To everyone who entered the Sparkle Collective backpack raffle at the Pins and Patches Show on July 29TH @ The Great Hall, Toronto, thank you from the bottom of our fur-babies hearts. The money has been donated to the North Toronto Cat Rescue (NTCR). Congrats to the winner, Emanuela, who gets to take home the backpack with 30 […]
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Ringworm in Cats
by Nomi Berger Run Rings Around Ringworm Despite its name, ringworm is NOT caused by a worm but by a fungus. Known as dermatophytes, these fungi can infect the skin, hair and nails of any cat anywhere and is highly contagious, easily spreading to other household pets as well as to people. Classic […]
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Rabies in Cats
by Nomi Berger 28 September also marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s death, the French chemist and microbiologist, who developed the first rabies vaccine. World Rabies Day is September 28 What is rabies in cats? Among all of the viral infections that can afflict our cats, rabies is indisputably the […]
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Updates on Mushie & Shandi aka Polly
(Mushie) (Shanti aka Polly) August 4, 2018 Hi Donna, Mushie is a delight, and always there. We are gradually winning the battle of counter surfing. Pretty Polly (previously Shandi) is starting to come out of her shell-she is fussy about food. She is learning (hopefully) not to chase Mushie. We are very happy with our new […]
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Updates on Clara aka Bianca
August 2, 2018 Hi Donna! I wanted to say hi. It has been almost 9 years since we adopted Ciara (formerly Bianca). Just wanted you to know that she is well and happy. She has made an amazing addition to our family and we are so happy to have adopted her through you. Best […]
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Cats in Trees
by Nomi Berger SOS! Kitty’s In A Tree Imagine your cherished cat in a tree and you on the ground looking up! Who ya’ gonna call? The fire department? Not anymore. Most fire departments no longer rescue cats. Understandably, they’re unwilling to commit their resources to pets in trees when human lives may […]
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Updates on Hank aka Major Tom
LATEST UPDATE FROM MAJOR TOM (now named HANK). He “personally” dropped us a line …. July 25, 2018 Mom says she has lost all control – Hank and Ollie. July 15, 2018 Hello all my friends at NTCR Hank here! Just getting in a little practice for the final game of the World Cup Soccer Match […]
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Updates on Sterling
July 24, 2018 Hi Donna Was great to see you on July long weekend. Sterling is doing good. We took him to the vet for his monthly routine B12 shot today. Enclosed some of his photos so you can share with the volunteers. Hope you have a wonderful summer. Best regards Doug & Jenny […]
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Want to win this cutely designed backpack?
WANT TO WIN THIS CUTELY DESIGNED BACKPACK? ATTEND the PINS AND PATCHES SHOW ON JULY 29TH @ The Great Hall, Toronto, you can see the wonderful prize in person and buy your raffle tickets there. Sparkle Collective will be showcasing some of their other awesome work. Popular local artist and designer Britt, from Sparkle Collective, […]
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