* * CAT SNIP: The time honored practice of putting a bell on your cat's collar to warn the birds has been conquered by the wise kittehs. Cats learned to reduce the effectiveness of bells through careful movements. By keeping their heads still as they stalk, the sound of the bell can be reduced. Instead of a bell, a colorful color is now suggested. Birds are predominantly visual foragers with keen eyesight, so anything like that wouldn't do any harm. Remember to use safety-release collars on all
