The animal advocate and behaviorist not only has great insight into our pets, she is a world-class author penning both animal help books, but "thrillers with a bite," featuring, you guessed it, animals! Check out her great advise from this excerpt at VetStreet on cats and claws. Applause for Claws: 7 Scratch-Training Tips By Amy Shojai While clawing is a … [Read more...] about Fantastic Training Tips – Claws are A-Okay
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Cat Carrier Issues? These Simple Tips May Help
Debbie Winkler, a certified animal behavior consultant, is co founder of Humane Domain, an Education and Training website that provides a variety of pet tips, classes and events, and resources. Here she provides some good, sensible advice for those with kitties who may be carrier adverse. Is your cat Carrier Crazy? By Deb Winkler I had a client who thought … [Read more...] about Cat Carrier Issues? These Simple Tips May Help
Couple Have Helped Over 7000 Get New Homes
David and Joyce Walker started Keswick Pets' Lifeline in 1986. Although they had worked with other charities prior, they probably never imagined that after 32 years of work their efforts would have helped over 7,000 cats and kittens through fostering, veterinary care and rehoming. David estimates that about 220 cats and kittens … [Read more...] about Couple Have Helped Over 7000 Get New Homes
Kitten in Cubicles = Office Fun!
Pouncing, playing, snuggling, and napping on complete strangers may seem like an odd description, but there are those that seem to have the perfect knack for the position. Send in the kittens! “There’s tons of research that this type of interaction lowers blood pressure and reduces stress, so it’s perfect for an office environment,” Eden Blair, a volunteer with … [Read more...] about Kitten in Cubicles = Office Fun!
In Honor of the Royal Wedding – Cats in Hats
Dr. Seuss was onto something when he wrote The Cat in the Hat and it seems that Best Friends Animal Society is using that premise to advantage in drawing attention to some kitties seeking forever homes. As a nod to the Royal Wedding, they donned their chapeaus with aplomb and are ready to be adopted. Looks like they may be giving Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan a run for their … [Read more...] about In Honor of the Royal Wedding – Cats in Hats