DIY crafts for shelter animals
Many animal shelters don’t allow kids to volunteer, so DIY crafts are a purrrfect way to involve them in rescue efforts. So you want to…
Category: Cats
“Make-A-Wish Foundation” for animals
Mckenzi Taylor is a childhood leukemia survivor who has dedicated her life to saving sick, injured and abused animals — and her story is inspiring…
Tips for a cat-friendly summer
From fleas to heatwaves, the summer months can be uncomfortable and even dangerous for your cat. Here’s how to keep her cool and contented. It’s…
Will cosmetic animal testing be banned in Canada?
After being in review for over two years, a bill that would ban cosmetic animal testing in Canada has finally cleared the Senate. On Tuesday,…
Common skin problems in cats
From allergic dermatitis to rodent ulcers, a variety of skin problems can afflict cats. Here’s a look at the most common, along with their causes…
How homeopathy can heal your pet’s allergies
A holistic approach that focuses on homeopathy does more than relieve allergy symptoms in dogs and cats. It heals on a deep level and the…
Study reveals the truth about how cats became domesticated
The cats that roam our living rooms today have ancestors as far back as 4400 B.C. — but they haven’t always been domesticated. Here’s a…
How the ASPCA saves and protects during kitten season
Kitten season starts in April and lasts through September. This means shelters and rescues are overwhelmed with homeless kittens during the warm weather months. Here’s…
Using social petworking to help animals in need
Every June, we celebrate Social Petworking Month in an attempt to like, send and share our way toward a brighter future for homeless animals. Here’s…
How to safely satisfy your cat’s hunting instincts
Safe and humane ways to give your cat the thrill of hunting and catching “prey”, without harming neighborhood wildlife. As carnivores and predators, cats are…
Help turn kitten season into foster season
Warm temperatures can put kittens in serious peril, but if people, shelters, and communities step up to tackle the problem together, we can hopefully turn…
New ‘Wait Until 8’ program helps save kittens’ lives
With kittens in danger of being killed in shelters this spring and summer, Alley Cat Allies is offering its Wait Until 8 program to help animal shelters, humane societies,…
