by DustyAdmin | Jun 25, 2014 | Rescue, Uncategorized
This month is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month. So it’s a great time to introduce you to Taco. He’s my one-year-old foster–a tabby and white boy, neutered, of course. Taco came to me a couple of months ago from the Irving Animal Shelter. Someone had done...
by DustyAdmin | Jun 24, 2014 | Feline Health, Obituary, Uncategorized
Nixie taught me a lot in her almost 18 years. In saying goodbye to her, she taught me her greatest lesson. Read about how I learn to use the quality of life scale at Catster.com.
by DustyAdmin | Jun 13, 2014 | Black cats, Cats, Feline Health, Uncategorized
Four years ago Animal Allies of Texas (AAT) adopted out a feisty black girl kitten named Shadow. Adoption counselors did all the usual background checks and thought the lady would be a responsible adopter. A couple of months ago we got a call from the woman wanting to...
by DustyAdmin | Jun 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
June is Cancer from the Sun Month. White and light-skinned cats and dogs are particularly at risk. Light-skinned pets exposed to ultraviolet sunlight may develop squamous cell carcinoma especially on the ear tips and nose. Early detection and treatment of squamous...
by DustyAdmin | Apr 11, 2014 | Orphan Kittens, Rescue, Uncategorized
OMG! Is it kitten season again already, when people happen upon abandoned kittens. Most people don’t have a clue what to do for an orphan. Doing the right thing when you first find a kitten can make the difference between whether the kitten makes it or not. Here’s...
by DustyAdmin | Apr 3, 2014 | Litter Box, Review, Uncategorized
Cats avoid the litter box for any number of reasons not their fault, from an illness to a box that in some way doesn’t meet their standards. Their fault or not, cats who miss the box are at risk of being surrendered to an animal shelter. And since families aren’t...
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