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In 'The Luke Martin Jones Interview,' today, I was able to interview Patty Scull, from 'That Cat Blog,' a great read, if like me, you love cats.

Patty has channeled her cat obsession, into writing across the internet and in various magazines and publications.

'That Cat Blog,' highlights cat related stories in the news and popular culture and is a must read on your blogging list.  One of my favourite sections is 'interviews with cats,' a charming and insightful look at life, from a cats point of view. Patty has included pictures and photo's, reviews on cat products, giveaways and interesting and enlightening information for the avid reader. 'That Cat Blog,' is a truly innovative blog and online magazine.  I have learned much from Patty's writing and knowledge, as I know you will.
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As readers to my blog 'Spanish Views' know, I had two cats when I arrived in Spain in January 2016, Precious and Lily. Sadly Precious died about three months ago. At the time I took great solace in cat blogs and websites, like the one produced by Patty. The internet is a great tool, if used in the right way. Patty's blog remains a great source of entertainment and help for me. Take a look yourselves!
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Can you tell me you name and age please Patty? Also can you tell my readers, a little about yourself and your life in New York?

My name is Patty Scull, I am a 30-something living in Brooklyn, NY. My day job is as an event coordinator so I do a lot of weddings and corporate events. I moved to NYC almost ten years ago, from the coast of North Carolina. It was definitely culture-shock to go from rural NC to one of the craziest cities in the world! I enjoy going out to restaurants and bars, seeing plays and movies, concerts, and hanging out with my cat Thomas.

What made you decide to start blogging? How long have you been blogging for?

I have been a writer for as long as I can remember. After college, I wrote a column in a local newspaper, and when I moved to New York I started writing for a blog called Short & Sweet NYC where I wrote album reviews, concert reviews, covered local events and the like. From there I continued writing for blogs such as Brooklyn Vegan and Broke Ass Stuart, and had my work published in a few literary journals. At a certain point I got burned out and thought about all the content I was creating for other people and asked myself, "Why am I not doing this for myself?" Eventually, That Cat Blog was born! It's a perfect merging of my love of writing and my love of cats.

How has blogging changed your life?

When I think of blogging, I usually think of it as more of a solitary effort but surprisingly, I've met a lot of really great people through my blog - some who live in NYC and have become friends of mine. I have an entrepreneurial spirit so I like that through blogging, I am creating content that is mine, and I like that I'm contributing my voice to the conversation in the pet space. 

Where does your interest in cat’s come from?

I think my first cat love was probably Hello Kitty. In middle school, I had the pencil case, the notepads, the purses, the t-shirts, the stuffed animal, the erasers - if it had Hello Kitty on it, I had it (or wanted it). At one point, someone gifted me a Hello Kitty bedspread. Then in recent years, more and more, I noticed that anytime someone would post a link on my Facebook page, 95% of it was about cats. Everyone already knew me as a total cat lady, so I embraced it and decided to start my blog. 

Patty, how many cat’s do you have of your own? Can you tell me a bit about them?

I have one cat of my own, and his name is Thomas. I adopted him through Anjellicle Cats rescue in New York City. He's about two and a half, and his adoption papers say that he was found in a park in Harlem. He is a silly guy, but overall a great kitty companion. 

I have always been a lover of cats. Sadly a few months ago, I lost my Cat Precious, who had been with my partner and I for twelve years. What advice would you give someone, who has just lost their beloved pet? 
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I'm so sorry to hear that. It's always tough losing a pet. I'm no authority on it, but I would say to take the time to grieve. A pet really is a part of the family. Maybe when you're ready, have something done in his or her honor such as a custom portrait, or a Cuddle Clone, or even a tattoo. 

We still have one cat left, would you advise getting a new companion for her? We are obviously reluctant, due to the pain involved in losing a member of the family. Will a cat adapt to the loss, after spending such a long time, with a companion?

Don't get a new cat to "replace" your old cat. Take the time to grieve and honor her memory. Then when you're feeling ready, reassess getting another animal. Your remaining cat may well want another companion! A good way to test this out if you're not sure, is to try fostering. Speak with your local shelter and talk to them about your situation. They start you off with one cat to foster, or even kittens. Who knows - your cat may enjoy having some young, fresh energy around!

Do you have a favourite cat story? One that warms your heart!

One of my favorites is the story of my former job's "office cat" Rose. Rose was a cross-eyed, grey tuxedo cat who was found wandering around a construction site as a kitten. The office manager took her to live at the contracting office and she lived there for her whole life - she ended up making it to 22 years old and was the sweetest cat ever. 

Finally, can you tell readers, to my blog, ‘Spanish Views’, a little bit about your blog. ‘That Cat Blog!’

That Cat Blog covers mostly cats in the news and pop culture, and sometimes my cat Thomas does a guest post. When we have products to review, Thomas likes to give his two cents on those. We cover things like: cat cafes, cat-related holidays, weird cat news, etc. We are not a cat health website (there are tons of great blogs that cover cat health - we're just not one of them!) Come to That Cat Blog if you like hearing about the latest trends in cat clothing, hero cats, and cat pop culture. We also have a very popular series called "Interviews With Cats" where we "talk" to a different cat each week and they tell us about their lives. 

Thank you for thinking of me for your interview-I hope your readers enjoy it!
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