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Thanks, Gemini. My goal is cool indifference. It would be nice if they could be pals, but I'm not expecting any miracles! Feliway is a calming product for cats that has "feel good" pheromones in it that are supposed to mimic the pheramones in cats' cheeks. It comes as a plug in (like an air...

I would take them indoors to be extra sure the neighbor's cat can't get at them. Sorry for your loss. :(

My recent rescue didn't go to the bathroom for nearly 48 hours after I took him in. He ate and drank with gusto, but was maybe a little nervous about his new situation. I was worried, too, because I had no idea what he ate before or if he even knew how to use a litter box. He eventaually went...

My cats go nuts over paper bags and balled up paper. They also like boxes with holes cut in them. If you can sew, you could make little pouches out of fabric (old clothes,etc.) and fill them with catnip. Tie an old toy to a piece of string for a new play experience! (Always supervise play and...

I've been slowly introducing my unexpected rescue cat (Astro) to my resident cat (Celeste) over the last four weeks. Astro (male) is a friendly, energetic 9 month old and Celeste (female) is a quiet, somewhat aloof, 10 year old. They are both fixed. Astro is used to being around other cats, but...

I'm so happy Tom and Jerry found their happy ending! Wonderful news!

Yes, you need to talk to the shelter manager! If you want to keep it light and non-confrontational, you could go in and cheerfully give her an update about the two sweet boys. Tell her their progress and the story about how they played with and napped on your friend. You could emphasize that...

I have the BEST friends! I'm a self-employed artist and it's hard for me to come up with money fast. I was posting about Astro's plight on my blog and my friends and peers became invested in his story. When I said I really wanted to keep him, but wasn't sure how, they reached out to me an...

Thank you so much, everyone!

I own two cats and a frog and a corn snake. It has been a challenge to keep the cats from bothering them too much, but it is possible. I use a tin foil barrier to keep the cats off the top of the frog terrarium. As for the snake, her tank is on a book shelf so the cats don't have access to the...

Thank you so much! I already think he's the best cat and I've only had him for a little over two weeks. Haha! I lost my dog (that I had since I was a kid) last year and I didn't realize how much I needed a new companion to dote upon. I'm so glad Astro came into my life! Celeste has what I like...

Hello! My name is Megan and I recently rescued a cat! Astro (formerly Oreo) was originally my neighbor's cat. He's a little less than a year old and cute as a button! Everyone in my neighborhood loves this cat. Everyone, that is, except his owners. Winter came and I kept seeing him outside when...