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 | In kicking off 2012, I'd like to issue a challenge to my readers, the majority of whom I assume to be responsible cat parents. I've listed my own resolutions for helping the myriad of cats I don't personally live with. Since no one can do it alone, I'm seeking an army of caring Friends of Cats, each willing to work toward one or more of these goals. To join, post your comments here. | |
2012 Resolutions for the Cats of the World
 While I've already shared my personal New Year's Resolutions for my own cats, I still felt compelled to create a record of my intentions toward doing my small part to help other cats. These resolutions are all challenging, and none of them are goals I could possibly achieve by myself. Thankfully, there are thousands of other caring people who contribute every day toward the furtherance of these goals: volunteers for animal shelters, TNR groups, kitten fosters; Forum members whose passion is always the cats. And, of course, the scores of writers and advocates for cats, who spread the same messages to their readers on a daily basis.
Photo of Senior Cat Raleigh © HOSTPat
Please read my 2012 New Year's Resolutions for the Cats of the World, and see if there is an area where you can also help make a difference for the cats.
| New Study on Allergies to Cats
Dr. Mario Olivieri of the University Hospital of Verona in Italy and colleagues concluded a 9-year study which indicates that adults who did not have a cat in childhood have certain risk factors of developing allergies upon getting a cat as an adult. According to an abstract in... Read more
| State of Israel Bans Declawing of Cats
On November 28th, 2011, the Israel legislature unanimously approved a bill banning the declawing of cats, except for certain medical conditions. The penalty is one year in jail and a fine of $20,000 U.S. Israel now joins enlightened countries all over the world who have banned declawing, including "much of Europe, Australia, Turkey, Brazil," according to an article in Discovery Magazine. The article goes on to say that "One study found that 20 percent of cats underwent complications, like infections, after declawing." Dr. Nicholas Dodman, In "The Cat Who Cried for Help," wrote... Read more
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