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Hey, Rescues: Practice What You Preach with FIV+ Cats
— FIV+ cats can live safely with others, but if shelters keep them apart, the public believes otherwise.
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What Human Food Makes Your Cats Go Crazy?
— My cat will devour organic greens right from my hand. What are your cats' weird eating habits?
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Do You Feed Your Cats More Food or Less During the Summer Months?
— My cats definitely eat less when it's warmer. This surprises me. What's the case with your cats?
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A Cat Dies. A Company Makes Jokes About It on Twitter. Outraged? Not So Fast
— Seamless WAS out of bounds, but a closer look shows that the Gawker writer whose cat died wasn't perfect either.
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Cat Vaccinations: 8 Things to Consider
— Although there is no simple answer when it comes to vaccines and their frequency, there are some guiding principles that can be used.
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Do You Love Men Who Love Cats?
— I'm seeking the cat-loving man of my dreams, and I have four big reasons. Do you agree with them?
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We All Have Hobbies; Does Your Cat Join You in Yours?
— Two of mine are exercise and the trombone. My sweet Tulip loves taking part -- no joke!
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Hooray! Kitten Season Is Off to a SLOW Start in Maine This Year
— A shelter reports taking in fewer kittens after offering free spay/neuter services. Good job!
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Good Luck Getting a Cat Sitter: Who Feeds Your Feral Colony When You're on Vacation?
— Feral cats can be a big responsibility. If you care for a colony, how do you handle leaving town?
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How Much Would You Spend to Give Your Sick Cat More Time?
— I spent more than $3,000 to try and save my cat, and doing so raised eyebrows. Have people ever balked at how much you'd spend on your cat?
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Have You Had Any Luck Training Your Cat? I Sure Haven't
— I tried treats, toys, and even just snuggles, but I failed -- miserably. What's your experience?
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You Might Be Your Vet's Worst Client and Not Know It
— I believe "devil clients" -- like my favorites, the "angel clients" -- are born, not made.
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Cats and Taxidermy: We Interview a Taxidermist About Pet Preservation
— “Most people want the cat to look like it’s sleeping,” the taxidermist says. “We do everything right here in the shop, including the posing. Except we have to outsource the glass eyes.”
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"Sustainable Pet Ownership" Means Cats Don't Need Meat to Survive? I Don’t Think So!
— A pet-food maker's study touts "sustainability," saying vegetable protein is all cats need. Wrong!
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People Who Feed Stray and Feral Cats Make Me Mad
— I believe it’s wonderful to help animals in need, but food is not enough. What do you think?
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5 Reasons You Should Play with Your Cat Every Day
— When the only thing your little predator can kill is time, playing will help your kitty love you more.
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People, Abandoning Cats and Hoping for the Best Is NO Solution
— It burns me up to hear people doing this. Thankfully, people like Lisa Boyle are around to save them.
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OK, Fess Up: Do You Prefer Independent Cats Over Doting Lap Cats?
— I have to admit, I'll take an independent cat any day. How about you?
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So, Um, Would You Give Your New Cat the Same Name as Your Dead Cat?
— I think that’s creepy -- but you can try to convince me otherwise in the comments!
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Our Vet Considers the Cats-Kill-Wildlife Conundrum
— It's foolish to believe that all feral cats can be killed off. Regardless, I'm strongly against trying.
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I Can’t Do Anything Without My Cats’ Help -- I Mean, Who Can?
— Do you ever wonder whether our kitties know just how much they're NOT helping when they help?
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Hey, PETA: Stop Being Such a Pack of Hypocrites!
— PETA kills almost every animal it rescues, but that’s not the only issue I have with the group.
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Short Hair or Long Hair? Which Cat Breeds Do You Prefer?
— For me, a short-haired cat is the way to go, mostly because of grooming issues. What about you?
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High School Was Homophobic Hell for Me; A School Cat Would Have Helped
— Simba has visited Westbrook High School for 13 years. Would a cat have helped you cope?
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Is It Always the Right Thing to Spay or Neuter a Cat?
— This procedure is an article of faith for most cat people, but among vets? Not so much.
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So You Feed Feral Cats: What Do You Do When One Dies?
— For one thing, I stay strong for the surviving cats.
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Does Your Cat Listen to You? Does She Care What You Say?
— A study finds that cats respond to their owners' voices. But what about following directions?
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I Am FED UP With Murderous Bird Advocates Who Call for Poisoning Feral Cats!
— An Audubon Magazine writer's suggestion to poison feral cats with acetaminophen, and the resulting shenanigans, have me seeing red.
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Hey Southern Kill Shelters: Are You Swimming in Kittens? Please Send Them Up North!
— Northern cat shelters have kitten waiting lists. Southern ones have a surplus. Here's my plan.
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9 Ways I Am Spoiling My Cats Rotten
— Here are my favorite ways to please my feline overlords. What are yours?
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