WELCOME TO --- "MIDNIGHT'S CAT MUSINGS". I'm writer and cat lover Antoinette Beard. (That's Elvira in the photo. Doesn't she have such "Old Soul" eyes??? I just love her!!!) ...If you'd like, check out my "Featured Post" and other great stuff at the very bottom of this page, --- so DO scroll down!... Oh, --- and you'll find only happy cat stories here. (I can't stand that teary, sad stuff.) Enjoy!!!... :D =^_^=
Friday, July 17, 2026
Fridge Is Such A Survivor!!!...
Nakee Bullen, a tattoo artist from Isanti, Minnesota, and her boyfriend were driving back from Los Angeles and stopped to camp near Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado as they visited several national parks along the way.
But the trip took a devastating turn when Bullen woke up early one morning to discover both of her cats had escaped from the campsite.
"I woke up at about 5:30 a.m., 6 o'clock in the morning and both of them were gone," Bullen told CBS Minnesota.
One of the cats, Lewis, was found nearby, but 3-year-old Fridge was "nowhere to be seen,” Bullen said.
Bullen spent hours searching for her feline friend, combing campsites within a seven-mile radius, but eventually faced what she described as the hardest decision of her life: ending the search and returning home to Minnesota without her pet.
"I felt like I left a little piece of me there," Bullen said. "I was just crying because she wasn't here with me and all I wanted was my baby."
Back home, Bullen refused to give up hope. She regularly checked Humane Society listings and monitored social media in case someone found Fridge. The search, however, was emotionally draining.
"Every time I did it was the most heartbreaking thing, you'd see cats that look a lot like her but it wasn't her," Bullen recalled.
Although park rangers told Bullen the chances of finding Fridge were extremely low, someone spotted the cat and, 40 days after she vanished, brought her to the Humane Society, where Bullen finally received the call she'd been waiting fo
Bullen said she immediately made the 16-hour drive from Minnesota back to Colorado to bring her cat home.
"She's a fighter. She's a certified baddie now," Bullen laughed. "It was the most amazing feeling. It was just absolute tears of joy."
Despite spending more than a month on her own in the wilderness, Fridge is healthy and happy after the reunion, Bullen reported.
“She's fine, she's healthy,” Bullen told CBS Minnesota. “She's a little underweight, you know, but spending 40 days in the wilderness in Colorado, I think, will do that to you." --- The Independent.
Please Take Stray Cats & Dogs You Find To Be Scanned For Microchips...
I was at the shelter yesterday when a lady and a man brought in two beautiful well-cared for cats. One was a long hair tortie and the other was a solid dark gray. they said they had found the cats hanging around their house in Marietta and that the cats seemed to be stray pets, not feral. The man and lady were looking to re-home them, but I wish I had reminded them that the cats may have been somebody's darling babies rather than abandoned strays. Folks, if you find cats or dogs who seem well-cared for please take them to have them scanned for a microchip. Many vet's offices will do this for you for free, and the "strays" you found may be united with their humans
FelV+ Cats Can Live As Long As Any Other Cat!!!...
A quiet feline named Frankie Beverly is looking for a home after spending most of her young life waiting. An Instagram video shared by @albyocwork and @puppykittynycity shows Frankie sitting inside a blue crate, with her eyes fixed on the person filming. The post says she used to be hopeful, but now stays in her crate because "hoping hurts too much." >>>
‘Saddest’ shelter cat once hopeful of getting adopted ‘has gone silent’
Frankie Beverly is one year old and has been at the shelter since she was a kitten. The video explained that she came from a colony and has been waiting while people pass by. The on-screen text says FeLV has made people walk past her, although she remains "perfectly loveable." In another frame, Frankie blinks slowly while sitting inside her crate, as the on-screen text says she was "a shadow to 8 million" people in the city.
The Instagram caption calls her the "saddest cat" there, but said the saddest one is not always loud. It adds that Frankie has "gone silent." The post explains that she "just needs a home" and asks viewers to help someone notice her. Another on-screen message says, "No one posts her picture. No one shares her story. No one fights for her except for us. And we're losing."
The final shot shows Frankie farther back in her crate while a person looks in from outside. The text says she needs someone to understand that her diagnosis was "not the end of her story," only "a different love story." Puppy Kitty NYCity's profile describes the group as an NYC animal rescue focused on rehabilitating street cats and ending overpopulation. Viewers have responded with well-wishes and support, with one writing, "I pray Frankie finds a loving home." Another said, "Sweet baby deserves a loving home just like every other cat."
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Dexter...
Dexter's bio says he's a "F6 SBT Savannah Cat," which means he's a sixth-generation hybrid feline as defined by Stud Book Tradition (which deems these cats as purebred). There are six generations bred from a wild African Serval, with three generations as Savannah to Savannah to ensure they have the affectionate, docile temperament like other domestic cats.
As big as Dexter is, these kitties can grow to be 25 pounds or more, like their wild counterparts! It's really cool that they keep the tradition of spotted or striped fur like their Serval ancestors!
Though an F6 is legal in most states, that's not always the case, and with the F1 or F2, they're a lot closer to an actual Serval and less likely to be as domestic as a cutie like Dexter. Whatever he's titled as, he's one handsome mini tiger!
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Dragonette...
***This gorgeous young momcat has the type of fur that Dragon had... Dragon was the most beautiful tabby I ever saw... ❤
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The Oldest Living Cat Flossie Is 31!!!...
In a perfect world, pets would live forever because they deserve to. The lucky ones make it far beyond what their typical lifespan should be, but you'd never imagine them living multiple decades.
That's exactly what a stunning Tortoiseshell cat named Flossie's done as the world's oldest-living cat—and she doesn't look a day over 15! If you can peel your eyes off her gorgeous golden fur that deserves a spot in an art gallery, you'll see Flossie is just the sweetest little lady who never takes each day for granted.
In December 2025, Flossie celebrated her 30th birthday, which means this '90s baby (est. 1995) has lived through more world events than my human teens!
According to The Express Tribune, the British Tortie started her life in a feral cat colony in England before a hospital worker rescued her. She lived with several families throughout the years and eventually landed with the UK animal welfare charity, Cats Protection.
Guinness World Records verified the cute kitty's ripe old age of 26 and 316 days back in 2022, which was estimated to be the human equivalent of 120 years! The same year, her current mom, Victoria Green, adopted Flossie, who was found to be deaf with limited eyesight.
“I knew from the start that Flossie was a special cat, but I didn’t imagine I’d share my home with a world-record holder,” Green told The New York Post. “I’ve always wanted to give older cats a comfortable later life. I’m immensely proud that Cats Protection matched me with such an amazing cat.” >>>
Secrets to a Cat's Longevity, According to Flossie...
Even with age-related conditions, the beautiful Tortoiseshell senior is otherwise in excellent health. Some things that might contribute to Flossie's longevity include a solid routine, which includes meals at the same time each day (she wakes early for breakfast), easygoing playtime, and a few more extended naps than she might've needed as a young girly.
PetMD suggests regular vet check-ups, keeping your kitty indoors, and watching their weight as basic ways to keep cats healthy for as long as possible. Also, make sure they get enough mental stimulation to keep their minds young and fresh!
Flossie's mom touted the precious kitty as "affectionate and playful" as if she were no older than a kitten, so her routines, naps, playtime, and meals are woking for her. Here's to another 30 years for Flossie and at least three decades for the rest of our furry felines! --- Parade Pets.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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