tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181679042012-02-03T00:25:28.136-07:00A place to share stories about our favorite cats!Dr. Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14631475904072015477noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18167904.post-4809368645863044432012-02-03T00:25:00.000-07:002012-02-03T00:25:28.146-07:00

Another successful rescue! Fluffy was found by a very kind rescuer in Missouri just before Christmas and appeared to be sick and injured. Sure enough, he had some sores and was in a pretty debilitated condition. The veterinarian there tested and treated him with antibiotics, and he was found to be positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus... or, FIV. Because he was debilitated, he could not be

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Christmas isn't far off now, and in the spirit of the holidays, we like to decorate the house, like many folks do. However, we learned the hard way, when you have this many cats, a tree just isn't going to make it. Even if you suspend it from the ceiling, cats can jump pretty high. So my solution is to do things they aren't interested in, or set up things they can't reach. I have strung lights

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It's been a busy year, and I haven't been in here for a while. But we've had our first serious snow of the year, so here's a picture of some of the cats taking a look. Here are Ebony, Peaches and Kit having a look around. They just had to come out with me to help shovel a path on "their" deck. Kit is sitting on the plexiglass dome that has a crock pot and a bed in it, in case anyone needs a place

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Welcome to our new kitty, Mystery! Yes, it's a mystery where he came from. About a week ago, as I was doing chores in the outbuildings on our farm, I noticed a new kitty in one of the cages. Since I don't use cages often anymore, it's lucky I noticed him at all, as he's a very quiet cat. He was just sitting in there, watching me clean the litter boxes and food dishes for the others. When I asked

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I just had to share this with you today. Ciego (which is Spanish for "blind") is my special kitty that I rescued 8 years ago from an abusive farm situation. I got 5 kittens out that day, but only 2 survived, and then even one of the two didn't make it. But Ciego did! Her head was a ball of pus from the infection and you couldn't even see her ears. They were plastered down in it. She could hardly

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Well, Calypso got very lucky and is no longer in danger. Sometimes, I think, just starting a wave of interest jostles the universe enough to initiate a chain of events we weren't expecting, but ends up being for the best. Calypso was literally dumped on the streets of New York City after being a pampered house pet for her 3 or so years. But her rescuers knew the people involved and were able to

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A beautiful marmalade Persian cat named Calypso needs our help, and soon! She used to live with an elderly gentleman who passed away recently and his daughter, who promised to take care of the cat, instead threatened to dump her at the NYC animal shelter. And we all know what that would mean for this friendly, young cat. She's spayed and has all her vet care, but a kind person has volunteered

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It was an arduous and long journey, but Tweeter has finally arrived at her furever home on the prairie. She traveled a total of 1,986 miles, from Georgia to Nebraska, by way of Texas, starting in December. After fostering in two homes for more than 2 months each, she will soon learn that she has now reached the last destination. But she did well at each foster home, with great reports on her

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My friends Virginia and Mark have a kitten named Grader. He was found by the side of the road and rescued by the driver of a road grader. Like many cats, he has some unique personality quirks. Grader loves Virginia's old teddy bear that she's had for years and keeps on her bed. When "Teddy" started disappearing from the bed and showing up in other rooms recently, she blamed other household

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Just look at this little darling. She's gained weight, been spayed, and most importantly, loved and given a chance for a future. She has learned not to bite the hand that feeds her, but just to be safe, a home without children is recommended. You can see her here: Diamond's Petfinder Listing. If you would like to consider adopting this sweetie, just send your query through her Petfinder page

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Lucky Diamond kitty is now in a no-kill shelter in Texas after she almost lost her chance at a future because she was biting. Latest report is that she's calm and happy at her new location, and is enjoying being petted and adored. Once we can be sure she's learned to trust and not bite, she'll be available for new owners. If she does not get adopted there, she will come to Nebraska. We've worked

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Little Diamond is still a kitten, but she is on the short list and will be put down very soon if we can't find a safe place for her. We don't know her history, but she must be very frightened. She has been deemed unadoptable because she bites. But she has not had the luxury of a loving relationship with humans who are willing to socialize her. So, she becomes scared when someone gets too close;

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Thanks to a lot of hard-working rescuers with big hearts, Tweeter was moved out of a potential danger zone into safety. She is now in foster care, which gives us a bit of breathing room to continue the search for a ride to her new home in Nebraska. Please don't give up now. We're getting close!

