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Category Archives: Cat Rescue
Newsday Tuesday – Fostering in the Pandemic
So many things have changed this year for us and for our animals. Those of us who’ve been isolating at home have happy happy pets who adore having us around more often. But not all cats and dogs are so … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Cat Cafés During Pandemic
Cat cafés have been cropping up everywhere since the first one opened in Japan in 2005. Then 2020 came along and everything changed. The cats were adopted or taken in by foster families and the cafés closed. Some will probably … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Adopt-a-Cat-Month
June is Adopt-a-Cat-Month. This year, in many states, we still can’t go to a shelter and shop for a pet, yet people are really stepping up to help. In Canada, pet adoptions overall are up 60 percent. https://www.burnabynow.com/news/cat-adoptions-are-up-during-the-pandemic-here-s-how-to-do-it-1.24143130 In Canada … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – How Do You Name a Cat?
Sometimes, when we bring a new cat or kitten into the home, we already have a name picked out—a name we heard and held onto in case… Some of us name our cats for their color or markings, Oreo (for … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Folks Who Foster Felines
Our local humane society has put out a call for foster families for cats. I did some research and discovered that this is happening all over the US. Some people, who are staying home during the pandemic, are also enjoying … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Curbside Pet Adoption
I’m reading that some shelters are virtually empty because there are so many people wanting to give a pet a home even in these uncertain times—or maybe because of them. Other shelters have emptied out—the animals being taken in by … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Kitten Season: How Will You Help This Year?
2020 is a year like no other. We’ve all had to change our way of doing just about everything. Our priorities have changed, our social life, the way we relate to our own pets and others, our daily activities, even … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Meet a Real Cat Detective
It’s common to see “lost cat” posters stapled or nailed to trees, fences, and telephone poles in neighborhoods throughout your community. Cats, even those who are accustomed to being outside, sometimes get lost. Things happen. They wander too far, explore … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Should Seniors Adopt a Pet?
Since I’m now a senior…who am I kidding? I’ve been considered a senior for quite a while now. Well, because I am, this question has serious meaning for me. I dread the idea of someday being without a cat. It … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – The Line Between Cat Hoarder and Cat Rescuer
Each year 25,000 animals are caught up in hoarding cases in this country. Over 3,500 animal hoarders are investigated annually. Sadly, 70 percent of the cats rescued in hoarding situations are euthanized because of physical, emotional, and/or social damage or … Continue reading
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