In my 16-plus years with the Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, I’ve gotten to know many wonderful people around the world caring for community cats — and the feral-cat rescue group Neighborhood Cats leads the way for street cats in New York City and around the world. Whereas …
Neighborhood Cats: Working to Bring TNR to NYC and Beyond Read More »
This time of year we tend to focus on gratitude for the good things that are happening in our lives and the world. I admit it — I usually amp up my thankfulness during the holiday season, but I really try to spend every morning of the year thinking about the abundance of good happening …
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I’m sure you don’t think about cat breasts very often. After all, they’re not nearly as obvious as human women’s breasts, and since they’re buried in your feline friend’s fur, it’s hard to remember they even exist. But remember you should, because cats can and do get breast cancer. In fact, it’s the third most …
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I know that some folks vary as to how they consider their cats. To some, cats are simply animals. To others, cats are fun companions, but not necessarily “children.” To many, cats are our babies. I am in that last category. We had a friend once who thought it was the most hilarious thing when …
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Cats love cardboard, it’s a fact. This versatile material offers our feline friends many pleasures, from scratching and lounging to hiding and playing. Cardboard is great for making cat products because it can take most any form, it’s relatively inexpensive, and to top things off, cardboard is eco-friendly. Most cardboard cat products can be recycled …
