‘Resource Library’ Archives
How can I help stray cats when all the shelters are full?
QUESTION: This summer I found a mother cat & kittens. The SPCA told me that they couldn’t guarantee that the cats wouldn’t be euthanized so I was looking for a no-kill rescue to take them. Every single rescue I called was full and could not take the kitties in. Can you give me any advice about what to do to help these cats have a better [...]
Is My Kitten Too Aggressive?
QUESTION: About a month ago I took in a stray kitten that I found in my yard. Zelda is my first and only pet ever. She is absolutely adorable, but I have a big problem with her rough behavior. I am covered with scratches and wounds and am beginning to be afraid of my own pet! She lies in wait for me, attacks my ankles, climbs up my legs, leaps on [...]
Double (Not So Much) Trouble
People visiting our adoptable cats often ask us why we’re quick to suggest that adopting a pair of kitties might be a better decision than taking a single one. We can honestly tell you that it’s truly the best decision you can make for the benefit of the kitties as well as for you and your family. Imagine adopting one kitty and being [...]
100 Ways To Help
This list of one hundred ways to help a cat shelter can be found many places on the internet (mostly oriented toward dog rescue - we're providing the cat version!) Please take a moment to read through and see if there's any small way you can help us or another rescue group in your area. Transport a cat? Donate a cat bed or [...]
Would My Older Cat Be Happier In A New Home Where She Got More Attention?
QUESTION: I have a beautiful, loving cat that I adopted as a kitten many years ago. She is now 10 years old. The kids no longer pay any attention to her, and I am so busy with work that I’m beginning to think she would be better off in another home. She is a sweet cat and enjoys sleeping in sunny windows or sitting on laps. I think she would [...]
What Do I Do When My Cats Don’t Get Along With One Another?
QUESTION: I have three cats who do not get along as well as I’d like. I had always hoped for a harmonious group, but there is definite tension among them which sometimes erupts in hisses, spats, and chases. The oldest, Cleo, is quite the diva, and does not want to be bothered. She hisses at any cat who gets in her personal space, and her [...]
How Do I Help My Cat Maintain A Healthy Weight?
QUESTION: I would like to adopt a kitten in the near future but am wondering what to do about the feeding situation. I presently have two adult cats who are eating a special low-calorie food, and I know kittens need a kitten chow which is high in proteins (and calories!). How do I prevent my adult cats from getting into the kitten’s food? The [...]
What Should I Do About The Stray Cats In My Yard?
QUESTION: Several strays appeared in my yard this winter, and I didn’t have the heart to see them go hungry so I started feeding them. Now my neighbor is complaining to me that “my cats” are in his yard, fighting and mating at night, and he expresses concern that they will reproduce and have the neighborhood crawling with cats. He blames me [...]
My Cats Are Scratching Everywhere! Help!
QUESTION: I recently adopted a mother cat and her four-month-old kitten. They are both scratching the furniture and the kitten is climbing up everything! Why do cats do this, and what can I do about it? ANSWER: Glad you asked! We kitties want you to know that we NEED to scratch! When we wake up from a nap, the first thing we do is look for a [...]
How Should I Introduce a New Cat Into My Household?
QUESTION: I would love to have another cat, both for myself and as a friend for my five year old cat Cleo. How should I introduce a new cat into my household to make it as easy and pleasant as possible? ANSWER: Good Question! We kitties at the shelter have learned a thing or two about getting along with others! New cats come in all the time, [...]
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