Cats for Adoption: FIV is No Barrier
What do most people say they look for in a cat they want to adopt? A cat who is affectionate,
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animal welfare
Register, Volunteer or Donate for Homeless Cat Management Team Clinics
My article on Homeless Cat Management Team (HCMT) clinics was recently published in Pittsburgh Pet Connections Magazine, outlining what TNR
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Chocolate or Marshmallow Instead of Furs and Feathers
At first it was only kittens and puppies, but now it’s bunnies and chicks who end up in shelters after
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Introducing “Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine”
Pittsburgh has a new resource for pet and animal lovers in both print and electronic form along with a comprehensive
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For the Love of Our Animal Companions
I met with Deb Chebatoris of Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation one night, riding with her to a presentation as we
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Living Green With Pets: Spring Cleaning
I’ve had more than one cat who loved the smell of bleach, but Namir really acted on his indulgence. As
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I Prevented the Birth of 420,000 Kittens—I Spayed My Cat
Turnabout is fair play. If the figure of 420,000 kittens potentially being born to one unspayed female cat—and her kittens,
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Cats for Adoption: Fostering Saves Lives
Most of the cats for adoption I feature here were rescued by individuals through a shelter or rescue organization, often
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“Love’s Shining Circle”
Just about a year ago to the day I looked at Kelly and decided her story needed to be told
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Cats for Adoption: Fostering for Your Shelter
Fred and Barney Fred and Barney are slowly coming around—no one knows their history, whether they were born outdoors or
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