DebBarnes Profile
Deborah
Join Date:
2013-04-29
About
Deborah Barnes currently resides in Florida and is the author of the book, The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey – A Journey of the Extraordinarily Ordinary, that was inspired by the relationship she shared with her family of seven cats and lessons learned from them after a life changing event in 2009. She is also the creator of the award winning blog, Zee & Zoey’s Chronicle Connection, that not only continues to follow the everyday journey she shares with her cats, but covers topics from the humorous behaviors of cats to very serious subjects on pet responsibility.
Blogs Owned
From the sublime to the serious, filled with stunning photos and award winning writing, this blog is.. about the author's family of 8 felines and includes reviews, giveaways, and advocacy issues.
Other Tags: Cats, Feline, Cat Photos, Advocacy, Spay/Neuter
Latest Blog Posts
- Sunday-Selfie: Preparing for Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Dayon Jul 31, 2016 in Purr Prints of the Heart Rainbow Bridge & Grief pet loss Rainbow Bridge Remembrance DayIt’s almost too hard to comprehend, but my beloved Jazz has been gone nearly three years. He’s never left my heart, but recently I’ve felt him all around me in a very strong sense. I don’t know if it’s because his Rainbow Bridge anniversary...
- Sunday Selfie – Finding the Joy in Simple Momentson Jul 24, 2016 in Cat Behavior Inspiration & Happiness cat naps feline-human bond Sunday selfieThis picture of Mia and Peanut was taken back in 2009. While I certainly had my share of setbacks back then, I often find myself yearning for those days when life seemed simpler. Everything is just so hectic and stressful nowadays. But for a cat, the...
- Kizmet the Cat Shares His Compelling Toy Mouse Story!For Selfie-Sunday I thought I’d take a break from my own writing, and let Kizmet take the reins today. Hold on to your seats folks and get the tissues handy as he bares all and shares the story of his relationship he had with a toy mouse made o...
- Unbranded and Loving it – A Grateful Cat Lady!Finally settled in after my hectic trip to Arizona a couple weeks ago for the BlogPaws/Cat Writers’ Association Conference, I received a phone call from fellow CWA member, Dusty Rainbolt. She had been a past president of the organization at one poi...
- Help! Need Some Last Minute Submissions for Upcoming Cat-Related Book!Wow! Hard to believe, but my upcoming book is finally starting to take shape! Focusing on the silly, odd, crazy, and weird things our cats do, the premise is simple—with over 70 million homeless cats living on the streets and in shelters in the U.
- Gratitude for BlogPaws and the Cat Writers’ AssociationGratitude. That’s the only way I can adequately describe what I felt during my days at the BlogPaws/Cat Writers’ Association conference held at the gorgeous and tranquil Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Spa and Resort in Phoenix last weekend. It...
- #BlogPaws #CatWritersAssociation – Here I Come!!Wow…after the months, weeks, and days of preparation, it’s finally time to be leaving for the BlogPaws/Cat Writers’ Association conference! I’ll be gone from Wednesday to Sunday – the longest I’ve ever been away fr...
- Happy Father’s Day to Cat Daddy’s Everywhere!There’s not many households where sibling kitties are still living with their cat parents, but in my household, they are! Mia, Peanut, and Rolz are graced to have mama Zoey and papa Zee in their lives and it’s been an incredible journey watching...
- The Business Card of Your Life – Do You Know Who You Are?It’s almost impossible for me to believe, but I’ve been blogging for almost 6 years now. It started as an afterthought – I was writing my first book – The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey – A Journey of the Extraordinarily Ordinary and it w...
- Breaking Cats Out of Shelters for Adopt a Shelter Cat Monthon Jun 5, 2016 in Feral Cats Rescue and Advocacy Spay and Neuter Adopt a Shelter Cat Month cat adoptionsMany of us are excitedly waiting for season 4 of the wildly popular Netflix series, Orange is the New Black (OITNC). Based on the life of Piper Chapman, a woman in her 30’s living in New York City who is sentenced to 15 months in a minimum-secu...
- The Giveaway Winner of The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey and a Promise for Some Kitty Loot…Under the strict supervision of my cats… well, most of them… well, those that are paying attention, I am thrilled to announce that the winner of a copy of The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey – A Journey of the Extraordinarily Ordinary...
- Mr. Jazz Makes a Visit and Earns a Nomination in the BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Social Media Awards for Best Pet Blog PostLast night after dinner I was in my office catching up on things – no surprise there. I try to make use of my time as best I can and I was putting together some materials for my upcoming trip I will be taking to the Global Pet Expo in Orlando. I ha...
- Caturday Clocks – Time Marches Forward, So it it Spring Yet?Wow… time to set the clocks forward already… I guess I should go and tell the cats so they can adjust their internal clocks as to when they wake me up in the morning and when they come looking for dinner in the evening. I say that, but...
- March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month – How to Keep Your Pet Safe With Information From the Pet Poison Helplineon Mar 5, 2014 in Cats Informative cats March Pet Poison Helpline pets Poison Prevention Month safetySometimes we have fun and silly things to celebrate with our kitties like International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th), but the month of March is a bit more serious when it comes to taking care of our feline friends and so we thought we woul...
- March 2nd – Dr. Seuss / Read Across America Day and The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey Book Giveaway!When it comes to me and my life, a cat on my lap will more than suffice. A cat on my lap with a good book to read, I tell you honestly that is all I really need. A cat on my lap that I can pet, I would be absolutely content. Perhaps a cup [...]...
- Wordless Wednesday – After the Cat Olympics and Possible Scandal…Well, as many of you know, Caturday was quite a busy day at our house, what with conducting our own Cat-Olympics and all. If you missed all the non-stop action, click here to read the post in full – it’s quite a doozy and will leave you speechles...
- World Spay Day: Setting the Record Straight – The Basic Facts on Cats, Conception, and the Benefits of Spay/Neuteron Feb 25, 2014 in Cats Feral Cats Informative Spay/Neuter Cat Fancy health benefits kittens shelters TNR World Spay DayToday is World Spay Day and nothing makes me happier than an opportunity to promote the virtues of spay/neuter as not only a safe and humane means of reducing cat overpopulation, but as a procedure that helps to ensure your cat live a longer, happier...
- With Cats, Every Day is a Day at the Olympics!The 2014 Olympics will come to an end this Sunday and I have to admit I have not watched as much of the venue as I have in past years. Like much of the population, any ice-skating event was my favorite part of the competition, but this year my heart...
- The Top Ten Ways I Love my Cats for Love Your Pet Day!on Feb 20, 2014 in Blogging Cats Inspiration cats February 20 National Love Your Pet Day pets Zee and ZoeyToday is officially Love Your Pet Day and I can literally hear all of you screaming at your computer as you read this… But Deb, you are yelling at me, EVERYDAY should be Love Your Pet Day! Listen, I get it! You don’t have to preach it to...
- Valentine’s Day and Finding the Beauty and Love in All That is Around Us…on Feb 14, 2014 in Cats Family Inspiration The Kittens Zee & Zoey cats feline-human bond love Valentines DayWhile Valentine’s Day is typically thought of in terms of red roses, chocolates, and romantic forays between lovers, I think of it in terms of finding the beauty and love all around us – whether that is the love between friends, family, or our fe...