Apparently there can be a very fine line between cat cruelty and cat welfare. I find it very strange. You would have thought that the two would occupy opposite ends of the spectrum in respect of cat caretaking. But no. … Continue reading →
Milo and I are doing wonderfully. There are a few stories about me and Milo! Click on this link to read about our move. Milo has been so interested in what I was doing. I was moving my love seat … Continue reading →
Notes: I have used the word “ownership” out of an acceptance that most people consider this the correct terminology. I prefer ‘responsible companion animal caretaking’ or ‘responsible companion animal guardianship’ because language promotes responsible behavior in relation to our interaction … Continue reading →
by Michael Feral cat Anoka, Minnesota, US. Photo by Professor Batty Despite all the fantastic work carried out by volunteers, we are told that in the United States only 3 percent of feral cats are spayed and neutered. I found … Continue reading →
by Michael (PoC Admin) We are the cat’s agent or guardian in the Vet/Cat/Us relationship. Veterinarians forget that the cat is the veterinarian’s client. Whenever, the word client is referred to by vets it is meant to mean the person … Continue reading →
Keep in Mind Pets’ Emergency Needs HERNDON, Va. (June 9, 2011) –The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an “above-normal” hurricane season this year, and pet owners need to be prepared according to a national pet emergency preparedness company. … Continue reading →
by Michael Indoors – Outdoors – white on black – black on white cat coats – photo by Maia C Indoor cats are loved cats – discuss. And this is going to be a pretty provocative discussion because it can’t … Continue reading →
This Christmas (2009) would you punish your cat for doing this? Please leave a comment – Photo by collinj If I saw a cat owner punishing their cat to try and stop the cat doing something that they simply didn’t … Continue reading →
by Elisa Black-Taylor (USA) My daughter Laura and Smokey Smokey and a very sleepy Laura Good morning readers. Today I’d like to address one of the main reasons the family cat is turned into a shelter. A new baby is … Continue reading →
How to Look After an Old Cat? Cats are living longer. People are living longer. This is due to better food, lifestyle etc. That means more older cats. It might be useful to simplythink if there are any special things … Continue reading →
