Visit Catnip Chronicles Before March
The publisher of this wonderful monthly e-magazine, Kent Butler, passed away early on February 6, having finished the February issue and begun on March and April. With his passing the e-magazine will not continue to publish, and the website containing all the issues will only be available through the end of February.
Each of the 102 issues of Catnip Chronicles contains articles I’ve bookmarked and use for reference, and I’m sure you may find that to be true as well. Visit the Catnip Chronicles site and read the February issue for articles and stories for and about feline health and lifestyle and photos of lovely cats, then visit as many other issues as you can and save the articles you’d like to use as reference.
His dedication to providing the best content in an interesting mix made Catnip Chronicles just like a good old printed newsletter, something Kent and I shared notes on during the time I knew him. He had just published his 100th issue in December, and was looking toward more great issues to come. But even more than the magazine, he was devoted to the welfare of cats, and shared his own each day on Facebook. I’m sure they’ll be lost without their daddy. My thoughts are with those who loved him.
I have been happy supply the “Cat of the Month“, which this month is the watercolor above, “Mother and Daughter, Sun and Shadow”, a bright and warming image for the cold month of February. I also have a story, a reprint of “The Unintended Gift”.
This month includes 20 features including images and photo galleries, and many articles about understanding your cat—as a cat, by veterinarians and other professionals, plus many stories from feline rescuers and caretakers, all things you’ll enjoy and want to bookmark for later reference.
And for your convenience, here is this month’s table of contents:
Our Cover Kitty ~ Little
Kent’s Corner ~ News, Editorials, and Stuff
Basil’s Kitten ~ Helen Chapman
The Gourmand ~ Lucille Dumbrava
How to Identify and Avoid an Angry Snuggle ~ Angie Bailey
Rainbow Bridge ~ Candy; Squeeky
Cat of the Month ~ Bernadette Kazmarski
Skin and Coat Problems in Cats ~ Jean Hofve, DVM
Mews From Our House ~ as transcribed by Maryellen
Dr. Huston Says… ~ Lorie Huston, DVM
Why Does My Pet Snore? ~ Sarah Netherton
The Unintended Gift ~ Bernadette Kazmarski
Chats With Le Chat ~ Tahash and Ioda as transcribed by their staff, Susan Marx and Louise Thunin-Domaratius
Support Your Cat’s Immune System ~ Ingrid King
House of 10 ~ Debbie Graham
Breed Spotlight ~ American Curl
Do Cats Like Horizontal Scratching Posts? ~ Dr. Marty Becker
Tai the Wonder Cat ~ Sandi Vosburg
How to Make Your Home a Cat-Friendly Place ~ Dr.Tony Buffington
Thanks, Ken, for bringing us together and dedicating so much of your last years to the welfare of cats.
Browse some rescued cats and kittens!
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May he rest in peace………I am sure he is surrounded by many loving kitties…our hearts were saddened days ago when we learned of his passing
I had the urge to pick up where he left off, but I could never have kept up with what he did.