Why I Donated to Emancipet | Jackson’s Story
In February, I was helping put on a retreat out in the country. I was headed into town to buy groceries and saw a forlorn figure sitting in the middle of the rural road. I jammed on the brakes and went back to coax him to the side. He came to me. He was a […]
Community Cat Resources
What are Community Cats? From the Animal Humane Society: “Community cats are un-owned cats that live outdoors in the community. They may be feral or friendly, may have been born into the wild, or may be lost or abandoned pets.” Community cats usually live in colonies with other cats. Community cats are everywhere – colonies […]
How to Build a Community Cat Shelter
Building a shelter for community cats can help ensure that they stay safe, warm and dry throughout the year! Supplies:Quality Plastic Storage Bin (Rubbermaid or similar) that holds around 68 liters.Styrofoam CoolerStrawExacto Knife4×6 wood planks 1. Mark and cut out a circular opening on the outside of the bin. This should be small- about 5 […]
How to Check for Ticks on Your Pet Safely
Step 1: Start with a visual overview of the skin. Examine for areas that appear red or irritated. If you see a spot, get a closer look. Is it a tick, a hot spot, or something else? Step 2: Start at your pup’s head, and work your way over his body. Comb through the fur […]
6 Ways to Play it Safe with Your Pet This Fall
Summer safety tips involve a lot of common sense, but in the fall, as the weather cools off, we may become a little more relaxed, and worry less about things like pets becoming overheating or sunburned. But this pleasant little season poses a few threats of its own. Oh, rats. Literally & Figuratively. This is […]
