Meow! Meow! Meow! I bury my head underneath my pillow. Meow! Meow! Meoooooow! The high pitched meowing persists and penetrates through my feather stuffed shield. Meow! Meow! Meow! My eyes open only with the greatest of efforts. Grudgingly, I drag myself out of my warm bed and look at the clock; 3:47 am. I reach [...]
“I have another litter that needs placement”. I’ve heard this sentence many times in the past few years. The speaker of the sentence is Theresa Bachu, a local animal rescuer with a mission: to spay and neuter as many feral cats in the New York City area as possible, and to find good homes for [...]
The answer to this question is an emphatic yes, many plants can sicken or even kill your pets. I sincerely feel that stores and nurseries that sell plants should abide by some kind of national label system to identify potentially poisonous plants. For example, deer ate and killed one of my landscaping plants last year [...]
I have always had a terror of what would happen to my cats (inside cats) if eg the house were on fire. I found that other cat-a-holics have the same fear and I decided to make a sign to put up on my door in case of emergency. I did find a sign to this [...]
If you own a pet chances are you might be faced with the need for someone reliable to look after your pet. Pet sitters care for your pet just a babysitter cares for your child while you are gone. Pet sitters do much more than just providing food and water. A good pet sitter will [...]
A guide to euthanasia, the death of a cat and pet bereavement. This article evolved from Euthanasia – Gentle Death, Painful Decision which contains information edited out of Time To Let Go. A condensed version is used by Cats Protection Ideally we would like our cats to die peacefully in their sleep, and indeed many [...]
This article shows how important it is to play with your cat while in the training process. It highlights the circus act of one Mr. Dominique LeFort, a Key West, Fl. entertainer who has gained a national reputation for his ability to train normal household cats to become outstanding performers. If you are experiencing [...]
[1] Make sure that the Water Temperature is right for Bathing Cat. The water should be luke-warm when going to bathe cat, more on the room-temperature side, because if you put hot water on your cat, it will get burned. Cold water is always a better solution for bathing cats or kittens. Cats don’t mind [...]
Naming your cat has to be one of the most difficult choices you will have to make. Most cats come home as kittens and will display a unique personality which may suggest name to you. Soon however, they may change and the name you first thought of may seem silly or inappropriate. If you have [...]
The Christmas season is a time of reflection, family, peace, and celebration. Planning for the holidays often means preparation of the household for friends, family, and other guests. Unfortunately, most preparations do not include safety. In particular – pets. Pets are curious animals and that mischievous wonder can get them, and you, into serious trouble. [...]
Every cat owner knows the problem – your cat needs to be put in their carrier so that you can take them to the vet, or to the boarding establishment or because you are moving to a new home. And guess what? Suddenly your super-clingy and ever present furry companion has vanished into thin air! [...]
Bringing your new cat home can be fraught with dangers many people don’t realize. You can make mistakes that can be lethal both to your new cat and to the cats you already own even before you introduce your new cat to the household. Mistake #1: Failing to provide your cat with her basic vaccinations. [...]
You have settled into your favorite armchair, perhaps reading the final chapters of a gripping novel. Suddenly you are aware of the imploring stare of your cat sitting at your feet. You invite her onto your lap. Gently you begin to stroke her and your cat signals her appreciation with an audible purr. One hand [...]
Clicker training is a reinforcement or reward for a cat when training them. Clickers are use most often for support when training a cat for a reward. Cats associate the clicker with a good behavior they will use for a long time. Clicker training is associated with classical condition were they associate the sound with [...]
‘This the season for holiday cheer with Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching quite near. End-of-the-year festivities may bring friends and families closer, but with all of the season’s hustle and bustle, many pets may become overwhelmed and confused or exhibit negative behaviors resulting from unfamiliar sounds, smells and visitors that surround them before the New Year. [...]
It’s important to have realistic expectations when introducing a new pet to a resident pet. Some cats are more social than other cats. For example, an eight-year-old cat that has never been around other animals may never learn to share her territory (and her people) with other pets in the household. However, an eight-week-old kitten [...]
Adjusting to a new home can be a tense and frightening experience for a cat. After being abandoned by his previous guardian, he now finds himself in a strange new home with strange new people. Your patience and understanding during his initial adjustment period can do a lot to help your new cat feel at [...]
Following is a checklist for prospective pet parents to take with you when purchasing or adopting a cat or kitten. All prospective owners should ask the following questions and obtain the relevant documentation: Vaccination certificate Worming history and when next due Microchip transfer of ownership paperwork (if available) Pedigree Papers (if available) Dietary needs & [...]
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