Bringing a New Cat Home? Follow These Tips to Make the First Few Days as Stress-Free as Possible

Bringing a New Cat Home? Follow These Tips to Make the First Few Days as Stress-Free as Possible

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By Tara McNabb Edited by April Jones Introducing a new cat to your home can be an exciting experience for everyone involved. But it’s important to remember that your new friend may be feeling the very opposite of excitement; cats are incredibly sensitive to changing environments, and they often experience heightened anxiety when put into a new living situation. The last thing you want to do is unknowingly cause more stress for your new friend due to a lack of preparation. By following these simple tips, you can make the transition process easier for both of you. 1. Cat Proof the House Before you bring them home, do a walk-through of your house from a cat’s point of view. Although it may be impossible to eliminate all potential trouble areas…
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7 Inexpensive Ideas for Cat Toys

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7 Inexpensive Ideas for Cat Toys by Rachel E. Nichols When you bring your furry baby home, along with the proper food for their dietary needs, a cat brush/comb, litter boxes, blankets, and other basics your cat will need daily exercise and stimulation. This is true even for a senior cat, though youngsters will get into more mischief. These toys don’t have to be expensive. For that matter, they don’t even have to come packaged as pet toys from a store. Here are some out-of-the-box ideas: 1. Milk rings. The kind that come whole off milk bottles. Some cats will even play fetch with these like a dog with a miniature frisby. 2. Old stuffed toys. Roll these around in loose catnip and the fun increases. 3. Old socks that…
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Monthly Goodies: Cat Subscription Boxes To Love

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Monthly Goodies: Cat Subscription Boxes To Love by Tara McNabb If you’re anything like me, the idea of having a box full of toys and treats delivered to your doorstep every month is enough to make you dizzy with delight. These unique cat subscription boxes take the stress out of enrichment by delivering fresh new products to your house every single month. And really, what could be easier than that? Unboxing each new package is only half the fun; just wait till your kitty gets their eager paws on the enticing toys inside, which are designed to encourage interactive play with your cat. The best part is getting to discover new brands and products, since each box is specially designed to provide inspiring and energizing experiences every time. Here are…
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Honoring Rosi’s Legacy: Featuring Rosi’s Legacy Cats — Can You Be A Hero?

Honoring Rosi’s Legacy: Featuring Rosi’s Legacy Cats — Can You Be A Hero?

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In 1997 Rosi Mirko founded Town Cats, an adoption center and sanctuary for cats, with the support of her husband Albert. Her goal to alleviate the suffering of stray, abandoned, unwanted and feral cats while also serving as an advocate for all cats in Santa Clara County is the foundation of Town Cats's mission. Rosi's incredible work for the community and for Town Cats is forever remembered through her love and passion for saving cat's lives. Rosi's long term Legacy Cats have been at the shelter for years, some a decade, awaiting their forever homes. Below are are all that remain of Rosi's long term Legacy Cats. They are in need of special forever homes from heroes in our community who can carry on Rosi's legacy. Please consider being a…
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Seasonal Safety Advocacy

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You love your cat and want to keep her safe all year long. Staying safe each season while enjoying the celebrations and festivities that come along with them, is an important task for every cat guardian. We’ve compiled some tips to help you keep your cat safe every season of the year.   Spring • Summer • Autumn • Winter     Spring     Easter Treats and Decorations Keep cats away from chocolate and lilies which are both toxic and can be fatal if ingested by cats. Some cats like to nibble on plastic Easter basket grass which can cause intestinal blockages so keep cats away from it. Spring Cleaning Almost all household cleaners, including natural ones, contain chemicals that can be dangerous to cats. Read and follow label instructions…
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Club Feral Cleanup Days – Help us say Goodbye to Club Feral!

Club Feral Cleanup Days – Help us say Goodbye to Club Feral!

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It is with mixed emotions that we get ready to shut down our outdoor location in Morgan Hill, affectionately known as "Club Feral". Town Cats has used this location for many years to house feral cats who were awaiting placement or otherwise needed help. Going forward, while we will absolutely continue our commitment to feral and "community" cats through a variety of programs, we will not be housing them at this location. There were too many problems with flooding this winter that make the location unsafe for us to use. We have taken care of over a hundred cats at this location, and just during 2016 44 cats were placed in homes through the Working Cat program, most of them from Club Feral. The Working Cat program is one of…
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