Category Archives: Animal Shelters

ADOPTING A SENIOR CAT

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

  As a shelter volunteer, I hear many reasons why people don’t want to adopt a senior* cat. Expensive medical bills are a valid concern, as is knowing the pain of loss will come sooner with an older cat, but … Continue reading →

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Lynley Cannon’s FRIDAY FELINE FACTS & FANCIES

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

  Lynley Cannon, star of the Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series, is often referred to as a crazy cat lady herself, but when it comes to the feline species, she knows her stuff. Check here each Friday for instructive … Continue reading →

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GOOD MORNING – WITH CATS!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by

  Tinkerbelle meows around my ankles, telling me it’s time to eat. “Coffee first,” I say. “Right meow!” says she, golden eyes blinking eagerly. Tink is joined by Little, the two black females ganging up on me. Shy Big Red … Continue reading →

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CAT’S PAW: COAXING THE 2ND DRAFT

Posted on March 12, 2016 by

CAT’S PAW, Book 3 of the Crazy Cat Lady mystery series is happening fast. Well, not that fast – I’m only on the 2nd draft. But I have a launch date in August, so I’m on it. Let’s see where … Continue reading →

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Reblogged from The Creative Cat: Adopting Pets as Gifts: An Animal’s Love is the Gift

Posted on December 11, 2015 by

I was taught as a shelter volunteer to discourage people from giving pets as gifts. Adopting a pet is a very personal thing, and success depends on both the human-animal bond and the environment available for the pet. Choosing a needy … Continue reading →

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Mews: Cat Burned In Fire – Offers Support & Snuggles To Other Animals At Veterinary Hospital – reblogged

Posted on November 6, 2015 by

I have followed Russell’s story from its agonizing beginning when the red tabby was severely burned in a house fire. Russell’s spirit shines through the hideous burns, now nearly healed. This story tells how Russell is taking the love on … Continue reading →

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CATS IN JAIL: an article

Posted on October 20, 2015 by

Here is an interesting article from knowyourcat.info. Cats in jail Many people know how calming it can be to have a cat around. Yes, it can be infuriating as well, but there’s definitely feel-good factor that goes with having a … Continue reading →

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SAVE A CAT – SAVE THE WORLD

Posted on July 1, 2015 by

  Somewhere in another world, loving people are taking cats for walks in the dry, red sun of a high desert canyon. They are preparing food in small dishes with cat figures on them. They are petting and grooming and … Continue reading →

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30: LUX – BACK HOME BUT NOT FOR LONG, October 2014

Posted on March 22, 2015 by

 After a substantial period of balancing Lux’s medications and working closely with him to make sure he was socially well-adjusted, his medical team proclaimed him ready to discharge into a home. Jim and I made the drive to pick up … Continue reading →

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17: LUX – ARROGANCE UNDONE, MAY 1, 2014

Posted on January 18, 2015 by

On May 1st, Lux had his second outburst, the first being when his family called 911 on him. Since I’d met him a month before, I was silently but condescendingly laughing at the original event, thinking his people had overreacted, … Continue reading →

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