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What To Feed A Senior Cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 1, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 2, 2019

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 →

Posted in old age | Tagged calories, caring for your elderly cat, cat diet, diet, elderly cat, old cat, protein, senior cat | 1 Reply

Immediate rescue needed for 23-year-old cat surrendered to North Carolina kill shelter

PoC avatarPosted on November 6, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorNovember 6, 2018

Update November 6 Pookie has been rescued by Tara Rescue.org. Donations can be made to P.O. Box 711, Raeford, North Carolina 28376. PAYPAL ADDRESS IS INFO@TARARESCUE.ORG. Pookie was surrendered by his owner due to “allergies.” His freedom picture is below Rescue is … Continue reading →

Posted in rescue cat | Tagged abandoned cat, animal shelter, cat rescue, cat shelter, senior cat, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 2 Replies

Tragic owner surrender story: 16-year-old kitty may be killed at any time at NC shelter

PoC avatarPosted on May 12, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorMay 14, 2018

UPDATE: Phoebe was rescued May 14 by Purr Partners Feline Rescue. Hopefully, the page will post a few updates on her. Their Facebook page is here. This is the story of Phoebe (AKA Kitty) the cat. Without your help, Phoebe … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged abandoned cat, cat relinquishment, senior cat, surrendering your cat, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 9 Replies

Serious inquiries only: Forever home needed for 15-year-old ginger beauty dumped by his owners

PoC avatarPosted on October 14, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorOctober 14, 2017

This is the story of a senior cat who will have a happy ending because of cat advocates who joined together as they do each day to save unwanted cats. Peanut had the misfortune of being dumped by his owners … Continue reading →

Posted in cat rescue | Tagged senior cat, senior cat adoption, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 2 Replies

Rescue needed: 13-year-old declawed beauty is ‘shutting down’ at rural Georgia shelter

PoC avatarPosted on September 27, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorSeptember 28, 2017

Update September 28, 2017: Mr. Kool has left the shelter after being rescued by Serenity for Seniors and has eaten some Rachel Ray cat food. Updates can be found on their Facebook page. This senior beauty is running out of … Continue reading →

Posted in cat age | Tagged Cobb County Kitties, declawed cat, senior cat, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 26 Replies

‘Handsomest cat ever’ senior at Oregon Humane Society gets a ‘love letter’ from an allergic admirer

PoC avatarPosted on April 10, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorApril 10, 2017

A handsome long-timer at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland recently received a beautiful letter from an allergic admirer. Meet Simba, an 11-year-old  cat whose story is going viral, thanks to the U.S. Postal Service and social media. According to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged cat adoption, cat rescue, senior cat, senior cat adoption, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | Leave a reply

November is National Senior Pet Month: At What Age are Cats Considered Seniors?

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2015 by Jo SingerNovember 13, 2015

When it comes to senior pets, November is chock full of many “holidays” featuring the needs of our senior pets. This month we celebrate National Senior Pet Month, Adopt a Senior Pet Month, National Pet Awareness Month, Pet Cancer Awareness … Continue reading →

Posted in Geriatric Cat | Tagged cat pain, geriatric cat, geriatric cat care, senior cat | 1 Reply

18-year-old cat does 128 mile walkabout

PoC avatarPosted on April 18, 2015 by Michael BroadApril 18, 2015

This is an astonishing story of a geriatric cat of 18-years-of-age going on a 128 mile walkabout from his home in North Wales to a town near Leeds in the North of England. His name is George and he is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat News, lost cat | Tagged Cat News, cat reunited with family, elderly cat, geriatric cat, lost cat, microchipping cats, outdoor cat, senior cat | 8 Replies

When Does An Ugly Cat Become Attractive?

PoC avatarPosted on December 27, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2014

The abc News journalist, Stephanie Tuder wrote an article entitled: Meet Zeb, the Adorable Ugly One-eyed, Four-toothed Senior Cat. In the title she hints that ugly can also be adorable and it can. We know it, but why? Ugly-pretty does … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat News, cat rescue | Tagged Cat News, geriatric cat, rescue cat, senior cat, ugly cats | 16 Replies

A Christmas miracle: one week after rescue senior cat finds forever home

PoC avatarPosted on December 23, 2014 by Elisa Black-TaylorAugust 17, 2015

A lot has happened to Zeb this past week. This senior beauty has gone from the shelter to foster care with Sarah Trainor to a forever home with a lady named Beth Flor and her children. This story on PoC … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Rescue, fostering | Tagged America, animal rescue, cat rescue, Elisa Black-Taylor, geriatric cat, geriatric cat care, senior cat | 6 Replies

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