How to "Tame" a Feral Cat
Feral cats are the offspring of lost or abandoned pet cats or other feral cats who are not spayed or neutered. They are wild. The word "tame" in the title is in quotes because ferals don't really tame. I rescued a feral cat 12 years ago and [... more]
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How to Act Like a Cat
We can learn a lot from observing a cat's behavior. If you've ever wondered how you can act more like a cat, from their attitude to their grooming and sleeping habits, follow these guidelines and you'll be well on your way to living a more ... [... more]
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How to bathe a cat
There comes a time in every pet owner's life when their kitty may need a bath. This is quite possibly one of the most challenging aspects of cat ownership, but sometimes it just needs to be done. Luckily, there are a few tips to ease the process ... [... more]
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How to Adopt a Pet at the Local Animal Shelter
Deciding on having a pet is a major step for a family or an individual. Owning a pet requires financial responsibility and daily responsibility. If you decide to go to the local animal shelter, there are a few steps and rules you need to ... [... more]
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How to Assemble a First Aid Kit for Cats
There are times when a cat may need medical attention and you're unable to get to the veterinarian right away. It's best to be prepared for these emergencies. While all medical concerns should be addressed by a medical professional as soon as ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Declawing Your Cat By Choosing A Little ...
Do you know how many cat owners wrestle with guilt over the declaw/don't declaw issue? Do you know how many cats are declawed each year? Do you know how painful a declaw surgery is for your cat? There's an alternative surgery that most cat owners ... [... more]
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How to avoid litterbox problems
Litterbox odor seems to be a concern with many cat owners. It also seems to be a big part of a decision in whether or not to get a cat. In addition, many who proclaim to not like cats say the smell is a part of the problem. Our family includes ... [... more]
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How to Bathe a Cat
Do you dread bathing your cat as much as kitty does? Here's a simple guide to make the process as painless as possible! Fill bathtub with warm water BEFORE taking your cat into the bathroom, about 2-3 inches of water. Leave cup, shampoo, and ... [... more]
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How to Be a Great Foster Parent to Abused and Abandoned ...
If you love animals and want to do something serious to help them, you might consider becoming a foster parent for abused and abandoned animals. No-kill pet shelters are popping up all over the country. Individuals volunteer to foster pets by ... [... more]
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How to Adopt (Not Shop for) Your Family's Pet
So your kids or spouse, or possibly even you alone have come to decide to enrich your life with a pet. Before you run off to the malls and pet stores in town, please either visit the local animal shelter or contact larger pet stores to find out ... [... more]
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How to Adopt Instead of Shop
Pet overpopulation is an ongoing crisis in the United States with only about half of animals that end up at shelters finding homes-so that means approximately 5 million dogs and cats get destroyed in the U.S. each year. This doesn't have to ... [... more]
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How to Attend a Blessing of the Animals with your Pet
From goldfish to horses; pets of all denominations are welcome at the Blessing of the Animals. Sponsoring churches welcome all animals, and all people no matter what their religious persuasion, (or, in the case of Bill Maher likeminds their ... [... more]
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