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Bruno - a shelter cat - was too affectionate for his first-time adopters

Can a cat be too affectionate?

PoC avatarPosted on February 1, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 1, 2023

Strangely, yes, is the answer to the question in the title. To a large extent the answer baffles me because people adopt cats for companionship and affection. They want their cat to come to them and interact. What is the … continue reading…

Posted in expectation management | Tagged adoption, expectation, first-time adopter, shelter cat | Leave a reply
What cat is right for you?

What cat is right for you? Infographic plus more.

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2023

The Infographic is really about my preferences which might not square up with yours. But whether you disagree or agree with my selection, I don’t think that you can disagree with my logic. There are many competing influences when deciding … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adoption, cat adoption, cat purchase, infographic, pre-adoption | Leave a reply
Be sensible before adopting a cat

Infographic on being sensible before adopting a cat companion

PoC avatarPosted on December 30, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 30, 2022

The title is self-explanatory. The topic lends itself to an infographic as these are bullet point reminders. Some are obvious and some less so. Perhaps the most important part of cat adoption is before it takes place. The preparation. The … continue reading…

Posted in pre-adoption | Tagged adoption, cat adoption, cat adoptions, cat purchase, infographic, pre-adoption | 3 Replies
Handsome shelter cat who got adopted by jumping on her lap and staying there!

How to select a cat at a shelter

PoC avatarPosted on July 12, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 12, 2022

I have never selected a cat from a shelter! Although I was a foster carer. So, you might want to turn the page right now and ignore what I say. But I’m going to apply common sense and my knowledge … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adoption, animal shelters, cat adoptions, cat shelters, shelter cats | 2 Replies
Cat breed selection quizzes don't work

Quiz – what cat breed is best for you?

PoC avatarPosted on May 28, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 28, 2022

You are looking for a questionnaire or a quiz which points you in the right direction as to the kind of cat breed that is suited to you and your lifestyle? They don’t work. I am going to be very, … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adoption, cat adoption, cat purchase, kitten adoption, quiz | Leave a reply
Newly adopted scared cats

Help needed: got two new boy cats yesterday, very scared babies hiding all the time

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 30, 2022

You adopt a couple of rescue cats. And if they are siblings and if they get along well, you’ve done well. They can entertain themselves which takes a certain amount of responsibility away from you to entertain them. You walk … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged cat adoption, cat behavior, cat personality types, cat play, cat tease, confident cat, fearful, hiding, human to cat relationship, patience, rescue cats, timid cat | Leave a reply
Empty shelters thanks to Covid and increased adoptions

It is wrong that Covid lockdowns led people to adopt cats and dogs

PoC avatarPosted on March 17, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 17, 2022

Remember Covid? It has been shunted to the back of the news thanks to the possibility of World War 3. But there is a legacy in terms of cat adoptions. To take two countries, Japan and the UK, cat and … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adoption, cat adoption, Covid-19
Prohibiting the purchase of cats and dogs using high interest loans

Buying a cat or dog with a loan at 150% interest

PoC avatarPosted on February 7, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 7, 2022

NEWS AND COMMENT: MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, USA: It is sad to learn that people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (and elsewhere) sometimes buy cats and dogs with a high interest loan. I can understand why. They want to adopt a cat … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged animal law, Animal laws, cat adoption, cat purchase, dog adoption, illinois, loans, Pennsylvania, pet shops, puppy and kitten mills, puppy mills
Boyfriend won't let me adopt a rescue cat

Boyfriend won’t let her adopt a shelter cat and she is in tears

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 24, 2022

This is a Reddit.com post which I have a lot of sympathy with so I want to share it. The lady uploads a picture of a shelter cat saying that her boyfriend won’t let her adopt him “and I’m in … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged cat adoption, human to human relationship, reddit.com, shelter cat | Leave a reply
Empty shelters thanks to Covid and increased adoptions

Covid saved the lives of 4 million companion animals in the USA

PoC avatarPosted on September 22, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2021

It’s an extraordinary twist of fate; Covid has saved the lives of about 4 million companion animals in the USA. This is because of soaring adoptions during the pandemic. The information relates to 2020 so it’s a bit out of … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged animal rescue statistics, animal shelters, cat adoption, cat adoptions, cat and dog statistics, cat relinquishment, cats and pandemics, Covid-19, dog adoption
This woman adopted this 20-year-old cat from a shelter because she didn't want him to spend the end of his life alone in a cage

This woman adopted this 20-year-old cat from a shelter because she didn’t want him to spend the end of his life alone in a cage

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2021

I have taken the words in the title direct from the Reddit user who posted the photo because they are excellent. And the attitude of the woman is excellent. The photograph captures the moment beautifully and so it’s excellent too. … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adopting rescue cats, cat shelter, elderly cat, senior cat adoption, shelter cat, shelter cats | 3 Replies
Lying flat a new resistance movement by China's youth

“Lying flat” and cat ownership

PoC avatarPosted on June 16, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 16, 2021

CHINA-NEWS AND COMMENT: It is reported that many young Chinese are “lying flat” – a new resistance movement. It means that they have given up on the usual aspirations of following a career path and have decided to ‘lie flat’. … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adopting a cat, Cat News, China, culture | Leave a reply
Both children in the eyes of many parents

42% of people adopt companion animals as a “starter child”

PoC avatarPosted on April 27, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 27, 2021

SURVEY – COMMENT: A survey commissioned by a pet food manufacturer, I and love and you, conducted by OnePoll produced some extraordinary information. Perhaps the most outstanding is the information in the title to this article. It seems astonishing that … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adoption, cats and dogs, companionship, human to cat relationship | Leave a reply
Four kittens - the average litter size

Do cat siblings get along?

PoC avatarPosted on April 4, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 4, 2021

Yes and no is the answer. People want to know because they are thinking about adopting two cats together so they have an instant companion for life. Jackson Galaxy advocates adopting two cats from a shelter provided they get along. … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adopting a cat, cat relationships, cat siblings | Leave a reply
Social isolation during coronavirus lockdowns have encouraged people to adopt new pets

Unbelievable: UK households buy 3.2 million animals in lockdown

PoC avatarPosted on March 13, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 13, 2021

Online news media reports that a £500m investor plans to cash in on the cats and dogs boom. What boom? The coronavirus cat and dog boom. It’s bizarre and frankly disturbing if it takes a pandemic to provoke people who’ve … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adoption, animal shelter, cat abandonment, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), dog abandonment, dog adoption, purebred cats, social media | 3 Replies

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