Author: Maria

  • On Stray to Stay

    Shortly after Zach and I got married, a new cat started showing up in our neighborhood. Call it foreshadowing, an omen, and/or a blessing. I was thrilled! He was a blue tabby and he was so friendly. Naturally, I started feeding him and he seemed very eager to walk into our house. He would walk…

  • On a lighter note…

    I had no idea how much maintenance a Persian cat needed until Zach [my husband and the father of my cats] and I moved in together. When Zach and I moved in together, he moved in to the duplex I was renting and brought Max with him. Max is a classic tabby Persian. He has…

  • On Vetting

    Kidney disease will be a topic I revisit regularly, because there are so many things I’ve learned about managing it. I’ve learned so much about the best foods to keep kidney levels relatively low and stable. I’ve learned how to get my kitty to actually eat these foods, which has also been a mini battle…

  • On Beginning Keeper of the Kitties

    If you’re reading this, you’re seeing the culmination of something I’ve considered doing for years. Welcome! My name is Maria and ever since I was a wee babe, I have always loved cats. From chasing and then subsequently being scratched by random strays in my neighborhood, I have always loved cats. As I write this…