This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Lucy and Mina enjoying the space in our new home in 2019. Miss Mina was always very playful because play ended with treats. When you offer treats, you replicate the hunting cycle. Winning = food.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina feeling playful in 2019. Cats don't use facial expressions to show their emotions, but their ear positions and eyes sometimes give their feelings away.
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It's been two years since losing Miss Mina and her loss is still keenly felt. I've been learning to live with grief. I appreciate the time I had with Mina, and I still feel her here in my heart where she will continue to exist for the rest of my days.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina relaxing in 2020. She loved "doughnut" style beds with a bolster. I think they made her feel safe. Offer your cats different options to learn their preferences.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina on a paper bag. She would never go inside the bags I put out. Instead, she would always crush them and sit on top. :)
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic from 2020 of Miss Mina and Miss Lucy working out who gets each portion of packing paper.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina in Los Angeles in 2012. This is one of my favorite pictures of her because the light and colors in the background were just right to show off her profile.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina from December of 2020. She loved soft fleece throws so I now own lots of them with designs for every season.
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If you want to add a second cat to your family, how do you make an informed choice that will help both cats to cope with this big change?
Watch: youtu.be/xM8HnC8kjDQ
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Lucy and Miss Mina as they were learning to coexist peacefully in 2019.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina in 2019. She was a very small cat - never more than 8 pounds - but she didn't seem to notice. She had a large personality that more than compensated for her diminutive size.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina with a baby Miss Lucy in 2018. This was the first time Mina had shown any degree of acceptance of Lucy, and it was all because of a bird outside - a subject they could both agree on. :)
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This throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina basking in sunlight. Her dark fur would sometimes get so hot that I couldn't pet her. Like most cats, she loved the heat!
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This week, I'm sharing an older video that features Miss Mina - The Kitty Help Desk Halloween Special!
Watch: youtu.be/LaU7NAHXdgk
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina in 2012. Her birthday was October 15, so I always think of her this time of year. I also see her in all of the Halloween decorations that feature black cats.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina in her winter coat. Cats' coats thicken up based on the changes in the amount of daylight in each day. This change has nothing to do with temperature.
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This Throwback Thursday I have a pic of Miss Mina on her cat tree in our tiny LA apartment. Cats need enrichment like this especially in small spaces.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina enjoying the sunbeams that showed off her beautiful, rust-colored coat.
Despite what many like to claim, there is no link between coat color and personality traits in cats.
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This Throwback Thursday I have a pic of Miss Mina and Miss Lucy trying to figure out how to share the couch. You can help with situations like this by providing folded throws with contrasting colors so they perceive them as separate areas.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina on the catio watching the birds in 2019. I'm really missing her today. She's the reason why I work with cats and she continues to help me every step along the way.
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Miss Mina loved this bed even though it shed a bit onto her fur. The bolstered edges made her feel protected, like being in a box.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Lucy and Miss Mina on the catio. Lucy often gave Mina a bit too much attention, but they coexisted happily as long as Lucy respected her space.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina on one of her favorite scratchers. She'd use vertical scratchers, but she preferred horizontal cardboard ones like this. Offer your cat both so they can show you their preference.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina and Miss Lucy sharing the bed. This was made possible by the arrangement of the bedding. It gave them the perception that they could inhabit two separate areas there.
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This Throwback thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina from 2022. Mina only weighed eight pounds, but her small stature had no effect on her bold personality. Physical size has very little impact on the feline relationships in multi-cat homes.
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Love will allow our beloved cats to affect our lives long after they've passed away.
Watch: youtu.be/1b9Y0EYTGLE
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina relaxing on the catio in 2019. She loved lounging in the warmth and watching wildlife outside. Windows are primary enrichment tools for cats so make sure your feline friends have access.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina and Miss Lucy in 2019, enjoying warm (wrinkled) sheets just out of the dryer. Everyday activities can provide lots of stimulation to your cats, so share those activities when you can.
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Today is the ninth anniversary of Kitty Help Desk, and it all began with this little kitten. Miss Mina adopted me in 2007. KHD exists all because of her. So, if I've ever helped you and your feline friends with a behavior problem, you can thank Mina.
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