August 1, 2019 She’s begun to play a little! July 31, 2019 July 25, 2019 Hi! This is Kim, I adopted Missy on Monday with my sister. Just thought I’d send along a picture of her now that she’s started to settle in. July 22, 2019 Missy went home with Kim & her sister […]
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Updates on Stardust
August 1, 2019 Hello! I welcomed Stardust home on Saturday and I’m glad to say that she’s settling in very well. She’s understandably more reserved and wary than she was at your shelter, but is building confidence day by day. I hope to be able to give her belly a good brushing soon… Introductions with […]
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Updates on Newton aka Mitchell
July 30, 2019 Donna, Good afternoon. Hope you’re doing well and enjoying the summer so far. Just wanted to give you a quick update on our baby boy Mitchell who will be turning 1 in a few days. Mitchell has been doing great, and he’s getting along really well with his older sister […]
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Cats Who Act Like Dogs
by Nomi Berger There’s long been a stereotypical depiction of cats by diehard dog lovers, who consider canines social and eager to please while finding felines aloof and openly independent. There are, however, several pussycat breeds that defy ALL stereotypes, causing both puzzled dog devotees and cat caretakers to pose the question, “What […]
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Leash Walking with Kitty
by Nomi Berger Walking your indoor cat on a leash not only allows her safe access to the outdoors, but it also provides her with physical exercise and mental stimulation. Whereas some indoor cats much prefer to remain where they are, still others are “hot to trot.” If your indoor cat is […]
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Seven Tips to Successful Nail Trims
by Nomi Berger If you approach grooming your cat’s nails with trepidation, hopefully these seven suggestions will help you succeed — quickly and comfortably. (1) Choose your clippers carefully: There are three tools available to you — tiny scissors with claw-shaped trimming edges, a clipper with a “guillotine” blade that slides across […]
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Six Preventable Cat Accidents
by Nomi Berger The best way for your kitty to live all nine of her lives, happily and healthily, is through the prevention of needless accidents. Being hit by a car: Even if yours is an independent outdoor cat, there are steps you can take to ensure she stays safe. If financially feasible, and […]
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10 Brightest Cat Breeds
by Nomi Berger Abyssinian Not one to laze about, the Abyssinian keeps moving as she eagerly explores her indoor world. She’ll even allow herself to be leashed and walked by her owner if it means further investigation of the world outside. A great fan of both people and bird watching, adept […]
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Fifty Fun Feline Facts
by Nomi Berger As fascinating as felines are, and as fanciful as some features seem, these chosen fifty prove that sometimes facts are stranger than fiction. Cats are North America’s most popular pets: 88 million cats compared with 74 million dogs. The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian, followed by the Maine […]
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Cat Bites CAN Be Dangerous
by Nomi Berger When is a cat’s nip more than a nip? When it’s a bite, intentional or not. And bites to the hand can often be serious. Studies have shown that a shocking 80% of cat bites, even those that don’t bleed, become infected. The hand is one of the worst […]
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