If you're a cat parent you already know how important it is to have good health care for your kitty. And just as with humans, often we need a specialist to ensure top health care for our fur babies. One way to select veterinary care for your cat(s) is to choose a veterinary practice rated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners as a cat friendly practice. The goal of this organization is to elevate care for cats by reducing stress for the cat, their caregiver, and the veterinary team.
“All you need is love and a cat.” ... Unknown Anyone who knows me (even a little bit) knows I'm completely over the moon about cats. I been a cat mom since I was five years old! Deep down, I believe that if I ever had a previous life, it was as a cat.
Did you know that there is a cat museum in North Carolina? Just a three hour drive from Charlotte, you'll find The American Museum Of The House Cat in Sylva, North … (29 comments)
“Time spent with a cat is never wasted.” ...Colette
International Cat Day.... if you're a cat lover (like me), it's a great day to celebrate "all things feline!" The day is also known as World Cat Day. International Cat Day was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
"How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.” ...Robert S Heilein
Cats are one of humanity's oldest and most beloved pets and today are thought to be the most popular pet on the planet. As Terry Pratchett said, "in ancient … (28 comments)
"Time spent with cats is never wasted." ... Sigmund Freud
Today is Hug Your Cat Day... it's a purr-fectly paw-some day to show your feline babies some extra love! That's not to say that those of us who live with and love our cats ever really need an excuse to show our fur babies love and give them an extra hug or two.
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ... Anatole France
Have you heard? Hugging and cuddling a cat is good for your … (32 comments)
“Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” -- Sigmund Freud
Today is National Pet Day. Fur-real! Happy National Pet Day to all the pet moms and dads! Of course, in my own home, every day is National Pet Day... and my cat, Mr. Marlow, and my dog, Bingo, totally agree!
National Pet Day was founded in 2005 by the well-known animal welfare advocate, Colleen Paige, to celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives and to create public awareness about the plight of the many different kinds of animals awaiting fur-ever … (32 comments)
Today is Hug Your Cat Day... a purr-fect day to show your feline babies some extra love! That's not to say that those of us who live with and love our cats ever really need an excuse to show our fur babies love and give them an extra hug or two.
Did you know that hugging and cuddling a cat is good for your health? It helps alleviate negative moods, reduces stress levels, and engenders calm. I know that's true for me when I hug my cat. I don't wait until Hug Your Cat Day to hug … (26 comments)
cats: How To Help Charlotte's Humane Society Ensure A Happy Pawliday
- 12/16/21 10:37 AM
HOW YOU CAN HELP THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHARLOTTE ENSURE A HAPPY PAWLIDAY SEASON Did you know that if you make a donation to The Humane Society of Charlotte this month, your gift will be matched 100%? All donations are matched up to $200,000. If you'd like to make a donation to Charlotte's Humane Society, click here. It's quick and easy and your donation will ensure a happy pawliday for so many dogs and cats in the shelter.
More Pawsome Ways To Help This Howliday Season: Adopt a cat, kitten, dog, puppy from the Charlotte Humane Society. Volunteer to foster one of the … (22 comments)
It's National Cat Day! ~ The purr-fect day for all cat parents to wish their fur babies a happy day. It's also the purr-fect day to show our cats just how much we love and appreciate them. As NationalCatDay.com says: "we dream about, marvel at, and celebrate the lives of cats."
National Cat Day was founded in 2005 by animal welfare advocate, Colleen Paige, "to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of cats needing rescue, as well as to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cat(s) in … (32 comments)
It's National Cat Day! Today is the purr-fect day for all of those of us who are cat parents to wish our fur babies a happy day. It's also the purr-fect day to show our cats just how much we love and appreciate them. As NationalCatDay.com says: "we dream about, marvel at, and celebrate the lives of cats."
National Cat Day was founded 15 years ago by animal welfare advocate, Colleen Paige, "to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of cats needing rescue, as well as to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cat(s) in their lives for the unconditional love and companionship they bestow … (36 comments)
It's National Answer Your Cat's Question Day! Does Your Cat Have Questions?
ATTENTION CAT LOVERS! January 22nd (that's today!), is National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day! Does you cat have questions? Do you have answers for your cat's questions?
Historians believe that cats and humans have been co-habiting for some 12,000 years, and yet despite these thousands of years, we as humans still are quite mystified by the cats around us. But as it turns out, cats are just as mystified by us humans! And they have question for us! … (30 comments)
International Cat Day.... if you're a cat lover (like me), it's a great day to celebrate "all things feline!" The day is also known as World Cat Day. International Cat Day was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
Cats are one of humanity's oldest and most beloved pets and today are thought to be the most popular pet on the planet. As Terry Pratchett said, "in ancient times cats were worshipped as gods and they have not forgotten this." It's believed there are more than 200 cat breeds.
For all you cat lovers out there, did you know that today, March 28th, is Respect Your Cat Day? Wishing you and your feline companions a pawsitively, feline-tastic day and a very Happy Respect Your Cat Day. Of course, cats seem to think it's Respect Your Cat Day everyday... but nontheless, it's a good day to pay a little extra attention and give a little extra love to your cat today. CatTime.com provides 10 tips on how to respect your cat today and every day.
International Cat Day.... if you're a cat lover (like me), it's a great day to celebrate "all things feline!" The day is also known as World Cat Day. International Cat Day was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
Cats are one of humanity's oldest and most beloved pets and today are thought to be the most popular pet on the planet. As Terry Pratchett said, "in ancient times cats were worshipped as gods and they have not forgotten this." It's believed there are more than 200 cat breeds.
And did you know that you can also … (49 comments)
8 states are predominantly dog states where dogs outnumber cats by 20% 17 states are predominantly cat states where cats outnumber dogs by 20% Remaining states are evenly split between dogs and cats (excluding Hawaii and Alaska, which were not included in this study).
Here are the top 10 ranking dog versus cat states. Would you have expected Arkansas to be the #1 ranked state for dog population?
Some additional great "trivia" information about dogs … (40 comments)
cats: It's Black Cat Appreciation Day Today, August 17th! 17 Reasons To Own A Black Cat!
- 07/31/16 12:14 AM
Are you wondering why there is a Black Cat Appreciation Day in the first place? Black Cat Appreciation Day was started to show people that a black cat could be the purrfect cat for them, and to help raise awareness about black cats in general. Superstitions about black cats being bad luck keep more black cats in shelters, where they are more than three times less likely to find "fur-ever" homes?
And it's a very sad, but true fact that over-capacity animal shelters euthanize black cats first because it is so much harder for them to find permanent home. One study suggested that even when people don’t … (38 comments)
cats: Are Black Cats Bad Luck? Maybe Not... Why Not Get Lucky?
- 10/24/15 10:20 PM
Are black cats bad luck? Is it time to "retire" this superstition, which keeps more black cats in shelters, where they are more than three times less likely to find "furever" homes? And it's a very sad but true fact that over-capacity animal shelters will euthanize black cats first because it is so much harder for them to find permanent homes.
This Halloween season when so many associate black cats with all sorts of spooky stuff, I'm all about spreading the word about what makes black cats so special and why they may actually be symbols of good luck! And it's worth … (66 comments)
IT'S ALL ABOUT CATS!
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