Happy Monday:

• 🏡 A cat returns home after 2 years

• 👩‍🍳 Why cats love counters

• 😸 How to decorate your home for less

• 🐈 Breed spotlight: Turkish Vankedisi

• ✈️ Start exploring your city this summer

Did You Know…?

A cat's brain is ___% of their bodyweight.

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When Lilly disappeared, Alexis Keith feared the worst. A cracked third-floor window was the only clue, and despite posters, daily social posts, and constant searching, Lilly was nowhere to be found.

But Keith never gave up hope. She imagined someone had taken Lilly in, that her sweet cat had found another loving home. What she didn’t expect was a call, nearly two years later, from a clinic that had scanned an injured gray cat’s microchip — and found Lilly.

Turns out, Lilly had survived on her own all that time, living outside through rain, snow, and Maryland summers. A stranger had been feeding her, thinking she was a feral because of her damaged ear.

When Keith and Lilly were finally reunited, the bond was instant. Lilly now has a cozy basement setup, a cat door for roaming, and a little more attitude than before, especially toward the dog she used to fear. After all, she’s earned it.

Cats aren’t climbing on counters to defy you—they’re just being cats. High vantage points offer safety, entertainment, and sometimes snacks. Add in kitchen smells, curiosity, and maybe a dripping faucet, and it’s easy to see the appeal.

Start by removing the reward: keep food off counters, and cover surfaces with something unappealing like double-sided tape. Then give them something better: a nearby cat tree, window perch, or barstool they are allowed on.

Use clicker training or treats to reinforce the right behavior—when they choose the perch, not the counter. And skip the spray bottle; it damages trust and rarely works.

With consistency and understanding, you can help your cat climb smarter.

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The Turkish Vankedisi is a rare, all-white cat with a big personality and even bigger energy. They’re technically a version of the Turkish Van—but without the colored markings—and they’re known for being playful, loyal, and incredibly curious.

Vankedisis are often described as “dog-like.” They’ll follow you from room to room and love staying close, even if they’re not big on cuddling. They’re smart, athletic, and some even enjoy splashing in water. While they’re not ideal lap cats, they make fantastic companions for people who are home often and ready to play.

Because they’re so rare—and sometimes born deaf—Turkish Vankedisis aren’t bred often. But if you’re lucky enough to meet one, you’ll find a cat that’s endlessly entertaining and full of affection (on their terms, of course).

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🧐 Did You Know: A cat's brain is around 0.9% of its body weight.

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