When Demetri, a beautiful gray Domestic Shorthair, arrived at Cat Connection, he was hardly more than a "bag of bones," according to Linda his foster mom. Demetri and his siblings were discovered living in the squalors of a garage. By the time they were discovered, medical attention was urgent. Demetri was emaciated, anemic, and suffering …
Grab a Tissue: Demitri the Cat’s Days Are Numbered, But He Is Loved Read More »
Picture this scenario: It’s late at night, long after your vet has closed for the day (of course!), and you notice that your cat is running back and forth to the litter box. He appears to be trying to pee, but barely anything seems to be coming out. After each trip, he sits down and …
9 Things You Should Know About Feline Urinary Tract Problems Read More »
By now, responsible cat lovers know spaying and neutering our kitties is the No. 1 way to reduce cat overpopulation. When I was growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, there wasn’t much talk about that sort of thing. In fact, my mother thought it was a gift to be able to experience the magic …
5 Ways You and Your Kids Can Get a Kitten Fix Without Having a Kitten Read More »
I recently learned that a remarkable advocate for cats and animals had passed on. Vivian was far too young to die, and she was one of those people with such energy and passion that you thought she would never die. When I learned of her passing, my heart sank a bit. When a bright person …
My Tribute to Vivian, Who Always Made Time for Animals Before Thinking of Herself Read More »
Though my cats are semi-feral, they still spend most of their time outside. Most never leave my property, preferring to lounge in the garage in one of their beds, lie in the driveway on a sunny day, lie under a bush or tree in the back garden, or lounge on a retaining wall in the …
I’m the guy who’ll often talk about things others hesitate to bring up. I got pretty used to it as a reporter covering crime and government. In the personal realm, I’m also the guy who’ll gleefully obliterate stereotypes and people’s assumptions about men. For one, I love cats. For another, I admitted to the world …
Serious Question: Do You Have Sex While Your Cat Is in the Room? Read More »
