Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Cats are Curious

It always amazes me when cats know when a door, normally closed to them, opens.  Here are two of our house cats enjoying the fish swimming around the tank.  We specifically placed the fish in a separate room so they wouldn't be bothered by the cats.  However, the door to the room was propped open and it took less than ten seconds for the cats to realize that, and find the fish tank.

A cat's natural curiosity can sometimes get them into trouble but in this case, I think it is the fish that might have experienced trouble if the cats had not been removed.

Monday, August 12, 2013

People Can Be Cruel


This cat was found inside this carrier which was placed in a garbage bag and left in a dumpster!  Other than urine burns on his belly, he was in pretty good shape and is a very nice cat.  We would love to find the idoiot that did this to unfortunate Garfield.  His rhinestone collar was attached to the handle and a message of "Free cat  good home good cat Garfield". 

I'm so happy that he was found alive.  He deserves a good home with people who will love and care for him.  He is neutered and front declawed.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Support for Spaying and Neutering

http://www.banfield.com/Veterinary-Professionals/Home/

Above is a link to a study by Banfield Pet Hospital.  They have extensive statistics to support the health benefits of spaying and neutering.  There are many pet owners who do not believe in the sterilization of their pets.  For years animal shelters have supported spaying and neutering.  Shelter workers are on the front line of the problems associated with pet over population.  Now we have current ammunition to show that spaying and neutering has health benefits for your pet.  My favorite benefit is longevity.  You'll see when you read the study.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Crazy Cat

I had a bowl on my desk ready to return home.  Josie decided that it was an excellent place to take a nap.  Despite the fact that there is a soft comfortable bed on the desk placed there especially for 'cat naps'.  Josie manages to finds the strangest places to sleep.  We have also found her on the lower tier of a two tiered in box. 

Cats do manage to find strange places to sleep.  We have had calls about cats stuck behind walls, up in trees, in muffler pipes, down in sewers and drain pipes.  No wonder they get nine lives!