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 | Although most of my readers are sighted, a time-saving cat care routine benefits all of us. Today's feature article provides just that: highly recommended reading. How many of us can say, "My cat saved my life?" Coming next week, review of a book by a man with the living, purring truth. Until then, hold tight to your own purr-fur pals. Connect With Franny:
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How to Care for Cats You Can't See
Mario Mannea loves cats, and may be one of those folks with a "Sucker sign" over his door in language visible only cats. Even if it were visible to humans, Mario wouldn't see it, as he has been completely blind since 2003. He put his skills as a former software engineer to use by developing a plan of organized care for his cats - a plan which he now shares with other blind readers. In my opinion, Mario's tips are littered with gems of advice for all cat caregivers.  Mario also shared a thought in one of his emails, that I think describes the kind of man he is: "It is my personal conviction that, God created man as a steward and care giver of his creation and, for this purpose he is well made. Why then have we made such a mess of things? The problem is self, and our tendency towards self seeking. These people who have taken in special need cats, have demonstrated that there is something greater than self, and ultimately, far more edifying to the spirit."I like this selfless man very much, and I suspect you will too, after reading his advice.
Photo Credit: © Lydia
| How can I cat-proof my electrical wiring?
Question: My new kitten is fairly interested in the wires behind my TV and connected to my computer (these are all connected to the same surge protector.) I am very concerned about this. I planned on getting a little squirt gun for potential problems, but I can't squirt her when she is getting into the wires, for obvious reasons. How can I cat-proof these wires? Please help me, I don't want to come home from work to find a zapped kitty! I will unplug these when I leave the house, until I hear back from you. Read this article for my reply.
| Should Your College Roomie be a Cat?
Depending on your location, college will be starting soon, and students might be thinking about companionship. Would a cat be a good roomie? There are lots of considerations to think about first. My first consideration is always for the cats. A college cat needs the same responsible care you would give your family cats at home: nutritious food, fresh water, a clean litter box, veterinary care, toys, and attention. With a full course schedule, a social life, perhaps a part-time job, you simply may not have the time left for the kinds of attention a cat needs. In that case, volunteering for a shelter would be a win-win solution. You would get your needed "cat fix," and the shelter cats would benefit from your attention and care. Think about it.
| Cat Picture of the Week: Westin
Westin may not have lived to be our second Cat of the Week for August, 2013, were it not for the fact that someone cared enough to rescue him from a high-kill shelter when he was just a tiny kitten. 
photo © Kathleen Bergeron
As it was, Westin had to be hand-fed for the first two weeks he was home, before he could eat kitten food. Today, as you can see, he is a healthy, active cat, thanks to the excellent care he is given. Among the several pieces of advice Kathleen offers is one that all of us should remember: "Be as patient with your cat as you are with yourself."
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Laura White loves cats, and started by volunteering for a local cat rescue group at their Adoption Day Events at a PetSmart store. One thing led to another, and since then, Laura has rescued and fostered countless litters of kittens. She enthusiastically allowed me to "pick her brain," and readers will be able to benefit from her experiences here. The photo shown here is of one of Laura's rescued kitten litters. 
"Buyer Beware - The Crimes, Lies, and Truth About Pet Food," by Susan Thixton, is not an easy book to read, even for one whose work involves almost daily contact with the sorrows, even horrors of the loss of cats found among my readers. 