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Without going into too much detail, which would reveal too much personal information, the short story on this sweet cat is that she is being displaced during a hostile divorce, in which her life was literally at great risk. Here is the email I received from her owner, Jean, giving a brief description of Tweeter: Tweeter is not quite 2 years old yet, her birthday is on March 20, near as we can

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The bad news is, I'm not getting this kitty now. But the good news is great: She's been adopted along the way. The rescuer who arranged the transport has a friend whose son has been looking for a cat. He was originally going to drive the final transport leg to me, but fell in love with "Skittles" when he met her, and asked if he could keep her. I agreed, since he's been OK'd (pre-approved by

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Many pets can get ear mites, but it seems to be most common in cats, and to a somewhat lesser extent, in dogs. I don't know what the percentages are, but my dogs seem to be more bothered with yeast infections and the cats suffer more with ear mites.Either way, I found a great remedy, called Dr. Dogs Ear Oil. All natural ingredients, it can be used on people, too. Not that we get ear mites, but it

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Not only does Georgia love being in all the sinks here, but she also loves the bath tub... even when I'm in it! But the only pictures I have here to share with you are the sink shots. It's hard to take a picture of Georgia sitting on my legs in the bathtub. (Like that's the only reason I don't have one.)  It's easy to imagine why she enjoys the bathtub, because she plays in there so often... sort

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Yep, I'm still here. I still dart around the house pretty often, but it's getting hot out now and the other cats prefer to lounge around. What wimps they are. So I have to chase the invisible ghost cats most of the time. We have fun, but I like it when mom plays with me and my toys. Here I am resting by the front door. Don't be fooled by my relaxed look, though. I'm really ready to pounce on

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Cats like Radar don't come along very often. His extraordinary intelligence must account for his survival as a stray in a very small town in a rural area where strays are usually shot, not gathered up by animal control and impounded. So when neighbors called to tell me he was about to be shot, I knew I had to save him. Read the rest of Radar's story here...

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[Dictated by Georgia the cat:]Purrs to all my furiends out there. Life is good here at Dr.Bert's house. She lets me have anything I want... most of the time. She doesn't like it when I scratch the woodwork by the front door though. But I don't think much of the scratching post. The other cats have left their scents all over it. She promised me a new one, so we'll see how that goes.Meanwhile,

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I've been hoping for more pet related stamps from the post office, ever since those Spay-Neuter stamps a few years ago. And now... here they are!The U.S. Postal Service has partnered with Ellen DeGeneres and Halo: Purely For Pets to provide a million meals for pets in shelters around the U.S. by selling Adopt a Shelter Pet stamps.The stamps go on sale April 28, but can be preordered now at http:/

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Here she is again, still playing her heart out. Georgia has lit up our lives here and gotten some of the old-timer kitties off the couch to play with her.    Georgia uses the bathtub like a skateboard ramp, then relaxes on the dogs' blanket in the living room. And, if you can make it out in the photo, you can see she still has that one white whisker!

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This playful kitty is all about making every day as much fun as possible. While not all cats are sensitive to catnip, Georgia seems to be especially so. It's her favorite thing to do, although chasing other cats is high on her list as well. Some of them return the attention, and others just run to another room and wait until she's "calmed down."Here she is rolling in it!She loves everyone and

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Tiffany was a gorgeous orange Persian mix I rescued in 2003 from a hoarding house. I got 40 cats out of there that day and Tiff was probably one of the many mama kitties. Half of the cats had to be put down immediately due to disease, deformities and suffering. Of the 20 I took home, about 5 died somewhat soon afterward, over the next couple of weeks. Tiffany, in her primeThe rest were adopted or

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After adopting DaLinda, now named Georgia (because that's where she came from), we rescued another black kitty a few weeks ago. We think he was dumped at a well-known store parking lot, possibly by someone who had to move away and couldn't take him with them.A lot of people also have the notion that cats can "go wild" or somehow learn to survive on their own. Coupled with a belief that a shelter

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When we first heard about this kitty in an online post at Twitter.com, we couldn't resist helping her. She was stuck in a high-kill shelter in Georgia and only a year old. Because she's black, her chances of escaping the needle were slim... unless someone stepped forward to give her a home. Black animals typically are not adopted as readily as other colors and breeds, so they often are the first

