Scratching is a completely normal and healthy behavior for cats and it serves many purposes. Cats scratch to stretch their muscles, shed old cuticle, sharpen their claws, and leave scent marks. It is important to provide your cat with suitable ‘scratchers’ where they...
Cats and children can be a wonderful thing! Despite what a lot of people believe, cats are social animals and love “their” people. When a new baby is coming into the family, you can do things to prepare the cat for this so that the cat can more easily adjust to having...
While many of the cats who arrive to WCAS can easily live as indoor only pets, some cats are better suited to a semi-outdoor lifestyle. WCAS’s Working Cat Adoption Program’s objective is to give cats who may not be comfortable living in a traditional home setting a...
Helping your pet acclimate to a new home can be a lesson in patience. Whether you’re bringing home a newly-adopted dog or cat, or you’re moving with your four-legged family member to a new house or city, relocating can be tougher on your pet than you may realize....
Picking the right pet can be a challenge. Bringing a new pet into your home is a commitment. Training, Socialization, play, exercise, and basic interactions are all essentials for cats, dogs, and other pets that may not do well when left on their own.Because adopting...
There is power in partnership, and WCAS is certainly thankful for the powerful, lifesaving partnerships we have with seven PetSmart locations across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Rockford, IL (6320 E. State St)Machesney Park, IL (1526 West Lane...
