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.

Pet Value on Holiday Inn Drive in Cambridge

This isn't related to cats but it is about the store where I buy my pet food.
The Pet Value in Cambridge on Holiday Inn Drive is having Lambs in the store today.  They are allowing pictures to be taken with the lambs with donations toward charities.
Stop by to see them.  They are too cute!

Keep Your Cat Healthy with Lots of Exercise

For cats,  playing is exercise.   

Playing with cats can provide hours of entertainment for both you and your cat.  Fortunately, their toys are usually pretty inexpensive.  

My favorite cat toy and my cats favorite toy has always been a tissue tied to a string.  When I have lots of energy,  I run around the house with the tissue on a string and laugh as the cats chase it and me around the house.  When I'm feeling lazier I sit on the couch and wiggle the string so the cats can hunt for it.  When I'm feeling really lazy I tie the string to the dog and I rest on the couch while the cats chase the dogs with their little tissue.

One of the best parts of this game is the pride the cats show when they catch their tissue prize.

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 Cats Enemies

Cats love to play and hunting is their favorite game.  Fortunately their toys aren't expensive and most can be found around the house.

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.  

Every Life Should Have Nine Cats

 

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

Today I Will Be Thankful

I try to be thankful for them everyday.    Their lives are far to short and they bring me so much joy.

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

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.

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY!

Fortunately,  St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland and not the cats.   We love cats and they look great in green.   Everyone have a safe and happy St Patrick's Day.   Remember to take a cab.

Why Cats are Awesome

There are so many reasons why Cats are Awesome.    These are only a few but they are cute