The Cat I Love You

I watched a bunch of videos by Jackson Galaxy a few days ago.  I learned a lot about cats.  For example, when they blink slowly, that means they like you.  Also, since they really "don't give a rip about pleasing you," your only hope of changing their behavior is through something they do care about, which is food.



He also introduces the concept of Cat Mojo, which is basically cat self-esteem.  In fact, it makes working with cats sound really similar to working with humans, where you get people to cooperate by helping them meet their emotional needs.

Rat Loves Cat

Moscow Cat Circus!

Charlene used to be part of the Moscow Cat Circus! Wow!


Moscow Cats Theatre





They are an act in New York City.

The younger Mr. Kuklachev said his father trains the cats not by rewarding them with treats, as one might train a dog, but "by long, good words, touching them."

The elder Mr. Kuklachev bridled at the idea of rewarding cats with food. "A cat is not a dog," he said. "If a cat doesn't want to do something, he will not do it."

This Semester is Over!!!

Charlene

chicago and charlene

this is an origami charlene that toby made for my birthday





this is the real charlene. see the resemblance?


and this is the front of a card i made for toby's grandparents for sponsoring our trip to chicago.