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Category Archives: Animal Shelters
BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY, by Little, a black cat
Some call me shadowcat; others, chat noir; and still others, little panther. (Little Panther was actually my name when I first came to my forever home, but Mom began calling me Little and it stuck.) Any way you look at … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Shelters, Cats
Tagged adopting a cat, Black Cat Appreciation Day, black cats, Cat, cat adoption
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ADOPTING A SENIOR CAT
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
Posted in Animal Shelters, Cats
Tagged adopting a senior cat, Cat, inspiration, joy of cats, Oregon Humane Society, Senior and geriatric cats, senior cats
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Lynley Cannon’s FRIDAY FELINE FACTS & FANCIES
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
GOOD MORNING – WITH CATS!
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
Posted in Animal Shelters, Cat Behavior, Cats
Tagged Cat Behavior, cat medication, cats, cats in the morning, feeding cats, Goodmorning
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CAT’S PAW: COAXING THE 2ND DRAFT
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
Posted in Animal Shelters, Blogging, Blogs & Beauty, Cat Behavior, Cats, Crazy Cat Lady Mysteries & More, Writing
Tagged Amazon Kindle, Animal welfare, blogging, book launch, books, Cat, Cat Behavior, Cat Lady, Cats' Eyes, cozy mysteries, Crazy Cat Lady, Mollie's Mysteries, murder mystery, Portand Oregon
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Reblogged from The Creative Cat: Adopting Pets as Gifts: An Animal’s Love is the Gift
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
Posted in Animal Shelters, Blogs & Beauty, Cats, OTHER BLOGGERS
Tagged cat christmas, Cat Health, cats, Cats & Christmas, christmas, pets as gifts, reblog, The Creative Cat
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Mews: Cat Burned In Fire – Offers Support & Snuggles To Other Animals At Veterinary Hospital – reblogged
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
Posted in Animal Shelters, Blogs & Beauty, Cats, OTHER BLOGGERS
Tagged Cat, Cat Behavior, cat burned in fire, cat therapy, Russell
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CATS IN JAIL: an article
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
Posted in Animal Shelters, Cat Behavior, Cats
Tagged Animal Shelters, Cat Behavior, cat facts, cats, cats helping people, cats in jail, cats in prisons, knowyourcat.info
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SAVE A CAT – SAVE THE WORLD
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
