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Cat Picture of the Week: Leopard
Photo Credit: © Guest, Melanie King
Leopard joins us today all the way from South Africa. Her photo and story mark the fourth and last of the Cat Pictures of the Week for May, 2013. Despite her temperamental dispositon, Melanie and Leopard are bonded as well as any human and cat can be. Leopard had been surrendered to the South Africa SPCA as a youngster, when she adopted her in 2007. It is possible that her aggressive tendencies led to her surrender. On the other hand, it is possible that abuse to this young kitten led to her distrust of humans. In any case, Leopard has found sanctuary in Melanie's home, while she rules it with the velvet paw of the wild beast she was named for.
| Finding Lost Cats
One of the most frightening events in a household with cats is when one of them comes up missing. Although most indoor-only cats don't stray far from home, finding a lost cat isn't always easy In my many years as a pet parent, I've had those same panicky feelings from time-to-time, combined with the guilt of responsibility on a few occasions. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take as soon as you've verified the cat is not in the house, which are detailed in this article.
| Kittens' First Six Weeks
The first six weeks in a cat's life set the stage for his personality as an adult cat. Health-wise, this period is also extremely important to the developing kitten, as very young kittens are susceptible to a number of threats, such as fleas, URIs (upper respiratory infection), and "fading kitten syndrome." Kittens may never grow again at the accelerated rate of this period, and witnessing the changes in their development from week to week is an unforgettable experience. The knowledge you'll gain here will help ensure they will grow into strong, healthy cats.
| Simba, 1994 - 2013
Photo Credit: © John C. Hanson, Jr.
John Hanson is a very special man, and has been not only a longtime reader, but a kind and generous friend for many years. He has supported me when I most needed it, and I treasure his friendship. So when his best feline friend, Simba, went to the Rainbow Bridge in April of this year, I could do no less for John. John has written a memorial to Simba, and Memorial Day seemed a fitting to publish it.
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