programs and other initiatives to help animals in Phelps County. The organization is entirely volunteer run and has no paid staff on hand. Phelps County Animal Welfare League supports…