Cat Blog Articles – Town Cats

15Nov 2024 by Michelle N

Senior Cats

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Caring for Senior Cats: How to Keep Your Older Feline Healthy and Happy As cats age, their needs change, just like in humans. Cats age about 7 years every year so going to get check ups is very important. A senior cat, generally considered to be around 7 years or older, may require extra attention to ensure they stay healthy, comfortable, and happy during their golden years. While older cats often remain active and full of personality, they are more susceptible to age-related health issues, and owners should be proactive in providing the best possible care. Here’s a guide to understanding and caring for your senior cat. 1. Regular Vet Check-Ups Routine veterinary visits are critical for senior cats. As they age, cats are prone to health problems such as…

09Feb 2024 by Megan Hasenauer

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…

15Aug 2022 by Megan Hasenauer

Check the Chip

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Today is check the chip day! Microchipping is a common practice and an essential step in adopting and owning a pet. What is a microchip? A microchip is an electronic chip implanted under the skin of the neck of your pet. The chip has a unique identification number that can be read when the chip is scanned. The microchip is connected to a database that contains medical details, the owner's contact details, and other information about your pet. Why Microchip? According to the ASPCA, microchips paired with visible ID tags are the most reliable way to locate a lost pet. While a collar can fall off or break, a microchip is implanted under your pet's skin. Once it is registered, the information stays with your pet forever! Every cat that…

19Jan 2022 by Megan Hasenauer

The (Kitten Foster) Book of 2021

Cat Blog Articles, Current "Mews", Happy Tails, News & Happenings

By: Levi Fistori With each New Year, Town Cat's reflects on the previous year of rescue; the joyful adoptions, the happy endings, our new friends, and on the hardships, the losses, and the bittersweet goodbyes. We sort our files and catch up on cleaning; we close our book on the previous year and open a book for the next. The book of 2021 wasn't quite what anyone expected it to be, the sequel to 2020 that no one wanted. But even while much of the world remained on lockdown, the world of animal rescue never stopped. As businesses wrestled with whether or not to open their doors, Town Cats continued rescuing and helping cats in need. Over 300 cats came through our shelter doors in 2020, and 85% of them…

30Nov 2021 by Megan Hasenauer

Saving #FIP Lily – An Angel Fund Story

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In early September 2021, the San Francisco Animal Care & Control contacted Town Cats about taking in a "behavioral case" - a troubled one-year-old cat named Lily. Lily found herself at the San Francisco Animal Shelter after giving birth to kittens, a familiar story for young, unfixed cats like Lily. After her kittens were weaned and adopted, Lily remained at the Animal Shelter with a brewing case of "Cage Rage" - a condition where ordinarily calm animals become increasingly frustrated as they spend more and more time in a cage, kennel, or animal shelter condo. Confident that we could give Lily the space she needed to relax - Town Cats quickly said, "We'll take her!". Lily almost instantly settled in upon arriving at Town Cats and promptly made her way…

06Jun 2021 by Megan Hasenauer

Town Cats Adoption & Adoptaversary Updates

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April Adoptaversary Updates! April 2016 Michelle & John R. with Ray Ray and Scooter: “Everything is going well. Scooter and Ray-Ray have trained us well. They are very sweet boys and love to be involved in everything we do. When we walked into the Town Cats room, Scooter immediately rubbed against John’s leg. I love to say that he chose John. When I said that we really wanted a bonded pair or littermates, we were happy to find out that Scooter had a brother. We are so happy that they have become a part of our lives.” Martha P. with Tinkerbell: “Tinkerbell grew up to be a beautiful big girl, with a hearty appetite. She has a sweet, shy disposition. She loves to sit in laps when not chasing her…

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