Norie was mischievous, playful, curious, overweight and had asthma for which she was treated with an inhaler twice a day. She didn’t like to be held unless she jumped up in my lap to ask for a few strokes on her thick, black hair. Norie was my friend and companion. She kept me company by … More My Halloween Cat
August 17 is International Black Cat Day. This is a photo of my beloved Norie. I had to euthanize my cat, Norie December 2025. I still think of her every day. You may have seen my recent blogs on black cats, with photos of my Norie. This post explains why black cats have been maligned … More Black Cat Appreciation Day
October was Black Cat Awareness Month, I wanted to dispel any superstitions about black cats. I wanted to share about my Norie. Take a look at these pictures, and the story here and see what you think. I had Norie for almost seventeen years. I have so many wonderful memories of her and decided to … More My Black Cat Is Not Bad Luck
This post is about my first and only black cat that was given to me from my second son and his wife. Norie had to be euthanized December 15, 2025 due to painful arthritis in her lower spine. I miss her still. The lengthy isolating stay in my home during “the Covid era” was made … More Life With Norie
Hello, I am Norie, an intelligent, black pantherette. Please indulge me a few moments of your time. I have decided that some cat owners need more education on which toys some of us cats truly enjoy. I do realize that every cat is different. During my life I’ve made some observations that may help the humans … More Little Panther’s Opinions on Cat Toys
I am retired, over 70, and an extrovert who enjoys being around people. But after Covid started I was more careful about who I was with. I ate out or visited with my close friends. So my entertainment included: calling friends; little things to do around my home; donating things I didn’t need; keeping records … More My Entertaining Cat
Norie is my sixteen year old black cat. As two old gals, we pretty much understand how to live together. I have always tried to learn and respect her likes and dislikes. I also never try to scare her or lie to her; so she trusts me. If I accidentally step on her tail or … More Norie Understands
Norie is my sixteen year old black cat. She is mischievous, funny, a huntress of bugs and anything that looks like one. Here she is as a kitten. My second son and his wife gave her to me when she was less than a year old. She was a rescue cat along with her siblings … More Photos of Norie Growing Up
Hi, I am Norie, a pantherette. We pantherettes are solitary intelligent animals. Although, when shown the luxuries of living with a human, some of us agree to live with them. I wouldn’t be so smart if I turned down free food, a place of privacy to take care of my body processes and the the … More My Life as a Little Panther
Nori, her original name, became Norie, from the Japanese word “Nori,” the black algae used to wrap sushi. I added an “e” because my last name is Estes. I am one of the growing number of people who admire and love black cats. (I love all cats but am partial to black ones). Nori belonged … More A Black Cat With Personality!
