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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30Jun 2023 by Megan Hasenauer
Calling all Bookworms!

Calling all Bookworms!

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We have partnered with Palo Alto Humane Society as part of the Reading Program! Every second and fourth Friday of the month you can sign up to come to our Morgan Hill Shelter and read to our cats! Reading out-loud to animals cans help kids who have trouble reading, boosting their confidence and helping motivate them to keep reading. Not only do children benefit, but so do the cats! The extra one on one time and attention they receive can be a game changer for our shelter cats. So if you are an experienced reader, or just learning, sign up! Our cats will be happy to read a book with you. Sign up here
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27Apr 2023 by Megan Hasenauer
You Found Kittens, Now What?

You Found Kittens, Now What?

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Have you noticed more and more kittens lately? At Town Cats, we have too, and while you might think they are abandoned or in need, they are not always; read below for some quick tips to identify how you can help all the new kittens we are seeing this spring. For more information on how you can help, visit: https://www.towncats.org/stray-cats/ Step #1 Visual Cues: First, you need to wait and watch. While doing so, try to read the visible cues that reveal the health of the kitten(s). Look for signs to indicate that they may have been without care for a significant amount of time: crying or squalling due to lack of nutrition, fur that is matted or dirty, severely underweight, or significant lethargy. Where did you find them? Are they…
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10Jan 2023 by Megan Hasenauer
Let’s Talk About FIV and Cats like Bean

Let’s Talk About FIV and Cats like Bean

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Written by Tori Castro Meet Tori and Bean! Bean, formerly known as Tommy Jones, was adopted from Town Cats in 2019. Like many adopters, Tori walked into Town Cats, planning to meet her FUREVER friend. She was not disappointed when she met Bean, a 3-year-old husky tabby boy who was gentle, sweet, and is FIV positive. The Town Cats employee informed her that cats diagnosed with FIV receive this through bites from other cats, but it's not transmissible to humans or other animals. She also went on to explain that Bean would be unlikely to transmit it to another cat since he is friendly and he would likely live a healthy life. Tori had never owned a cat with a condition like this before, but she felt encouraged that Bean…
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