There are numerous reasons why you should adopt an older cat. However, it is useful to ask ourselves why kittens are more popular than older cats. For example, two cat rescues in Blackpool, UK say that when it comes to … Continue reading →
Was this animal shelter trying to reduce euthanasia rates when they put a dying female feral cat through unnecessary surgery and returned her to the streets? Nob Hill, Albuquerque, USA: Days before Thanksgiving this year, a woman, Tamara, saw a … Continue reading →
My reading on the subject of acupuncture as a treatment for domestic cats indicates to me that it is an alternative treatment which should not be ignored. In the online version of the Dorset Echo newspaper, a veterinarian explains that … Continue reading →
Grandpa Mason as he was affectionately known, was a geriatric former feral cat with terminal kidney disease. He was not so keen on people but he loved kittens. He lived at Tiny Kittens a rescue group in Langley, Vancouver, Canada … Continue reading →
In an act of kindness which bolsters my waning faith in humankind, a resident of Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, Australia, and a gardener performed a quiet memorial service for an elderly tabby cat who had died alone and who they’d found … Continue reading →
“We will miss you joining us at our meetings. We will miss you cuddling up to us. We will miss you carefully choosing the perfect sofa to lounge on. We will miss you harassing us for cat treats. We will … Continue reading →
Reduced calorie intake and a high quality, protein rich diet is the general guide for senior cats. This is about feeding geriatric cats. It’s an important topic because it can prevent obesity. Feline obesity can decrease lifespan. As expected geriatric … Continue reading →
This is the extraordinary story of a female cat named Babsy. At the age of 11, she left her home living with Mike Marshall. She disappeared for nine years. Mike presumed that she had died but she appears to have … Continue reading →
I really like old domestic cats. It is not because I’m old. I just think they have personality and there is something about them which attracts me. Thomas is a great example. He was surrendered to a shelter when his … Continue reading →
For all the nastiness that one can encounter on social media, particularly Facebook, there is a well of love in people that a person can count on when and if they decide to tell their social media world that they … Continue reading →
