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petfinder.com
is a great resource for adoption
and other information
About
Cats is a good place to start a search for cat info.
Cats in the
House a very classy site filled with cat-related info and links, serious
as well as lighthearted. Even offers a "kitty age in human years
chart."
Lore of
the Cat, the mystical history of catdom, explores the beliefs, legends
and myths surrounding felines.
Some Moore Cats, another great site.
The Daily Kitten publishes a new kitten picture
every day at 3.07pm GMT, (10.07am EST).
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 One
of our patrons is a descendant of St. Gertrude's parents (making him a distant nephew?) and would like to correspond
with anyone who's interested in learning as much as possible about St. Gertrude and her genealogy. If you'd like
to get in touch, just click here
and we'll forward your message to him.
Learn more about Gertrude and her family at
these links: Patron Saints Index
Biographical info from the Catholic Encyclopedia
a
Photo of St Gertrude's Collegiate Church in Nivelles
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A Prayer for Animals can be found here,
on our St. Roch
and St. Francis pages.
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 In France, on St. Agatha's Day, women were supposed to refrain from working. Those who were caught
doing chores were said to be confronted by an angry cat, who was St. Agatha in disguise. (Thanks to another of our patrons for that
info.)
Marc Gunn, of the great Brobdingnagian Bards has
finally finished his a CD of Irish
Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers.
You can download some for free or buy the CD.
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 (also
see our St.
Fiacre
links)
 St.
Gertrude is patron saint of Gardeners because fine weather on her feast day means it's time for planting (in Belgium,
at least). But you can plant a fine feline grazing garden any time, in any sunny window...
Kat Grass from the Sprout People offers a "special non-puking formula [that] has pleased thousands of cats and cat people since 1993 (one of our favorite sites).
Garden
simply is a very informative site promoting sustainable gardening...
Cats in Gardens? What do you think? An opinion and a poll from Garden Humor.
How
does catnip work? if you've ever wondered.....
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Gertrude is patron of those seeking lodging because her monastery
was known for its hospitality to travelers and pilgrims, especially the Irish missionaries.
Lodging for those with animal companions: hotels, motels, B&Bs, campsites, beaches, resorts and more
Swap Houses: The Home Exchange offers comprehensive, worldwide coverage and indepth information.
American Historic Inns Online Bed & Breakfast
Guide
(Also
see St. Expeditus
listings for rooms available for procrastinators.)
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 Note: That's huMANE
(although controlling human pests is certainly an idea worth pursuing.)
Gertrude's patronage of cats is most likely because
water from her well and bread baked in her oven was believed to repel rodents.
Crittercontrol
specializes in humane solutions
that are low-impact on the environment but highly effective on the pest.
Ultrasonic Rodent Repellers
Cruelty-Free
Mouse Traps and other pest controls
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