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Keep Feral Cats Warm in Cold Temperatures

Keep Feral Cats Warm in Cold Temperatures

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jun 30, 2021 | All About Cats

Feral cats will be looking for food resources and warm shelter to protect them from the cold of winter. We recommend the following tips for caretakers to help colonies get through the cold season. Provide Shelter There are a number of options for providing community...
Felines Need Friends Too!

Felines Need Friends Too!

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jun 3, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Cats, Pet Ownership

Are you considering bringing another cat into your home? Take a peek at these reason why a new feline friend could benefit both you and your cat! They learn from each other. Litter training is twice as fast!No need to worry about your furniture – they’ll...
Top 10 Reasons Your Cat Might Have Stopped Using Their Litterbox

Top 10 Reasons Your Cat Might Have Stopped Using Their Litterbox

by DeShawn Christiansen | Apr 3, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Cats, Pet Ownership

Following is a general list of reasons cats stop using their litterbox. Please note that cats may use their litterbox for years and then stop using it for no apparent reason. Most likely there IS a reason they have stopped. To fix the problem, you will need to figure...
Introducing Dogs and Cats

Introducing Dogs and Cats

by DeShawn Christiansen | Apr 3, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Cats, All About Dogs, Pet Ownership

Introducing a new cat to an established canine household or a new dog to an established feline household can be a bit touchy. Before bringing home an additional four-legged, it might be best to look for a companion that already has some cross-species experience and...
Introducing Your Cats to Other Cats

Introducing Your Cats to Other Cats

by DeShawn Christiansen | Apr 3, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Cats, Pet Ownership

Introducing your new cat to your other pets at home can be a tricky process. However, it is one of the most important things to do correctly with your cat or kitten. Here are some hints to ease the change. Take your new cat into your home in a cat carrier. Many...
Cats and Houseplants

Cats and Houseplants

by DeShawn Christiansen | Apr 3, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Cats, Pet Ownership

Listed here are plants that are poisonous to cats that must be avoided if there are cats in your home. While in some cases, just parts of a plant (bark, leaves, seeds, berries, roots, tubers sprouts, green shells) might be poisonous, this list rules out the whole...
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