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published article

Mam raccoon standing up to get a better look.
Daily Feature Friday published article 

World Rabies Day: Fall 2022 PetConnections Magazine

September 30, 2022 Bernadette 0 Comments cat vaccines, pet vaccines, rabies, vaccines, zoonotic diseases

We may take the minimal danger of rabies we face in the US for granted, but we are privileged in

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sketch of two cats under table.
Daily Feature Friday published article 

Independence Day for Cats: Summer 2022 PetConnections Magazine

June 2, 2022 Bernadette 0 Comments cat behavior, fireworks and cats

It’s that time of year again, between Memorial Day and Independence Day, and fireworks fans are warming up in the

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"My Old Man", the original photo.
Daily Feature Friday published article 

Cognitive Dysfunction in Cats: Spring 2022 PetConnections Magazine

March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 Bernadette 0 Comments cat behavior, cognitive dysfunction in cats, cognitive dysfunction in pets, dementia in cats, dementia n cats

In reviewing an topic I’d written about several years ago, dementia in pets, I found that a good bit of

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"Did I miss the Easter Bunny? I wanted to play with him!" Basil is very disappointed! Can't pass up an opportunity for a good cat-in-a-yellow-basket photo.
Daily Feature Friday published article 

Articles Published in Holiday-Winter 2021 PetConnections Magazine

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Bernadette 1 Comment cat behavior, cat stress

  Recognizing stress in cats can be challenging. With the holidays coming up kitties have lots of stress on the

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gray cat on windowsill
Daily Feature Friday published article 

Articles Published in Spring 2021 PetConnections Magazine

April 26, 2021 Bernadette 3 Comments cat behavior, cat scratching, scratching

One of the most interesting cat behavior webinars I’ve attended in the past few months outlined “Cooperative Care for Cats”

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All three kittens came out at the same time.
cat rescue Daily Feature published article rescue stories TNR TNR Series Tuesday 

Planning TNR While We Wait

April 18, 2020 Bernadette 2 Comments cat rescue, kitten socialization, published article, tnr

During this pause in TNR to keep us all safe in the era of COVID-19, take some time to strategize

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Mimi's favorite scratching post.
Daily Feature Monday published article 

“Nothing Like a Good Scratch” Published in Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine

April 15, 2020April 20, 2020 Bernadette 1 Comment cat behavior, cat scratching, scratching

First, I’m pleased to share that I’ve been named the “Kitty Korner” editor in Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine. I’ve been compiling

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The kittens and one adult.
cat rescue Daily Feature Monday published article rescue stories TNR TNR Series 

Stray and Feral Cats and TNR

May 13, 2019May 29, 2020 Bernadette 6 Comments cat rescue, kitten socialization, tnr, trap neuter return

TNR or “trap-neuter-return”, or TNVR because a rabies vaccine is always a part of the process, can be a very

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Charm is very affectionate!
cat rescue Daily Feature published article rescue stories TNR TNR Series Tuesday 

TNR with a Side of Adoption and Outreach to Reduce Outdoor Cat Populations

April 23, 2019 Bernadette 3 Comments cat rescue, kitten socialization, published article, tnr

Four years ago this week I responded to a request to help find a friendly outdoor mom cat and the

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Kitties can hide really well.
published article 

“Your Indoor-only Cat Got Outside” Published in Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine

July 5, 2018 Bernadette 2 Comments cat behavior, lost cat behavior, lost cats, lsot cat

I can’t stress the steps and details enough about finding an indoor cat who’s gotten out of your home. My

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Sunday:
Essays, Pet Loss, Poetry, The Artist’s Life

Monday:
Adoptable Cats, TNR & Rescue

Tuesday:
Rescue Stories

Wednesday:
Commissioned Portrait or Featured Artwork

Thursday:
Marketplace

Friday:
Book Review, Health and Welfare, Advocacy

Saturday:
Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat, Living Green With Pets, Creating With Cats

And sometimes, I just throw my hands in the air and have fun! —

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Recalls

L.I.D. Green Pea & Chicken Dry Cat Formula Voluntary Recall
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L.I.D. Green Pea & Chicken Dry Cat Formula Voluntary Recall

May 25, 2021 Bernadette 0

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls L.I.D. Green Pea & Chicken Dry Cat Formula for Possible Salmonella Contamination Company

Voluntary Recall of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food for Potential Salmonella Contamination
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Voluntary Recall of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food for Potential Salmonella Contamination

April 13, 2021 Bernadette 0
One Lot of Natural Balance® Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Formula Canned Cat Food Recalled
Daily Feature Monday pet food recall Press Press Release publicity 

One Lot of Natural Balance® Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Formula Canned Cat Food Recalled

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 Bernadette 0
The J. M. Smucker Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of Special Kitty® Wet Cat Food
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The J. M. Smucker Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of Special Kitty® Wet Cat Food

December 6, 2019 Bernadette 0

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Featured Artwork and May Desktop Calendar: Peach Begonias

May 4, 2023 Bernadette 1

Peach begonias? But they look pink…but the kitty’s name was Mr. Peach and he’s surrounded by my overwintering begonias one

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Featured Artwork and April Desktop Calendar: Three Black and White Cats

April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 Bernadette 6
Creative Cat Coloring Book
cat artwork colored pencil Daily Feature marketplace Thursday 

Marketplace: Color Creative Cats in My Coloring Book

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 Bernadette 2

Book Reviews

Heavenly Headbutts by Allia Zobel Nolan
book review books books about cats dogs and animals Daily Feature Friday pet loss Sunday 

Book Review: Heavenly Headbutts by Allia Zobel Nolan

January 29, 2023February 6, 2023 Bernadette 6

Allia gives us many reasons to believe we may just be able to spend eternity with our feline companions. Allia

How to Photograph Your Cat by Walter Chandoha
book review books books about cats dogs and animals creating with cats Daily Feature kitty things Saturday 

How to Photograph Your Cat, from 1955

November 10, 2019 Bernadette 0
photo by Walter Chandoha from puss n boots ad
book review books books about cats dogs and animals creating with cats Daily Feature kitty things Saturday 

Vintage Cat Food Ads, and A Career Inspired By a Rescued Cat: Photographer Walter Chandoha

January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 Bernadette 5
photo by Walter Chandoha from puss n boots ad
book review books books about cats dogs and animals creating with cats Daily Feature kitty things Saturday 

A Career Inspired By a Rescued Cat, Vintage Cat Food Ads, and Photographer Walter Chandoha

April 21, 2018January 20, 2019 Bernadette 0

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GetYourPet.com: Rehome a Pet, Adopt a Pet, Home to Home

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To help take the burden off overcrowded shelters by keeping pets in their homes while up for adoption, a group

Press Releases

mother cat heading into trap
community cats Daily Feature feral cats Friday Monday Press Press Release publicity TNR trap neuter return veterinary medicine 

Alley Cat Rescue’s 2023 National Community Cat Survey Will Advance the Case for TNR

April 12, 2023April 11, 2023 Bernadette 0

The National Community Cat Survey is part of ACR’s efforts to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the current state

Press Release: PetSmart Charities® Renews $3 Million Grant to Meals on Wheels
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Press Release: PetSmart Charities® Renews $3 Million Grant to Meals on Wheels

February 24, 2023 Bernadette 2
TNR Certification, Community Cat Webinars, Coming Right Up
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TNR Certification, Community Cat Webinars, Coming Right Up

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 Bernadette 2
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Alley Cat Rescue 2022 Global Feral Fix: Spay/Neuter of Over 50,000 Community Cats

February 5, 2023February 6, 2023 Bernadette 2

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