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If your kitty is scared of fireworks, she's not alone. Multnomah County Animal Services reports that there is a 25% increase in lost animals that find their way to the shelter throughout fireworks season. That's why they are highlighting their reunion services and the importance of fireworks safety. Check with your local animal control
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A sweet way to display your love of cats (and it works even better if you happen to have the rare but impressive neuftet of cats). This Nine Lives Cat T-Shirt from
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It's the hottest time of the year (well, for us Northern Hemisphere folks) and we are all battling the heat. How do you ensure that kitty is drinking enough water? If your cat is indoor-only, she may rely on only getting water from the one bowl that you put out. If your cat gets dehydrated, then you risk digestive problems, heatstroke and other medical complications. So how do you encourage kitty to drink up?
If your cat enjoys drinking from a running water source, like a faucet,
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The Calgary Humane Society, and other great organizations are helping residents of Calgary and surrounding communities cope with cats who have been rendered homeless, along with their human families. The
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Does your cat need a hideout, but is it too hot to undertake a massive DIY project? Check out this easy DIY cat tent! It provides a place for kitty to snuggle up in peace, and you probably already have everything you need around the house.
This crochet cat in a Mountie costume doesn't come with the iconic Stetson, but sure does come with a double helping of cute. Totally handmade, they accept custom orders as well.
We couldn't be happier to introduce the very special kitty who will grace the cover of our Fall/Winter 2013 issue...Mr Magoo! Mr Magoo, or Goo to his friends, is super-active advocating for special needs animals on his Facebook page. Goo is a survivor, being a visually impaired kitty who was rescued from the streets of Philadelphia. Goo likes to kick back with his best buddy Frank and his brothers
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Meet Kairi, who was trapped in Portland, Oregon, and taken to Multnomah County Animal Services. There, although it was initially supposed she was feral, a technician discovered she was microchipped. Problem was, the microchip was like none they'd ever seen before, starting with the code 752 - the code for Swedish microchips. Despite efforts by the Swedish consulate in Seattle, the microchip could not be traced.
Shelter
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We all know that Tardar Sauce, AKA Grumpy Cat, is actually a pretty cheerful cat. However, there are those of us who have cranky kitties at home, cats who are just not putting up with any of this nonsense. (Yes, human, that means you.) For those of you who have a cat who has been
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New studies reveal even more about our relationship with our four-legged friends. Cats may seem aloof, but are actually very loving towards their human caregivers. Researchers at the University of Tokyo played recordings of their owners' voices and the voices of strangers to some cats, and when the cats heard the voices of their owners, they responded with behaviours that indicated
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