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In the articles within this section you will find valuable information and insight into how to prepare for her needs. A blueprint if you will toward building a brighter and healthier future for you and your cat. Kitten care, Senior Care, learning what needs to be done, what warning signs you need to watch out for, it's all here.


 Please be a responsible pet owner and spay and neuter your cat. Bringing up kittens is not easy as many rescuers will attest to, and there are so many unwanted kittens in shelters and foster homes now. If you have the urge to have a kitten, please just adopt one... or maybe two!

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When It's Time To Say Goodbye

  • Last updated 1/16/12 by Anne
Written by Diane C. Nicholson I watched my dog, Niki, have another epileptic seizure. She'd had grande mal seizures since she was three months old and now, three years and a routine rabies shot later, they had become continuous. I was a young teenager and Niki had been my constant companion, my confidant, and my best friend since I had convinced my parents to let me bring the four-week-old pup home from a pet store. I mustered all the strength that my young life had to offer, told my dad to call the vet, and I jumped on my bike to escape the scene. When I... read more

Spay and Neuter Your Cats

  • Last updated 1/16/12 by Anne
The number one problem of cats and dogs in the western world is that of overpopulation. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that 8-10 million dogs and cats are brought into shelters throughout the country each and every year. About half of these are euthanized in shelters for lack of good homes. Ironically, these may actually be the lucky ones. Many more cats and dogs die on the streets every year with no food, medical care, or human attention. Where do these pets come from? They come from homes where dogs and cats were allowed to breed... read more

Litter Box Location Secrets

  • Last updated 1/16/12 by Anne
The litter box plays an important part in the life and happiness of your cat. Your cat is programmed to bury its waste, away from its main living area. Part of their survival strategy as small predators, they do this to prevent odors being traced back to their territory. This trait makes them a perfect pet for indoor living – as long as they do indeed use the litter box. As much as this is instinctive behavior, cat owners need to take the time to properly "configure" the litter box setup. This is the only way to ensure proper use of the litter box. With some cats,... read more
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