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January 27, 2019 Bernadette

Happy Tenth Anniversary, “The Creative Cat”

Wow, ten years have flown by since I made my first post on The Creative Cat on January 28, 2009.

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January 28, 2014 Bernadette

Happy Fifth Anniversary, “The Creative Cat”

Hmmm…five years ago I said “good morning” to Peaches and Namir… …and Cookie and Kelly shared my lap… …and Mimi

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Remembering the Four Housecats of the Apocalypse

Mewsette July 26, 2007 to June 11, 2023
Jelly Bean July 26, 2007 to July 26, 2023
Giuseppe July 26, 2007 to December 13, 2023
Mr. Sunshine July 26, 2007 to March 1, 2024

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You will forever be an inspiration.

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Tuesday:
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Wednesday:
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Thursday:
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Saturday:
Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat, Living Green With Pets, Creating With Cats

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July 10, 2025 Bernadette

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January 29, 2023 Bernadette

Allia gives us many reasons to believe we may just be able to spend eternity with our feline companions. Allia

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Marketplace: Custom Pet Memorial Suncatchers in Glass and Acrylic
July 10, 2007, We Lost Lucy, But She Brought Mimi
Featured Daily Sketch: Two Yellow Cats, 2012
Featured Artwork: Klepto Cat Book 67, “Rags Digs Up the Past”
Daily Photo: Mimi on My Yoga Mat, 2024
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