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Blog - CAT SHELTER
Top 9 Tips to Groom your Cat the Right Way
Cats have unique personalities and grooming needs, so it's essential to do it right if you want to keep your pet in top shape. Grooming your cat isn't always easy, especially if your feline friend doesn't enjoy the process, but doing it regularly will not only improve your cat's appearance but also make their life more comfortable.So, before you grab your [...]
How Does Your Cat Want You to Pet Him?
Petting is one of the simple joys of owning a cat. It's an excellent way to de-stress and show affection to your cat. But there's more to petting than simply wrapping your arms around your cat and gently stroking them. For cats, petting is a love language all its own but with governing rules.Some cats enjoy petting once in a [...]
4 Tips for Helping Feral Cats This Winter
As temperatures drop and birds fly south for the winter, cat volunteers everywhere are gearing up for another busy winter. Often, people ask, "What is the best way to help feral cats when it gets cold? Should I invite them inside my house? Will their food and water freeze?"Read on for our top 4 tips [...]
Exclusive Interview with Diane Stevens of Furry Friends
Based in Vancouver, WA, Furry Friends is a nonprofit, no-kill cat rescue organization that rescues and adopts out homeless, relinquished, and abused cats in Clark County, Washington. Each year, they rescue, care for, and rehome about 150 cats. For volunteer Diane Stevens, working with Furry Friends was the retirement she'd always dreamed of. We asked Diane, now [...]
How to Care for Outdoor Cats in Winter
With winter upon us, the feral cats in our communities have an even greater need for our help. People often ask how to keep a cat warm outside or how to help their community cats make it through the winter. Here’s your easy guide for how to care for outdoor cats in winter.1) Provide extra food and water.With [...]
How Much Should I Feed My Cat?
Cat owners often wonder, “How much should I feed my cat?” Here’s the inside scoop on your cat’s nutritional needs. When you bring a cat home for the first time, one of your first questions will likely be, “How much should I feed my cat?” Even if you’re an experienced cat owner, you may be concerned about food if [...]
3 Questions to Help You Find the Right Cat House
Finding the perfect home for your feral cats may seem like a daunting task. After all, there are so many choices—plastic ones, wooden ones, platform houses, and even cat condos! The key to choosing the right cat house is asking the right questions.According to the Regional Animal Services of Kings County, WA, it’s essential to provide a safe, warm shelter for your [...]
Feral Cat Success Stories: Good Mews
Established in 1988, Good Mews is Georgia’s oldest cage-free, no-kill cat shelter. We asked Nancy Riley, who serves on the board of directors, to give our readers the inside story on its success.1) Tell us more about how Good Mews started. Who were its founders, and what sparked its beginning?Our founder, Gloria Skeen, was a flight attendant who recognized a stray [...]
A New Website
Well, today's the day! After months of planning, work, and preparation - today we launch our new website!Why are we so excited about the new site? The answer is simple. The new website is better for you, our customer. Now you can: Create an online account with usSee more detailed product descriptionsSee more picturesCustomize your pet [...]