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  We have been posting sad cat news recently. Figure it is time to reflect some happy days. The following video documents the life of sweet Sula (parish cat at Old Mission San Juan Bautista), now buried at the Mission and a stop on the Mission tour (ah, yes, that is sad news, but her life was celebrated then and is celebrated nearly every day now -- that is good news). The video by Robert C. with Stacey Gentry definitely reflects happiness:  Sula - I Have You - YouTube Note: Easter is right around the corner. Don't forget to check out Sula's book, Easter at the Mission . Only one left in stock at Amazon, but they will have more right away. For more posts about Sula and her books, click  HERE . To purchase copies of Sula's books at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to read Sula's books and not have to pay for them? Ask your local library to purchase and shelve them. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discou...

New Year is that magical time of year when we get to look backward and forward at the same time. So, it was both a pleasant surprise and yet not completely unexpected when I found a video about  How My Cat Made Me a Better Man , Jeremy Feig's award-winning cat book ( Book of the Year finalist and Kops-Fetherling Legacy Award in humor ). It is indeed a great book - funny and yet insightful, humorously illustrated by the talented and respected late Russian artist Zhenya Yanovich . Watch Edify , which hosts the video had this to say: On July 1st, MSI Press published How My Cat Made Me a Better Man , the first book written by local comedy screenwriter and filmmaker Jeremy Feig. How My Cat Made Me a Better Man is a humorous self-help guide geared towards men, but with advice relevant to any demographic of reader. Shelly has also inspired Feig to appreciate having his basic needs met and to sometimes prioritize his own happiness, amongst other feline-centric behaviors. For posts about ...

This year was Sophia's first Christmas! She was memorized by and a little in awe of the Christmas tree. But she was all in for Christmas dinner! Sophia has some odd coloring. We believe that she is principally Sokoke , but who knows how those genes made it to the Central Coast of California where there are no reported Sokokes -- and, too, there have to be other blends since she is a street cat rescue. Still, people always remark, "I've never seen that combination of colors before." Nope. It is extremely rare for this area. For some information about cats and Christmas, check last week's Caturday post . Now, what about after Christmas? What after-Christmas care should be taken with natural Christmas trees for multi-cat homes? Here are some things to consider: After Christmas, it's important to care for your natural Christmas tree properly, especially in a home with many cats. Here are some tips to ensure safety and cleanliness: Remove Decorations : Carefully ta...