What affects us affects cats
As spring gives way to summer, animal shelters across the United States are once again overwhelmed by an annual influx of newborn felines—a phenomenon known as “kitten season.” This period, which typically spans from late spring to early autumn, sees millions of kittens born to unspayed cats and delivered into already overcrowded shelters. Each …
Sterling, VA — May 10, 2025: In a heartwarming milestone that speaks volumes about compassion and community, Meows Corner, a beloved cat lounge in Sterling, Virginia, is celebrating its 500th cat adoption. To mark the occasion, the organization hosted a joyful Adopter Appreciation Event on May 10, welcoming past adopters, cat lovers, and supporters …
Here is an expansion of the information presented in the infographic in a conversation with AI which nowadays has awesome capabilities which are rapidly growing. We need to employ AI to our benefit and the benefit of animals that rely on us rather than using AI to exploit the vulnerable. Question: When cat rescue …
A recent study came to the conclusion that “using slightly more advanced lighting design and control, shelters can potentially improve the visual experience for cats.” And in improving the visual experience the shelter can improve the general welfare of the cats as the desired lighting effect is to mimic daylight. RELATED: Do dogs surrendered …
Before I dip into the pros and cons of adopting an old cat from a shelter, I would like to briefly mention a story on social media about a woman (Sarah W) who adopted an old cat who suffered from chronic kidney disease. She knew that he had no more than about 12 months …
I believe that the results of this study published in January 1, 2023, on the Cambridge University Press website are common sense and I also believe that the results shouldn’t deter animal shelters from insisting that two cats are adopted together when appropriate. RELATED: Woman who adopted 11-year-old cat returns to shelter to adopt …
An interesting study about the health and behaviour of cats and dogs one week and one month after adoption from an animal shelter is on the Internet and it was conducted by the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) and published in 2008. I have summarised the long report. Here are some facts from this …
They say that if you are at an animal shelter looking to adopt a cat, you should let the cat choose you. The same applies to dogs. It sounds like a nice idea. It’s almost sentimental and a bit cute but is it practical? I think it is but it depends on how you …
