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Is there anything more precious than a kitten? Probably not. Well, maybe a whole litter of kittens! But the reality is that there are thousands and thousands of kittens born every year with nothing but a very bleak future to look forward to. At the best, they might find an area that they can live outside and find meals here and there from compassionate people. At worst? A short life filled with disease, abuse and an early death. Too many kittens are born unwanted.

Please spay and neuter your cats (and dogs). They will live longer and have happier, healthier lives.

AHA! Alliance for Humane Action

June 11, 2008 | Filed Under Cats, Pet Health & Safety, Videos | 37 Comments 

You know, this just never gets old. We have had two births in our shelter in the last two months and expect, I believe, two more litters. But I will never tire of watching. This video, from a very special mama kitty, is presented in honor of Mother’s Day.

May 11, 2008 | Filed Under Cats, Videos | 822 Comments 

Well, it isn’t so much knowing your rights as in a civil liberties case. But it is important to know your boundaries AND the shelter’s or agency’s boundaries when you decide to adopt a pet. Adoption of an animal is a big step and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

I found this great “Bill of Rights” online, explaining what an adopter has the right to feel and experience, as well as the obligations of the shelter offering the pets for adoption.

Being that adopting a pet can be an emotional experience, it wouldn’t hurt to print this out and take it with you. It is very easy to become quite distracted by all the fuzzy faces eagerly hoping that you will want them. It is also easy to get caught up in a “hard luck” case that may or may not be the right type of pet for you and your family.

I would recommend that you make a list of “absolutes” to take with you to the shelter. There should be two sectionsOne section of qualities you absolutely must have, and one section of traits you absoloutely will not tolerate. For instance, a heavy shedder might be an absolute no if you have a family member with allergies. Another example could be that the pet must be of a size to sit on your lap. Some people have definite feelings about male or female dogs and cats.

Whatever you want (and don’t want) is your right. Remember Fido or Tabby will live with you for a long time. And making yourself happy with your choice will also make the pet you adopt happier and healthier.

Bill of Rights for Adopters

May 2, 2008 | Filed Under Cats, Dogs | 583 Comments 

Most people have definite feelings about the topic of dogs versus cats. It is like the war of the sexes. It will never end and proponents of each side are intensely loyal to the animal of their choice. We have heard of “cat people” and “dog people,” and some of us enjoy both. But when deciding on a pet, it is a personal choice as to whether cats rule and dogs drool, or the other way around.

Thinking of Adopting a Cat?

Thinking of Adopting a Dog?

April 20, 2008 | Filed Under Cats, Dogs | 3 Comments 

Is your four-legged friend, whether it be a cat or dog, your treasured best friend?Then surely you have protected your FurBaby with the means to locate him or her, should, Heaven forbid, Socks or Rover get lost. A missing pet is one of the worst scenarios possible for those of us who live in a world of “meows” and “bow-wows.” (I have never actually heard a dog say “bow-wow” but it is the common translation for a bark, so we’ll just go with it.)

My cats are strictly indoor residents so the risk of them getting outside and becoming lost are slim. But it has happened. One of my good friends had a beautiful purebred Maine Coon cat escape through the smallest opening possible near an air conditioner. Seven days later we had all but given up hope.

The hundreds of “Lost Cat” posters she had put up finally paid off one evening, with a late phone call, that resulted in Trevor returning home. He had lost weight, brought along a few hundred of his new flea friends, and had ear mites. But no matter. Trevor was home and some good meals and minor vetting had him in tip top shape in no time at all.

My Pembroke Welsh Corgis are only outside on a leash. Again, the risk of them becoming lost is minimal but leashes can break. Dogs that are in a fenced back yard can come up with the most cleaver methods of escape as well; Houdini would have been impressed at some of the escape antics I have heard about.

So how do you prevent this problem? How do you do everything you can to avoid that sinking feeling the first night that you go to bed not knowing where your lovable best friend is?

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