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From the Archives: Lucy’s Christmas Cactus Bed, December 20, 2006

December 20, 2020 Bernadette 0 Comments black kitten, cat photographs, cat photography, cat photos, cats, feline photographs, kitten, pet photography, pets, photography

Once upon a time, a friend gave me a piece of her Christmas cactus which grew into a large and

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Rescue Story: TNR at the Trailer Park

October 21, 2020 Bernadette 1 Comment abandoned cat, cat photographs, cat photography, cat photos, cats, feral cat, friendly cat, kitten, pet photography, pets, rescued cats, rescued kitten

At my visit to the trailer park to pick up one lucky tabby, her caretaker told me about other cats

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Lucy's Garden
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From the Archives: Lucy’s Garden, 2007

January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 Bernadette 6 Comments black cat, black cats, black kitten, cat photographs, cat photography, cat photos, cats, feline photographs, kitten, kitten in flowers, pet photography, pets, photography

It’s hard to believe I took this photo 12 years ago. I remember these photos from January 2007, thinking how

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Lucy's Garden
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From the Archives: Lucy’s Garden, 2007

January 5, 2017March 25, 2017 Bernadette 5 Comments black cat, black cats, black kitten, cat photographs, cat photography, cat photos, cats, feline photographs, kitten, kitten in flowers, pet photography, pets, photography

It’s hard to believe I took this photo ten years ago. I remember these photos from January 2007, thinking how

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The tiny abandoned kitten.
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Compassion

June 21, 2015June 28, 2015 Bernadette 5 Comments cats, compassion, kitten, low-cost veterinary care, neonatal kitten, tnr

A rescuer was trapping cats in a town along the river yesterday in preparation for a mobile spay/neuter clinic there.

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"We'z adopted?"
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Daily Photo: In Their New Homes

June 18, 2015August 31, 2020 Bernadette 7 Comments cat photographs, cat photography, cat photos, cats, feline photographs, ginger kitten, kitten, orange kitten, pet photography, pets, photography

The last time I had the chance to share news of Charm’s kittens Splash had gone to her home from

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We'z adopted—togetherz!
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Daily Photo: We’z Adopted—Togetherz!

June 3, 2015 Bernadette 5 Comments cat photographs, cat photography, cat photos, cats, feline photographs, ginger kitten, kitten, orange kitten, pet photography, pets, photography

Higgins and Samwise have been pre-adopted too! A potential adopter was interested in handsome Samwise, and when I talked to

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Iz adopted!
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Daily Photo: Iz Adopted Too!

June 2, 2015 Bernadette 4 Comments cat photographs, cat photography, cat photos, cats, feline photographs, ginger kitten, kitten, orange kitten, pet photography, pets, photography

Someone fell for handsome Crayola! Not that I’m surprised—he’s a beautiful kitten, big and husky, with gorgeous markings, and so

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Wow, a whole new room!
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Cats for Adoption: Zorro is Looking for An Adventure!

June 1, 2015June 18, 2015 Bernadette 3 Comments black and white kitten, cat for adoption, kitten, short haired kitten, tuxedo kitten, tuxie kitten

Zorro! Yes, my name is Zorro even though I’m a girl! I wear the mask and outfox my siblings all

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You know you want to adopt me.
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Cats for Adoption: Meet Blondie, or Samwise!

May 18, 2015May 18, 2015 Bernadette 2 Comments cat for adoption, kitten, long-haired kitten, pale orange kitten

You are about to be overloaded with sweetness! Now that Charm’s kittens are four to five weeks old and beginning

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Featured Artwork and July Desktop Calendar: Sunshine With Colors

July 4, 2022 Bernadette 1

Now that I know more about Mr. Sunshine’s immediate future, I decided to feature Sunshine again in this month’s desktop

Marketplace: Celebrate Cat Adoptions at PetPeople Green Tree
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Marketplace: Celebrate Cat Adoptions at PetPeople Green Tree

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Inspirations exhibit and sale
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Just an Update, Kitties, Exhibits and New Things

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Book Reviews

How to Photograph Your Cat by Walter Chandoha
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How to Photograph Your Cat, from 1955

November 10, 2019 Bernadette 0

I found this little gem of a booklet I knew I had somewhere in this house. A friend gave it

photo by Walter Chandoha from puss n boots ad
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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
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A Career Inspired By a Rescued Cat, Vintage Cat Food Ads, and Photographer Walter Chandoha

April 21, 2018January 20, 2019 Bernadette 0
Cat Confessions: A "Kitty Come Clean" Tell-all Book by Allia Zobel Nolan
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Cat Confessions, a Book Review by Mewsette and Me

November 18, 2017November 19, 2017 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

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Press Release: 1 in 3 U.S. Pet Parents Have Used Their Pet’s Name as Their Password

May 29, 2022 Bernadette 2

I have to laugh because my first passwords were “cookie”, and I used that for everything! Apparently I’m not the

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Alley Cat Rescue 2021 Global Feral Fix Challenge: Over 45,000 Community Cats

February 23, 2022 Bernadette 0
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Press Release: FDA Approves Novel Monoclonal Antibody Treatment to Control Osteoarthritis Pain in Cats

January 15, 2022 Bernadette 4
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HCMT Hosts 13 Free and Low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinics Through June 2022

January 11, 2022 Bernadette 0

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
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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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