Recent Content by pawsandconsider

SO difficult to choose!  So many adorable kitties! They should ALL win!  :)

Hey everyone!  I had to share this information that I learned from watching "My Cat from Hell."  Jackson Galaxy mentioned Fizzion on one of the episodes where the couple was dealing with (among other things) their cat's urination on on the walls throughout their house.  One of my cats has been...

One of our neutered male cats (Mako) was doing this to his (also neutered) brother (Smokey).  We called our vet and he said that this behavior isn't necessarily connected to the need to procreate. He said that it might be that the cat was establishing his dominance and/or showing affection for...

Thanks for your advice, guys.  I'm all over this calming collar.  I think Sparrow could use a little calming.  We let the little miscreant back up with us this evening, and with careful monitoring with our squirt bottle, so far so good.  Will try not to freak out when she chases Boy, and will...

Thanks for your advice!  It is clear that choosing not to have kids of my own was a GOOD idea, because it is so hard to just let this behavior play out.  Boy is an old man, and he's a lover not a fighter, so when Sparrow comes after him, he just bolts.  (He does look a little satisfied when she...

Hey all,  I need some advice: The background:  We rescued a mama kitty and her babies 8 years ago from the woods.  They have lived with us ever since.  We also have to other cats, a 14 year old male cat and a 13 year old female Persian.  Since rescuing the mama (named Sparrow) and her two boys...

You make a good point, Willow.  I'm just so grateful that we have organizations that are working hard to contain a problem that hasn't spun out of control like it obviously is in Israel.  And I think because they work so hard, they help change the general public's opinion about the treatment of...

I didn't realize that some cultures/people feel that spaying and neutering is cruel.  That's a shame, because seeing pregnant cats wandering Israel was, to me, the picture of a cruel cycle that will continue.  I did some more research and found some organizations in Israel that are trying to...

So right, StephenZ!  I saw at least 2 obviously pregnant cats, and where I am from (Idaho), it's still too cold for cats to breed, probably.  One of the reasons I love and respect the Kosher laws is because there is an innate respect for the welfare and wellbeing of the animal that is being...

I so agree!  One person can make a difference in an animal's life.  So worth the effort! 

Hello all, I traveled to Israel last week and was appalled -- mortified -- at the number of stray cats and dogs I saw roaming the streets, jumping in and out of dumpsters, and seeking shelter in doorways and under cars.  They were EVERYWHERE.  I wanted to say thank you to all of you who take...

This morning as I straggled my way into the living room before work, there was Tippy McWetwoods (yes, he certainly does have a fancy-schmancy name) curled up in a kitty bed on our couch.  He gave me a little "good morning" squeak and went back to sleep.  Lucky boy!  Off I went to work on this...

Thank you, kluchetta!  I do love this site.  All us cat lovers in one location!  :)

A few winters ago I started seeing cat footprints on our porch each morning.  Around Thanksgiving I felt sorry for the cat (we live out in the woods, so this was certainly a stray), so put out a dish of food.  Each evening an orange cat would visit our covered porch and eat the entire contents...

As my hubby always says, "Cheap is expensive" (and sometimes harmful or deadly). I had no idea about over the counter meds until Tippy's incident, and I am glad I can share some of our hard-earned knowledge with you all. And thanks for all your help and advice!