Dogs and Cats 101
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Great ideas.. http://www.findtoto.com/.. calls all your neighbors http://thecenterforlostpets.com/ http://www.fidofinder.com/ re-print: Benedict Canyon Newsletter by Jan Marlyn Reesman The canyon is filled with “LOST PET” signs. We all know many of these missing small dogs and cats may never show up again. The fate of “the canyon”. However you should not stop searching. Cats have been [...]

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You will thank me for this one… This will only take a couple of weeks but do reinforce often. Keep a dog whistle next to the dog (or cat) food and treats and use it EVEY TIME you feed.. Blow the whistle and use the “come” command with praise EVERY TIME… Start using the whistle [...]

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vomiting vs regurgitation that is the question Know the difference… Regurgitation is a favorite pass time for my cats. Cats can have “non-specific vomiting and/or vomiting and diarrhea… Know you pet.. good article below: Vomiting is a very common problem in dogs and cats. There are many causes of vomiting. Primary or gastric causes of [...]

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I am reposting this blog. “Samantha” was adopted last night by a 13 year old girl and her family..  Hope this helps… I love my cats because I love my home, and little by little they become its visible soul.’ ~Jean Couteau GIVE IT A FEW WEEKS.. they do come around.. keep cat in a [...]

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This is borrowed from http://fixnation.org/ FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What is a feral cat? Feral cats are outdoor, free-roaming cats who have never been socialized to humans and are living in a “wild” state. This could be a formerly domestic cat who has been abandoned and has reverted back to a “wild” state, or a [...]

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Get Informed: Discover the Truth about Feral Cats A feral cat is not socialized to humans. from: Feral Cat Alliance Though feral cats are members of the domestic cat species and are protected under state anti-cruelty laws, they are typically fearful of humans. Feral cats should not be taken to animal control pounds and shelters. [...]

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latimes.com/news/local/la-me-feral-cats17-2010jan17,0,1225635.story A catfight over neutering program Bird lovers take issue with a city-subsidized nonprofit in Sun Valley that traps, sterilizes and then releases feral cats, saying it violates state environmental laws and doesn’t reduce the population By Kimi Yoshino January 17, 2010 The line forms even before the doors open at FixNation in Sun Valley. [...]

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He did her wrong.. funny minute video fact: ten million dogs and cats are put to death in shelters each year An unspayed female cat, her mate and all of their offspring, producing 2 litters per year, with 2.8 surviving kittens per litter can total: 1 year: 12 2 years: 67 3 years: 376 4 [...]

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URGENT!!!!! PurrEver Ranch is in dire need of permanent housing. Our landlord passed and the property has been appraised. Widow has been advised to sell. We despurrately need to find a new home and soon. Ideally, we would like a farm on at least 50 acres with barns but a country home on 10 acres [...]

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If possible, start training your cat to have her claws trimmed as a kitten. Gently stroke your cat’s paws often, getting her used to having her paws held before you attempt trimming. Be sure to reward your cat with a special food treat – one that she receives only during claw trimming or some other [...]

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