Diary of a Cat Care B&B: A Happy Ending

I’m very pleased to report a happy ending for our three homeless kitties at the cats only boarding facility. You may remember that they were involved that day that I got groomed — Ru, one of the three cats who became ours over the holidays, decided that my hair needed a good licking. Over the six weeks they were at the boarding facility, I got really attached to these cats. A quick reminder of the players: Ru: a short haired tortie cat with striking dark green eyes. Definitely the boss of the group. Tiger: a big, goofy orange tabby with … Continue reading

Adopting A Cat: What Should You Know?

Adopting a cat can be a joyous occasion but it should not be done impulsively. Here are some tips put out by the ASPCA about what to do and not to do if you are choosing to adopt a cat from a local shelter. If some of these seem obvious, please forgive as most of this advice is directed to the person who may be adopting for the very first time. According to the ASPCA, my source for this material, there still seems to be a need to clarify some essentials. 1. Cats like all pets need good nutritious food … Continue reading