Many shelters in the United States cannot keep a cat indefinitely and increased time in the shelter environment may lead to reduced animal welfare due to chronic stress or euthanasia. In a series of studies, we
Adopting a cat or kitten from a shelteris a great way to provide a loving home for an animal in need, but it’s also usually better value than buying a kitten from a breeder. If you don’t have a specific breed in mind, then most shelters are excellent at matching your family circum...
Many people have seen their pets behave in a way that suggests that they experience emotions. For example, some dogs whimper when their owners leave the house, and some cats seem jealous of other animals. But scientists haven't come to a consensus about whether these are indicators of true ...
If you are having difficulty or need advice on helping stray or feral cats, please do not hesitate to seek professional help. Animal welfare organizations, local shelters, experienced feral cat caregivers, and veterinarians can all help you in your efforts to improve the living conditions of out...
Cats are sensitive to changes and may experience stress or sadness. However, with a properly managed transition, cats can adjust and live happily in their new homes. Should I rehome my cat quickly if I have no other choice? While the situation may require a timely resolution, it’s importan...
Cat Training: How to Train Your Cat the Easy Way Discover how to train your cat, starting with very basic first steps that both reward good behavior and discourage the bad. Training Your Kitten to Use the Litter Box Cats are naturally very clean and chances are your kitten will already hav...
Moreover, free-ranging cats are vector in many diseases, including zoonoses such as rabies, toxoplasmosis, bartonellosis, and salmonellosis, resulting in serious health risks to humans and wildlife (Dabritz and Conrad, 2009; Taggart et al., 2019). However, free ranging cats also have the ...
Volunteers can work with children,the elderly,the homeless,or anyone else who needs help.Many places welcome volunteers.For example,some animal shelters(庇护所) want volunteers.They want the volunteers to clean cages.(2) EThe volunteers can also walk animals like dogs and cat...
and health issues such as breast cancer. Female kittens can get pregnant as early as 4 months old, so don’t delay. Many shelters and professional breeders spay or neuter kittens at 8 to 12 weeks old (or once they weigh 2 lbs.) because babies recover more quickly than older cats. ...
Pet microchipping is a simple procedure that does not legally require a licensed veterinarian to perform. Veterinarians, animal shelters, and vet clinics can perform your cats’ and dog’s microchipping. Some local animal charities, organisations, and authorities may also offer it for free. If ...