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June is Adopt-a-Cat Month
June has been set aside for several years to encourage the adoption of shelter cats In my experience, adopted shelter cats and cats from rescues make the very best lifelong companions. Shelter cats may be facing a death sentence, or languish in a cage for months on end. The odds are in favor of the cute kittens, but while they may readily find homes, the older cats are often left in the shadows. They may be the ones you'll see gazing forlornly from the back corner of their cages, or sometimes thrusting a hopeful paw through the cage bars as you pass by. Let's all pitch in to help make the adoption of shelter cats go viral!
Photo Credit: © Andreana Irvin More About Shelter Cat Adoption
| What is the life span of the common cat?
A strong genetic background for longevity can't be discounted. Given proper care, nutrition, and regular veterinary visits, a cat kept indoors can live as long as 21 years or more. (The average age of cats is 12-15 years) This is, of course, barring any serious medical conditions or untimely accidents. This is, of course, barring any serious medical conditions or untimely accidents. Cats allowed to roam freely outdoors as a rule don't live as long...read more
| Preparing Your Cats for Disaster
According to the National Hurricane Center, this is Hurricane Preparedness Week. Since it is human nature to panic during a disaster, such as an earthquake, hurricane, or fire, it is important for us to prepare ahead with a plan for evacuation, needed supplies, and the knowledge we need to act quickly. We and our cats may even need to evacuate our homes, and it is important not to telegraph our fears to our feline compions. Learn more about preparing your cats for disaster to help keep your cool when you most need it.
| Top 10 Summertime Tips for Cats
 Summer is right around the corner, and the local weather mavens predict temps in the high 90s all week in my new neighborhood. My cats are all indoor cats, and quite comfortable watching the birds outdoors through the windows, and we plan to make our "gazebo garden." both cat-proof and predator-proof, with special fencing.
Cats do not get a vacation from the dog days of summer, and they need your help to keep summertime annoyances at a minimum. Learn how to keep your kitty comfortable, cool and safe during the year's hottest season in the northern hemisphere with these tips for summertime comfort for cats.
Photo Credit: © Franny Syufy
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