Peckerwood Manor

This week, I found a cute video to share. This holiday season is busier than normal, so I will post what I can on Caturdays to keep Kitty Corner at the manor open for business. What intelligent things do your cats do? I have one that opens doors and has figured out how to get to the treats for cats and dogs. I had to put a lock on the door, or else she would feed the pets treats like a benevolent treat goddess. 

Pallas's cats, also known as manuls, are fascinating creatures with unique behaviors and characteristics. These tiny wild cats are perfectly adaptable to the harsh conditions of their habitat, including montane grasslands and Central Asia steppes. They are small wild cats with long and dense light grey fur and rounded ears set low on the sides of the head. They have a stocky posture and appear stout and plush due to their long, thick coat, which helps protect them in their frosty habitat. Their head-to-body length ranges from 46 to 65 cm (18-25 inches) with a 21 to 31 cm(8-12 inch) long bushy tail, weighing 2.5 to 4.5 kg (5 to 9 lbs). Suppose you are looking for Pallas's cats. In that case, you can find them in Asian countries like Nepal, China, Iran, and Mongolia, primarily in hilly areas and steppes with rocky outcroppings between 9,000 and 13,000 feet. Their habitat has little rainfall and low humidity, and they cannot live in deep, loose snow areas. The Pallas cat has the l...

For Thanksgiving, I decided to write about cats and Native Americans, and I will write a similar post for pups tomorrow. I wanted to know the significance of cats in their culture and was surprised by some things, not others. Cats are such awesome creatures; it should come as no surprise that they are revered and feared all around the world. Today, I offer the history of cats in Native American culture.  Felines have held significant meaning in Native American culture, with various tribes attributing spiritual and symbolic importance to them. For many tribes, cats were deeply spiritual and sacred, representing independence, guardian energy, Eros, the esoteric, and mystery. Cats were seen as guardians and were associated with independence and mystery, reflecting the spiritual beliefs and values of the tribes. However, not all tribes harbored positive feelings for cats. The Oglala tribe avoided cats, believing they had the power to place horrible curses on those who crossed their pat...

This week was busy, so I thought it would highlight one of my favorite Big Cat channels. Luna the Pantera. This is a video of her from a baby born in a zoo to a home with a loving family. I watch it with captions to understand the Russian. Luna, as a cub, is just like a little kitten, and it is sweet to watch. 

My friends have been pushing me to get back into rescue for the last several years, but I simply haven't had the time with 4 human kittens and 6 pets of our own, not including the horses and barn cats. After talking to my family (who are so excited, and the husband used to help me, so he is all for it) and thinking about it, I am going to put together a rescue for pregnant kitty and puppy mamas and their babies. If I can hire some full-time staff, I would expand it to include rabbits, farm animals, and horses. I have the space, resources, and heart; all I needed was the will.  It is going to take me about a year or so to organize and get a spot in my house ready, but with the wars going on and feeling helpless to do anything, I finally have the will. I have to help the world in some way, and it starts with my passion-animals. I will share some photos with you of the newborns and let you know how they progress.  So, in that vein, I thought a post about a true hero, The Kitten L...

I figured, why not show some good-looking men with cats? It was a chore, I tell you. Looking at ripped abs and biceps. Horrible. Perusing photos all week nearly did me in, but I survived. Now, these guys aren't necessarily my types, but I tried to add a lot of types. I was going to do ten but fuck that; if we are going to objectify some men, then let's do this right. I will put numbers under the photos so you can pick which ones you would love to receive as an early Christmas/Birthday/Everyday gift. Be greedy. I have the imaginary power to make this happen, so choose wisely .  2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Number 13 got edited wrong sorry vet guy. 

Do you love wolves and cats? This Halloween discover the "Werewolf Cat" Meet the Lovable Lykoi Cat: A New Breed with a Wolfish Charm With their wolfish looks and playful spirit, Lykoi cats are capturing hearts worldwide. But what exactly are Lykoi cats, and what's their story? The Lykoi's journey began in 2011 when two separate litters of unusual kittens were discovered. These kittens had partial hairlessness and a roan coat pattern, giving them an appearance akin to tiny werewolves! After extensive health testing ruled out disease, it was determined these cats had a natural genetic mutation causing their unique looks. Johnny Gobble, Brittney Gobble, and Patti Thomas founded the Lykoi breed by breeding some of these special cats. The name "Lykoi" comes from the Greek word for wolf, "lykos." It's a perfect fit for their lupine locks! With their partially hairless bodies, Lykoi cats resemble miniature werewolves because they have a mask of hairle...

The Lucky Cat, also known as Maneki-neko  招き猫 , is a beloved symbol in Japanese culture, believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and good fortune to its owner. You may have seen them in Asian businesses beckoning customers into shops.  The most well-known story about its origin is the legend of the Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo: A local priest lived in poverty but shared his meager meals with his cat even though he could barely care for himself. He wasn't sure how much longer he could care for the temple. One day, during a thunderstorm, a samurai who had been hunting stopped to shelter himself under a tree. A fascinating calico cat (thought to be a Japanese bobtail) was watching him with its paw in the air. The samurai was intrigued and left the shelter of the tree before it was struck by lightning. The samurai, grateful to the cat, followed the kitty to the temple. The samurai turned out to be a wealthy landowner and provided funding for the temple, which prospered.  When th...