Foster Failure Photo

I don't think there is any doubt that I will someday be a crazy cat lady but I think we need to break the stigma attached to it.  There is nothing wrong with loving cats.

How to Find a Lost Cat

I lost my cat Rosie last summer for nearly two months.   While she was gone, I learned a lot about finding lost cats.

First, I searched my home and yard using a flashlight and looking into every possible hiding space I thought she could fit into.  I left cat food and water outside for her and I moved her litter box outside so she would have a familiar scent to follow home.

I went to my neighbors to ask if try had seen her and to ask permission to check their yards and sheds.

I listed her with pictures on Finding Lost Pets, Kijiji,  Tabby Tracker, Craigslist, Facebook and Twitter and I asked everyone to share the information.  Finding Lost Pets also has a printable Lost Cat poster.  I put the posters everywhere.

I visited the local shelters with pictures of her and filed missing reports with them.   I returned to the shelters weekly to make sure her file wasn't pushed to the back and forgotten.

Rosie wasn't microchipped and she wasn't wearing an ID tag.  She should have been.   That was an error on my part.

One of my many trips to the shelter finally paid off because someone turned her in.   We were so relieved to have her home.

Once I had her home I bought her and the other cats new collars and tags along with the Loc8tor cat tracker.  It is a GPS tracker that hooks onto the cats collars.   I purchased it from Www.loc8tor.com   It has been a very worthwhile investment.

Reaction When My Husband Asks Where the New Cat Came From

We have had the experience here in my house when my other half has come home from work to discover an extra cat in the house.   It has become so normal to me for a new foster to be arriving that I don't always remember to mention it.

I am Thankful

I am thankful for every day with my fur babies.   Their lives are far to short for the love they give.

The Healing Power of Cat Purrs

I've always known I feel much better when I have cats around.  Now I know there is scientific proof that they have healing powers.
This is just another reason to love cats.

The Decision on Lawrence the Cat.

Lawrence the cat has now been spayed and is healthy and beautiful.  The problem is that she has been in my home long enough that the family has accepted her as one of our own and she has claimed us as her family.   

Now I am faced with the dilemma of keeping her or not. 

If I keep her,  I no longer have that extra space for foster cats who need a temporary home and I may be leaving out someone who really needs my help.

If I send her on to a new home,  I am breaking her trust and separating her from the family that she has claimed.  She has been separated from two homes that I know of already.  It would hurt her and the rest of our family to do that again.

For now,  Lawrence will stay here with us.  She will only be moving if the right family comes along who will love her as much as we do and if she chooses to go with them.  

My Brother From Another Mother

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Easter weekend.

For Those Who Will Really Welcome a Bunny into Their Families

Rabbits are not toys that should be given to children for Easter but for families who are ready to commit to a rabbit as a lifetime companion,  there are plenty available from

 http://www.rabbitrescue.ca  
If you must have a bunny,  please rescue one.

Every Life Should Have Nine Cats

 

Maybe nine cats at once is a bit much but at least nine cats in a lifetime. 

Fostering Saves Lives

Cat Poop!

Have you ever noticed the horrified look the cats give us when we clean their litter boxes.   I wonder if that is what they are thinking?

Lawrence has been spayed

Lawrence the cat was spayed today at Close Veterinary Clinic.   As always, everyone at Close Veterinary Clinic was wonderful.   We are so grateful for their help and their great treatment of all the animals in the rescue.   THANK YOU. 

Crazy Cat Lady Organizer

I may need one of these soon but there should be sizable slots to fit other animals too.   Large slots on the bottoms for big dogs,  middle sized ones in the center for the cats and smaller ones on the top for the snakes.  

I will someday post the cast of characters who reside in my home permanently.   Maybe I'll even try to get them all into an organizer.  It would make for a really cute picture but I really doubt they would co-operate.

Hope everyone has a happy Monday!

This is just another reason to love cats.

Adopt all the Things!

Wouldn't it be great if everyone could be adopted.  Even the cuddly, old, scared, fuzzy, hungry, lonely, 3 legged, feathered, fatties, and farters.  

My Kids Have Paws

Our Prime Purpose is to Help Others

Spring

I know we are a few days late for the first day of spring but I loved this picture and had to share it. 

Cat's Resume

Cats have so many great skills.

I Think the Cat's in Heat Again

It is prime kitten season.   Remember to spay or neuter your pet.   There is already too many unwanted cats and kittens.