Feeding a stray cat is very tempting, especially for a pet lover, but it is not always the right thing to do. A stray, or feral cat, is defined as a cat that is “living in a wild state after domestication.” Usually these cats have been dumped as kittens by people who are not responsible ...
You’ve set out a trap to catch the cat that’s been prowling around your garden area. The one that’s been burying feces and whining to attract more cats into your yard while waking you up in the morning and keeping you up at night. You haven’t had any luck since you baited the trap and ...
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is responsible for more deaths, among adult cats, than any other infectious disease. It is believed that, in the United States alone, FeLV kills one out of every 10 cats annually. But what is FeLV and can we prevent the spread of this disease? Is there any hope for an infected ...
This past summer one of the neighborhood stray cats developed several cysts on its neck that caused a major erosion and the cat was not healing successfully on its own. This particular stray has gotten cysts in the past but they would heal rather quickly. After months of only seeing his condition worsen and worsen ...
If you want to adopt a cat in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you’re in luck. There are several cat rescue organizations and animal shelters housing adoptable cats. The adoption process varies from one organization to the next but normally includes an application and an interview with an adoption specialist. In addition, potential adopters should be prepared ...
You may have noticed a homeless cat or kitten hanging out around your house or neighborhood, but what can you do? There are many courses of action which can be taken in this situation, such as contacting your local Animal Control agency or Humane Society. But if you are more interested in befriending this homeless ...
People don’t usually adopt stray cats. It’s often the other way around. People notice pathetic looking, or not so pathetic looking, stray cats on their porch or deck, and right away they want to give them food and water. Cats are not stupid creatures. Once you feed a cat, you will never get rid of ...
For centuries, the black cat has been a powerful symbol, representing a range of topics from witchcraft, Halloween, and they’ve even been used in advertising. The black cat’s connotation has often been negative, commonly seen as signs of bad luck in many cultures, and their association with witchcraft has fated them to be a permanent ...
We have all seen the cute little cats roaming around outside. We often wonder to ourselves where they live and questions whether or not they have a home. My mother has been feeding a stray cat at her house which sleeps next to the neighbors trash cans. You cannot help but feel bad for these ...
Many cities and towns in America are suffering from feral cat overpopulation. In other words there are too many stray cats. If you have the heart to rescue a stray cat or kitten there are several things you should learn first. Here are several tips that will help you take care of strays to make ...
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