We approached Monika Kucic, author of MeowsNPaws and Animallama blogs, to write a post about approaching cats, and she provided an exceptional article we know you’ll enjoy. Here are her TIPS FOR APPROACHING A NEW CAT.
Many cat lovers such as me jump for joy when they see a cat, be it a friend’s indoor cat, stray cat minding her own business at the park or neighbor’s cat lurking from behind a tree.
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With floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes causing upheaval across the country and triggering huge losses, it can be depressing to visit Facebook these days. We hear about pets left behind by their owners, evacuation shelters that are overloaded with animals and other disheartening stories. But there is also hope and kindness and disaster animal rescue operations. Let’s take a moment to be grateful for all the good people and fine organizations out there that are doing their best.
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This week the Washington Area Humane Society has some very special pets up for adoption. We’ve chosen two very special pets who are waiting to find their furever homes. If you live in the Washington County, PA area and are considering getting a dog or cat for your family, please visit the Washington Area Humane Society or check out their list of adoptable cats and dogs on their website.
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It’s happened to a lot of us. You’re driving home from work and see an obviously lost pet pacing back and forth by the side of the road. Or a stray cat keeps finding his way into your garage at night. If you’ve come across an animal that’s clearly a stray, your first thought is probably that he’s a lost pet or has been abandoned.
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Unfortunately, I still see people leave their dog in a hot car during the summer. I have always worried that I could get in trouble trying to save a pet. With the summer rapidly approaching, what is my risk if I try to save a pet in a hot car?
“That’s an awesome question and something I have asked myself at one time.
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Starting this week, The Contemporary Pet will periodically feature a rescue dog or cat in need of a good home. Roscoe, our featured rescue dog for this month, is a pure sweetheart who needs a loving home. You can find out more about him through One Dog At A Time, a terrific rescue organization in Lewistown, PA that nurses abused, neglected and injured animals back to health before finding them forever homes.
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Shelters around the globe routinely take in more pets than they can effectively care for, but there are few alternatives when so many people give up their pets every year. There are endless reasons that pet owners drop off their dogs, cats and other pets at shelters, but there is a common theme running through all of them. What are the top ten reasons and what do they have in common?
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