since I prefer to have older cats who’ve settled out of their kittenish obnoxiousness, and since older cats tend to have a hard time finding new homes. She was abandoned at my vet’s office by some guy who dropped her off in a box, claimed he would return for her later, and never...
a point well made by Suzanne Hetts when talking about introducing dogs and cats at ABS last month.) In this case, create a situation in which the cats can see each other but not get too close. Avoid
I’ve introduced a lot of puppies to cats over the years. These have all been working bred dogs with high prey drive, and it has always gone smoothly. I truly believe that any puppy introduced to an adult cat slowly, with planning and preparation, can go on to live happily alongside th...
Cats can be highly beneficial for children’s mental health, as research shows that having pets can promote self-esteem in children, increase their social skills and improve their ability to make connections. In some instances, pets have been shown to assist children with developmental conditions s...
Making a long story as short as I can...about 6 weeks ago, I discovered a cat was living in our cellar. Tried to find his home, managed to lure him to a dog...
I saw my first coyote last week at 6 in the evening, a few feet off the neighborhood perimeter. It Wasn’t afraid at all. Just stated for a bit then walked slowly off. We have a few people leaving food out for the coyotes as well as feral cats and I am guessing this is why the...
Wendy is a mother to two adult children, wife to an ultramarathoner, survivor of a major trauma, cancer survivor, and lives with several rare genetic diseases that affect her mobility. A long time runner, she transitioned to wheelchair athletics in 2017 and completed her first full marathon ...