What affects us affects cats
UK: the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) represents a group of experienced and qualified pet behaviour counsellors (I hasten to add that I’m not that keen on the concept of cat behaviourists or cat behaviour counsellors). In the UK the most readily published information about cat behaviour problems as at 2003 was produced …
This is a short post which reminds us that some but not all feline behavioural problems presented to veterinarians at their clinics are due to what can be described as “compromised welfare”. Compromised welfare means that the cat’s owner is not providing optimum welfare towards his/her cat. Here are some examples. The best-known example …
Millions of people were right to condemn Walter Palmer for his trophy hunting and the killing of Cecil the lion. Almost all the condemnation was on social media and on websites; this might be described as “digital condemnation”. It was done in an armchair, on a train, at a desk, just about anywhere and …
子供とめちゃくちゃ楽しそうに遊ぶ猫 – This is ‘cat messing around with daughter’ in Japanese. Well, that is what I think it means in English! There are two videos and they are utterly charming. This took place in Japan. The little tabby cat was rescued. She was sick and blind. She formed a wonderful relationship with the young …
The question in the title must happen sometimes (note: it has not happened to me). Perhaps it happens quite a lot. What do you do? I’d try and find someone to care for my cat temporarily. It may be a foster carer working for Cats Protection (a large UK cat charity). Or perhaps a …
Here are five quick, common sense tips to improve the life of your cat and in doing so improve your life simultaneously. A good cat guardian wants their cat to be content and healthy. Be with your cat as much as possible. Provided you are an aware and reasonably thoughtful cat owner, your presence …
An animal welfare expert says Johnny Depp’s privileged pooches being chauffeured around the world on private jets is evidence of a two-tiered class system in the dog world. After the world economic crash of 2008, brought about by greedy banks and poor government oversight, the divide between rich and poor has widened. Inequality in society has become …
I just pledged my commitment to help American Humane Association build a world where all animals are treated with the kindness and respect they deserve! Join us in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Be Kind to Animals Week® and the launch of the new Kindness 100™ campaign by taking the pledge today! This …
