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Upcoming Adoption & Other Events You Can’t Miss!
Meet our adoptable cats and kittens at our upcoming adoption events! Volunteers will be on hand to tell you about the cats’ personalities and help you find the purrfect match. All cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Tigerelli has been adopted! Check back often for updates, or complete the form on our contact page to receive more information prior to each event, including event times and profiles of the cats that will be there. You can unsubscribe from ema

gbaker5
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Teaching Kids How to Interact Safely and Kindly With Cats
Cats can be wonderful companions for children. They can teach kids about empathy, patience, responsibility, and respecting the boundaries of others. But cats communicate differently than people, and young children may not always recognize when a cat wants attention—or when it needs some space. Teaching children how to interact with cats gently and respectfully can help build a safe, lifelong friendship for everyone in the home. Designed by Magnific Start With "Gentle Hands" O

Kathy Lopez
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What to Do When Your Cat Starts Peeing Everywhere After a New Baby Arrives
Help for if your cat starts peeing out of the litterbox with arrival of new baby.

Kathy Lopez
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It's Cat Mating Season: What Every Cat Lover Needs to Know
From February through October — that’s nine long months — cat mating season is in full swing. If you’ve heard loud yowling in the middle of the night, dramatic rolling on the driveway, or persistent cries that sound almost human… you’re not imagining things. Why Is the Cat Screaming? She’s in heat. When a female cat isn’t spayed, her body cycles into heat every 2–3 weeks during breeding season. And she’ll let everyone know about it. Expect: Loud, intense yowling Rolling arou

Kathy Lopez
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Help, I Found a Stray Cat!
It can be heartbreaking to see a stray cat—and admirable when you want to help. But the first question to ask is: Does the cat actually need your help? The answer is: maybe.The cat you found might be: A neighbor’s pet who is allowed outdoors. A lost cat whose owners are searching for it. An abandoned pet. A community cat—cared for by neighbors but without one clear owner. A feral cat, who avoids people and doesn’t want to be touched. Below are step-by-step guidelines to help

gbaker5
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Community Cats and Working Cats
A “feral” is a cat who is not socialized and exhibits some degree of wild behavior. Feral cats tend to be fearful of people and keep...

Monica
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Adopting Cats in Summer
Adopting a cat can be a rewarding experience for families, especially for children. Summer, which is celebrated as the perfect time to adopt

monica5870
3 min read


Working Cats: Nine Lives, Nine Times the Pest Control
Sometimes, the best pest control comes with a purr and a swish of a furry tail. Yes, we're talking about those independent, often...

Tiffany Smith
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Feral Versus Stray
What's the difference? Maybe you discover a cat outside and you wonder, is this cat a stray or a feral cat? Maybe you are not even...

Sarah Bryce
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Mandatory Spay/Neuter (MSN) Effectiveness
Many municipalities have implemented mandatory spay/neuter ordinance with very mixed results. The ASPCA recognizes that sterilization is...

Monica
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Behavioral Enrichment
A Catio allows the cats to safely go outside and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. The Catio overlooks a lush garden with plants...

Monica
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Microchipping Your Pet
Microchips are the size of a large grain of rice. The chip is inserted in the scruff of dogs and cats with a very sharp instrument. It is...

Monica
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Pet Overpopulation and Euthanasia
Shelters today are a place of learning with many offering varied services and opportunities. Education on Animal Behavior to prevent pets fr

monica5870
3 min read
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