Dear Lucky, My sister is leaving me for five days at the local cat hotel while she travels for business. I wish she would just let me stay home alone! Even after promising to behave she insisted that I not stay alone. How will I ever survive a whole week away from home?! -Mermy, Tallahassee, […]
Roxanne’s Going Cross Country
Dear Lucky, I am preparing to travel cross-country to Colorado. My friends in the park have told me stories about how they have gotten car sick on long car rides. Is there anything I can do to prevent getting sick and ruining my trip? -Roxanne, Newark, NJ Dear Roxanne, Just like humans, all animals react […]
Louis is Afraid to Fly
Dear Lucky, My parents are going to the South of France for the summer. This year they’ve decided to take me with them. I couldn’t be more excited; however, I am not looking forward to flying! Is there anything my mom can do to make this trip more enjoyable? -Louis, Lexington, KY Dear Louis, Oui […]
Antionette Dislikes her New Diet
Dear Lucky, This recession has hit me hard! I used to eat all sorts of gourmet cat food. But now, my mom is only giving me store-brand cat food! I admit, I’m a bit spoiled, but how am I supposed to go from wild salmon to bland chicken? -Antionette, Alexandria, VA Dear Antoinette, Times are […]
Marshmellow Needs to Find the Purrfect Diet
Dear Lucky, My family gave me all sorts of extra snacks over Thanksgiving, and I put on so much weight! My New Year’s Resolution is to get rid of those extra pounds. I’m a cat, though, so I don’t get to go for walks for exercise, like you. What should I do? Marshmellow, New York, […]
Captain Happy Needs to De-frizz
Dear Lucky,?I’m a Persian cat and, now that the home heating system has started, I’m all a frizz. My hair gets all that static electricity after I rub up against certain things. What can I do? -Captain Happy, St. Paul, MN Dear Captain Happy,?Look for wooden objects to rub up against, like a table or […]