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By Joseph DevineAlthough you may give your pets toys because you just like to watch them play, providing your cats and dogs with toys is actually very important. Playing with a fun toy can provide your animal with both physical and mental exercise, and both of these are key to maintaining good overall health in your cat or dog. This article will provide an overview of cat and dog toys as well as

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By Al Sinden“Do you know where your children are?” is a familiar line if you’re a ‘Boomer.' Most of us in that generation know the answer(s) to it, but it’s our children’s turn to answer it today.Or is it?If you have a pet or pets, have you made plans for what will happen to those pets if you are unable to care for yourself or them and have to go into a hospital or a physical rehab facility or

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Children and Pets, By Al SindenIf you’re thinking of getting rid of your pet because you’re expecting a baby, please think again. Pets can be an important part of a baby’s first years. Children can form deep bonds with pets that provide many enriched experiences that enhance their growth and development.Emotional & PhysicalPets provide a touchable, huggable warm living body to cling to in times

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This article has been shared around the Internet pretty extensively, so I am going to take a chance that it's OK to post it here, so more people can read it. The message is substantial and worth repeating. If any "copyright issues" crop up and I have to remove it, I will. But I suspect the author would rather have this message continue to be shared. So, enjoy, and send others here to read it, too

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Sadly, most of us have no idea what goes into our cats' diets. We trust the cat food manufacturers to produce a healthy and nutritionally balanced product, and that's precisely what they print on the bags. "Nutritionally Complete!" "Nutritionally Balanced for Your Cat!"Oh really? Do you know what goes into this stuff? It's horrendous, and is an atrocity to the trusting, pet-owning public. It's

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If you find it necessary to help your kitty find a new home, say, for instance, when you have to move and cannot take the cat, there are precautions to take to ensure a best outcome for Miss Kitty or Mr. Cat.Avoid placing "Free to Good Home" ads anywhere, as this can attract unsavory types to come get the cat and subject the poor thing to a life of horrors, or death. There ARE people who pretend

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HappyCat is one of the best cats I've ever had. Even though I haven't really treated him any differently than all the other cats around here... and I've had plenty... he just turned out fantastic. That's how he got his name, in fact. He was always just so happy! Nothing ever ruffled him, and he accepted all the other cats that came and went around here, in connection with my rescue work. He even

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Welcome to 2008! Here are a couple of interesting bits of information to start your year off with a smile:The cat, Nin, has just retired from his post on a mountaintop:Read about him here, but if you miss the story's expiration date (Jan. 26), you can still read about him here.And, for a bigger smile, here is a fun game to play during a coffee break:Don't let the cat escape!See you later with

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Do your cats “help” you on the computer? Mine do. Here are some things they have actually done when I wasn’t looking:Performed a Shut DownRestarted the computerSent folders to the Recycle BinDeleted files and folders, somehow bypassing the Recycle BinTurned on the Key Filter (hold down the Right Shift key for 8 seconds)Locked the DesktopTurned on the Caps LockOpened multiple windowsSent an email

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Cats sure are helpful in dealing with clutter. One of my worst faults is collecting things. No, nothing as interesting as stamps or rocks or antique salt shakers. More like stacks of magazines I think I will get around to reading "some day." Of course, magazines aren't the only thing in these stacks. I also "collect" newspapers, some of the more interesting junk mail (to study, of course), and

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So many cats are abandoned or given up at shelters. It is a multi-million dollar problem, as well as multi-million cat problem. So, to help all those unwanted cats, this little report aims to teach cats how to find new homes so their owners won't dump them, and so local animal control officials won't want to kill them.When Radar got dumped, he managed to survive on the streets of his small town

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If you want to learn about cats, probably the fastest and most complete method is to work with many of them in a relatively short time - such as at a humane shelter.I have been rescuing, sheltering and caring for hundreds of cats for almost 4 years. By now I've handled approximately 1,000 cats.Since it's a sheltering environment, conditions are different from a home life - which in many cases is

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Want to learn more about your cat? You've come to the right spot - the Blog Spot, that is - where we can explore, share, and otherwise dig into what's gotten into your cat! I have a ton of experience with cats: I run a cat shelter and rescue group. And I've worked with more than 1,000 cats by now. If you have a problem with your cat, I'll bet I've seen it!

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