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TABBY CATS are not a specific breed but rather defined by a distinct coat pattern featuring stripes, spots, or swirling patterns, most famously an "M" shape on their foreheads. Found across many breeds, they are generally known for being affectionate, intelligent, and vocal, with genetic roots tracing back to the earliest domestic cats.
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Cats Are Like Potato Chips — You Can't Have Just One!
"Owning a dog is not just a privilege; it’s a responsibility. They depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more. When you take a dog into your life, you need to understand the commitment that dog ownership entails." ~ AKC
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Category Archives: Cats
Ear-Tipping
EAR-TIPPING is the universally recognized symbol of a cat who been spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Ear-tipping is a standard part of most Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs because it’s the easiest and best method to let everyone know at a glance … Continue reading
Cats and Dogs In Art
CATS and DOGS in Art generally depict our faithful pets as faithful and loving companions. Artists also used CATS and DOGS in Art as metaphors in religious and allegorical scenes. Typically, dogs symbolized loyalty while cats represented deceit. Popular literature … Continue reading
Garfield
Garfield is a fat snarky male orange tabby cat known for his obnoxious comments, voracious appetite, and lazy lifestyle. Garfield appeared in a comic strip called Garfield, created by Jim Davis, and in TV commercials. Garfield often made obnoxious comments, especially … Continue reading




















Great Danes leave pawprints on your heart.



Cats Are Like Potato Chips — You Can't Have Just One!
"Owning a dog is not just a privilege; it’s a responsibility. They depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more. When you take a dog into your life, you need to understand the commitment that dog ownership entails." ~ AKC
Adopted Pets are the best pets you can have. Most adoptable pets come from loving homes that simply cannot care for them anymore. Or they are strays who’ve been on their own without the loving care they deserve. ― Josh Duhamel






In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble, He gave him the cat. – Warren Eckstein








































































































