Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson, your whiskered companion through the shifting seasons. Tonight, we welcome the Worm Moon, the last full moon of winter. Its name comes from the softening of the earth, when worms begin to stir beneath the surface and the world prepares to wake. It is a moon of small movement,…
Avian Flu and Cats: What You Need to Know
Hello, thoughtful furriends. Tyson here, your ever-curious cat, ready to talk about something a little more serious today: avian flu and how it can affect both domestic cats like me and our bigger wild cousins. Let’s take a careful, whiskered look at what’s happening and what you can do to keep your feline family safe….
Whiskers, Blinks, and Tail Flicks: The Secret Language of Cats
Humans are very proud of their words. They string them together in long trails, like spaghetti. Some of them are delicious. Some are nonsense. Many are loud. All are limited. We cats… we speak differently. Our language is older than yours.Quieter.And far more efficient. We speak in tail flicks—a single movement that can mean “I’m…
Paws for Poetry: Refecting on Rum Tum Tugger by T.S. Eliot
Hello, furriends! Tyson here, your literary-loving feline with an eye for art and a tail for the dramatic. Today, I’m diving into the poetic world to celebrate one of the most famous cat poems, “The Rum Tum Tugger” by T.S. Eliot. And because no blog post of mine would be complete without a touch of…
Paws, Pomp, and Purring: Celebrating Russian Cat Day
On March 1st, Russia celebrates something truly noble, deeply refined, and unquestionably deserving of a holiday: Cats. Yes, that’s right. In Russia, National Cat Day is real—and frankly, it makes me wonder why this isn’t a global holiday yet. But I digress. Today, we honor our Russian cousins and their long history of feline reverence….
Tiny Paws Poetry: The Nitrolee Collection
🐾 This collection is part of the Exploration series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Trail Scented with TimeLeaf mold, whisper wind—old stone holds its breath for me.Mice left messages. Building WatchBrick bones, open doors.The air hums with past and paws.I sniff its secrets. Streamside PauseJust beyond the trail,water thinks it can sneak past.I hear…
A Serious Mewsage: Why Spay and Neuter Matters
I like to joke. I like to be dramatic. I even like to pretend that the world revolves around me (because, let’s face it—it kind of does). But today, I’m putting aside my usual sass, fluffing up my tail, and speaking from the heart. Because this is serious. Today is World Spay Day, and that…
Celebrating Cat Day in Japan: A Purr-fectly Unique Tradition
Konnichiwa, cat lovers! Tyson here, your whiskered correspondent with a tale (and tail) about a very special day for us felines. Every year on February 22nd, Japan celebrates Cat Day—or Neko no Hi—a day dedicated to honoring cats and our cherished role in Japanese culture. It’s a meow-mentous occasion, so let’s dive into the pawsome…
Love Your Pet Day: Finally, a Holiday That Makes Sense
There are many holidays humans celebrate that leave me… confused.Talk Like a Pirate Day? No thank you.National Bean Day? Vaguely insulting.Take Your Dog to Work Day? Utter madness. But then—finally—a holiday with some actual value. Love Your Pet Day. A whole day where humans are reminded to appreciate their furry (or feathery, or scaly) companions?…
Paws for Poetry: Reflecting on Fog by Carl Sandburg
Hello again, furriends, my fellow seekers of feline wisdom, poetic fogbanks, and soft-footed truths. Today’s poem is short, quiet, and perfectly cat-shaped. It doesn’t demand your attention – it simply appears, settles in beside you, and waits for you to notice. In other words: it behaves exactly like me. Some days. Let’s take a look…