Two weeks ago we had an unexpected snowstorm. The snow melted in a day but it was a wake up call. I live in an area with a lot of abandoned, stray cats, and yes, we have been feeding them. The Humane Society is overrun with cats and won't take them in; they will be outdoors for the winter. We decided to try and make them some kind of winter shelter. We used materials we could get for free (boxes), materials that could be bought cheaply (space blankets - $1.00 at Dollarama), and Styrofoam...Read Full Story
Woke up this morning. Had to pee badly. Ran to litter box. It was being used. Ran to other litter box, also in use. Ran to litterbox in bathroom. Door was closed. Peed on the floor. Human came out of bathroom and stepped in it. Got yelled at. Not my fault, went to sulk in corner of basement.Called to breakfast. Didn't get upstairs fast enough, dog ate most of it. Now I only get low fat diet crunchies for the rest of the day. Am really pissed off. Which reminds me, I need to go again. See...Read Full Story
After years and years of campaigning - we are still trying to save the tiger! Some species have been saved in recent years - for example the Amur Tiger which was basically brought back from extinction in the 1940’s.
There were an estimated 40 Amur Tigers left in the wild when a project was set up to reverse this dangerous trend - and it has taken over 60 years for the population to reach today’s figure of around 500 tigers today. It wasn’t easy and it leaves the species open to a genetic...Read Full Story
It is important that you keep your environment safe for your cat, as they are very inquisitive animals and will get into all sorts of trouble given half the chance.
Living near a road is a major concern for any cat owner, as cats love to wander around the neighborhood in search of other cats or company from other people.
It is not uncommon for cats to wander a long distance particularly at night, and the best bet is probably to keep it confined inside at night so you know where it is. This...Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "All the Beautiful Cats". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own...Read Full Story
ATHENS — When cat rescuer Katrin Hecker from AnimalKind in Hudson saw news reports of a growing number of stray cats in the Village of Athens, and particularly the Brick Row neighborhood, she immediately did what she does best: Step forward to help the stray cats of the world.
CONCERNING STRAY CATS: I'll take a stray cat over a stray kid any day. So all you kid lovers kindly keep your kids in your yard and out of mine, off of my car, out of my tree, out of my shrubs etc. ... And be sure to keep all of his candy wrappers, pop cans, snack bags and - here's one you're gonna love - his cigarette butts right there with him.
Stray cats can be a nuisance for residents, a challenge for municipalities and a health risk for people and their pets, but controlling free-roaming felines is no easy task because of a lack of regulations at local and state levels.
It's a problem that's breeding in almost every neighborhood throughout the city and county.A growing population of stray cats are over-running neighborhoods. Many of these strays are ending up at local
TROY, N.Y. (AP) - An upstate New York city along the Hudson River aims to round up 150 stray cats, neuter them, and set them free in a population control program dubbed "Operation Snip."
TROY, N.Y. — An upstate New York city along the Hudson River aims to round up 150 stray cats, neuter them, and set them free in a population control program dubbed "Operation Snip."
Taking Care of Cats, Enjoying Cats, Traveling with Cats, Introducing New Cats to the Household, Cats and Dogs, Cat Behaviours, Stray Cats, Making a Winter Shelter for Abandoned Stray Cats