How to select a cat at a shelter
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…
Category Archives: adoption
Quiz – what cat breed is best for you?
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…
Help needed: got two new boy cats yesterday, very scared babies hiding all the time
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…
It is wrong that Covid lockdowns led people to adopt cats and dogs
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…
Buying a cat or dog with a loan at 150% interest
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…
Boyfriend won’t let her adopt a shelter cat and she is in tears
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…
Covid saved the lives of 4 million companion animals in the USA
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…
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
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…
“Lying flat” and cat ownership
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…
42% of people adopt companion animals as a “starter child”
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…
Do cat siblings get along?
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…
Unbelievable: UK households buy 3.2 million animals in lockdown
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…
20 tips for the new kitten or cat owner
Here are 20 tips for a new kitten or cat owner which I have presented in a compact style. I believe people want information delivered succinctly as the world is fast moving and most people access information on their phones … continue reading…
He [a cat] brings a wonderfully calm, sweet energy to the place
Stray tuxedo cat gently moves into this man’s home. The video explains it all in a very pleasant way. The guy uses nice words some of which I’ve adopted for the title to this post. His description reminds me of … continue reading…
Shanghai: kittens displayed in shopping centre game machine
In a Shanghai shopping mall, shoppers can win a kitten or puppy displayed inside a gaming machine. It looks bizarre and reinforces the belief that cats and dogs are non-sentient and cheap prizes to be won in a game. Not … continue reading…