wildcats – Town Cats

01May 2021 by Megan Hasenauer

Birds Love Indoor Cats!

Birds Love Indoor Cats! Written by Daniel V. Photographer Jak Wonderly’s photo “Caught by Cats” created quite a stir in 2020. Pictured are 232 dead animals that were all killed by house cats. In the United States, cats kill about 2 billion birds and 12 billion mammals annually. Of all bird deaths across the US, about three-quarters are linked to cats. In Australia, cats kill an estimated 230 million birds, reptiles, and mammals a year. The feral cat population there has posed such a threat to native species that, from 2015 to 2018, 844,000 cats were culled in an effort to protect native wildlife. Clearly, pet owners—cat guardians in particular—have an important role to play in the environment. Indoor/outdoor and outdoor-only cats kill more animals each year than aircraft and…

10Apr 2021 by Megan Hasenauer

March Adoptaversaries!

All Posts, Cat Blog Articles, Happy Tails

March Adoptaversaries! Gathered by Denali R. March 2016 Adoptaversaries! Beth Johnson with Kimba: "We are all so glad we brought this baby into our home. He's headbutting my leg right now as I type. We renamed him Kimba (after the white lion in the anime series). He's a little rough around the edges, but when you start off in life as he did, it's no surprise the world is still a little scary. He went from bitey and scratchy to purring and cuddly. He talks all the time. He's just wonderful, and we adore him. You can see more pics of him on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetary_pan/ plus all our other cats, including our tortie, who also came from Town Cats. Her original name was Sabrina, but we call her Chessy.…

27Mar 2021 by Megan Hasenauer

Random Acts of Kitty Kindness

All Posts, Cat Blog Articles

Random Acts of Kitty Kindness Written by Caitlyn Conville This Spring, we should strive to do more good deeds and in general, just be kinder to ourselves, to the planet, to one another… and that includes our more cuddly companions! Here are seven actions - one for every day of the week - that the felines in your community will surely appreciate. Spread awareness! It’s as easy as signing a petition or sharing a post on social media about a cat who is looking to be adopted. You can also take a little extra time to educate others. Create flyers that detail warning signs of animal abuse and resources on how to report it, the importance of spaying and neutering your pets, or remind your neighborhood to check…

05Dec 2020 by Megan Hasenauer

Home for the Holidays at Town Cats

All Posts, Cat Blog Articles

Home for the Holidays at Town Cats Written by Jose Parra Kitten season has slowed down, and the adoption rush has gotten calmed down. Post kitten season brings opportunities for cats, other than kittens, to receive the spotlight again. From adults to seniors, these kitty cats are often overlooked by the hype kittens generate during their season, now is the postseason push to get the other fellas the most attention to get them homes! Annually at Town Cats, we’ve hosted Home for the Holidays as an event to bring attention to our kitty cats while reducing their adoption fees to $25 to cats 6 months and older! The rush never stops! At Town Cats, we pride ourselves on rescuing cats of all backgrounds and afflictions; however, finding the right home…

21Nov 2020 by Megan Hasenauer

Volunteers Move Us Forward

All Posts, Cat Blog Articles

Volunteers Move Us Forward Written by Jose Parra At Town Cats, we operate cohesively as a team to effectively handle the day to day and prepare for the long term. Our tight-knit staff and board of directors work our magic to keep Town Cats ahead of the game and keep us agile at what we do best. Giving Tuesday allows us to fundraise for the future but prepare for tomorrow. However, It always benefits the cats of a shelter for a little extra attention and care, for a fully enriched life to express themselves as they would naturally. Volunteers do this beautifully in their separate ways, and we are incredibly thankful for their time! But in which methods do our exceptional volunteers assist us, you may ask? On-site at Town…

29Jul 2020 by Megan Hasenauer

Summer Parasites: Part Two

All Posts, Cat Blog Articles, Current "Mews", Vet's Corner

Summer Parasites: Part Two In our last blog, we covered fleas, ear mites, and ticks, external summer pests all of which can cause plenty of harm; at least these parasites can be removed manually and easily treated to an extent. Today’s vermin are a lot different in how they affect our cats. We’ll discuss ringworm fungal outbreaks, as well as heartworm and hookworm infestations which manifest internally in our cats’ digestive tracts. These parasites are lurking almost year-round, however they’re specially active during warmer climate conditions prevalent during Summer. With vermin like these, it’s important to stay up to date with medicating your pets with the appropriate monthly doses per your veterinarian’s advice. Ringworm knows no boundaries. It will spread to both humans and animals with ease upon close contact…