29Oct 2024 by Megan Hasenauer
Cat Food 101

Cat Food 101

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In honor of National Cat Day, let’s talk about something every cat loves—food! From nutrition to hydration, a healthy diet is essential for keeping our feline friends happy and thriving. Just like humans, cats need a balanced diet tailored to their specific needs. Providing your cat with high-quality food is essential for maintaining a healthy weight, coat, and overall vitality. Adding wet food to your cat's diet is also beneficial, as it supports hydration and helps keep their kidneys and urinary tract healthy. At Town Cats of Morgan Hill, we use Hill's to feed our shelter and foster cats, but your cat may have different preferences—and that’s okay! Portion control is crucial in your cat's diet. Obesity is a common issue among house cats, which can lead to health problems…
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10Oct 2024 by Megan Hasenauer
Town Cats Community Cupboard: A Lifeline for Those in Need

Town Cats Community Cupboard: A Lifeline for Those in Need

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This spring, we took a fresh look at our Community Cupboard and re-imagined how it could better serve those in need. While we continued to support our partners at the Reach Out Pantry, we realized we wanted to provide a more organized and personal experience for people coming directly to our shelter. With this vision in mind, we opened the cupboard to the public one day a week during designated hours. It was a small step towards making essential resources more accessible to pet owners facing tough times. During our first open day, we met Greg (name changed for privacy), a man who walked through our doors with a smile and a heart of gold. He arrived right as we opened to ensure he could get the supplies he desperately…
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19Sep 2024 by Megan Hasenauer
10 facts you never knew about cats’ physical characteristics

10 facts you never knew about cats’ physical characteristics

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Cats have the same 5 senses we do -- but most of them are better: Cats have a more expansive hearing range than humans, according to the Merck Manual Veterinary Manual. Their eyesight is also superior to that of dogs, and they can see six times better than we can in dim environments. Another fun fact: cats have three eyelids.   Oil secretions are responsible for your cat’s glossy fur: The dermis skin layer contains oil glands that produce an oily substance known as sebum. Not only do these oils protect your cat’s coat, but they also give their fur a sleek and shiny appearance. • Kittens grow as they snooze: According to the nonprofit educational resource organization Cat International, our fur babies experience the majority of their growth while…
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16Aug 2024 by Megan Hasenauer
 10 facts you never knew about your cat’s personality

 10 facts you never knew about your cat’s personality

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Contributed to Town Cats by Erin McCluskey Your cat’s personality traits may be tied to their genes: According to a 2021 research paper published in the scientific journal Animals, one study found genetic variations in cats who were ranked by their owners as higher in “roughness” out of four personality categories: Openness, Friendliness, Roughness and Neuroticism.   If you’re having a bad day, your cat is a good shoulder to cry on: Devoted dog lovers may tell you that cats aren’t capable of the same love and affection as their canine counterparts, but we say otherwise. Research has demonstrated that cats increase meowing and leg rubbing behavior when in close proximity to owners experiencing negative emotions. • Your cat may interact with you for longer if you let them initiate…
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31Jul 2024 by Megan Hasenauer

A Special Message from our Board of Directors

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The Board of Directors of Town Cats of Morgan Hill has been made aware of some concerns by employees and volunteers in recent weeks. Town Cats takes these concerns very seriously and the Board of Directors has conducted a thorough investigation. In our investigation we have  determined that while some of the concerns had merit, many of the issues that have been brought up were not merited or were the subject of miscommunication or misunderstanding. We also determined that all of the issues that had merit were already resolved or were in the process of being worked on, under Stormie Yarahmadi’s leadership. Unfortunately we also discovered that some of the social media commentary devolved into accusations and rumors being spread, some of which were substantially off-base and inflammatory.  As a…
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09Feb 2024 by Megan Hasenauer
Introducing a new cat to your resident kitty

Introducing a new cat to your resident kitty

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So you have decided to adopt a new cat! What an exciting time for everyone in the family, including the resident cat (or cats). While some cats do not mind living with other cats, some do. Below are a few tips on how to help introduce your cats.  When you bring a new feline friend home, respect that your current cat may not take to their new friend right away. Cats are territorial and are not fans of change. Go slow and ease both kitties into this change patiently. Have a small space for your new cat to adjust, such as a spare bathroom or a small guest room. The current resident cat will smell the new arrival from under the door, familiarizing them with each other’s scent.  Limit initial…
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