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By Paula Moore

Every morning, just before the alarm goes off, my cat Romeo jumps into bed with me and kisses my face until I get up. When I sit down to read a book, my old lady cat, Chloe, snuggles up on my lap, purring contentedly. My other cat, Mochi, doesn’t let me go to sleep at night until we’ve played a rousing game of “catch the Cat Charmer.”

If you’re looking for a companion who can double as an alarm clock, lap warmer and exercise buddy, then this June, “Adopt a Shelter Cat” Month, would be the perfect time to adopt a cat. Better yet, adopt two.

Personally, I think that every month should be “Adopt a Shelter Animal” Month. But it’s no coincidence that “Adopt a Shelter Cat” Month coincides with “kitten season,” the dreaded time of year when unwanted kittens and mama cats pour into animal shelters.

With 6 to 8 million animals entering U.S. shelters every year, most are constantly filled to capacity. Click to continue »

By Deb Young

Americans own more felines then canines. Why?

We don’t treat them as well, You would think from the numbers that cats are “Man’s Best Friend.”

But here is the dirty little secret: Cats are more often neglected than dogs, more often relinquished to shelters than dogs and less often taken to veterinarians than dogs!
Cats are second –class pet citizens, I have even heard them called the Rodney Dangerfield of pets, they get no respect.

Owning a cat means more then just throwing down a plate of food and water, and letting the cat roam outside all day and night.

People complain their cat is over-weight, destructive, or aggressive, so they put it outside when it may be because he’s bored out of his mind.

The ultimate thrill for a cat is the hunt, stalk, chase, pounce. You can provide stalking and hunting opportunities indoors by leaving food, treats and toys hidden throughout the house.

Find toys that mimic your cat’s play. Click to continue »

By DebYoung

My name is Deborah Young. I am the caretaker of a feral cat colony in Worcester and have been for many years.This is a managed colony, which means all cats have been spay/neutered, they have had their rabies shots and ears tipped (ear tipping identifies feral cats that have been sterilized )This colony started with cats who are that of second, third or latergeneration offspring of unaltered strays and free roaming companion cats.

When they live together, the group is called a “colony.” They are born outdoors and usually are hidden by their mothers; they have little or no human contact in the formative months. As they are often nocturnal, you may not be aware of their presence. And when their numbers are kept in check, feral cats can live reasonably long,healthy, dignified lives. A properly managed colony can actually add to the urban fabric, the rodent population in controlled, sterilized cats will no longer fight to mate which means no more puncture wounds from bites to spread feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, no more yowling or spraying, and no more litters of kittens. Click to continue »