http://www.dogsandcats101.com contact:janreesman@gmail.com Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:51:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. ... http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2010/01/17/a-catfight-over-neutering-program/ Click the link below Fix Nation Do you have homeless cats in your neighborhood that you would like to get fixed? Do you have a friendly stray cat that you are concerned about? Have you noticed litters of kittens springing up left and right? Or are you a responsible pet owner and ... http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2010/01/07/fix-nation/ GIVE IT A FEW WEEKS.. they do come around.. keep cat in a small space like a bathroom so you will see them often and they can't hide... of course there is always the adult cat that just takes over from day one. good info below: If you are adopting an adult ... http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2009/12/30/bringing-an-adult-cat-into-the-home/ Female cats that have not been spayed will come in heat (or estrus) at stages in their lives. This may happen from as young as the age of 4 months and recur seasonally (usually summer seasons with more daylight). The cat stays in heat for normally 4-6 days and during ... http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2009/12/18/cats-in-heat/ * The Skin Pinch Test: Begin by pinching the pet’s skin at the scruff of his neck and pull the skin upwards creating a “tent.” Release the skin and watch to see how long it takes to return to normal. A healthy, hydrated dog’s skin will flatten out immediately, while ... http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2009/12/15/how-to-check-a-pet-for-dehydration-skin-pinch-test/ Latest News from the Frontlines of Animal Welfare November 25, 2009 Tips for a Pet-Safe Holiday Season Easy Tips for a Pet-Safe Holiday Season There’s nothing more scrumptious than gathering with friends and family for the holidays, but many of the ingredients in human fun can result in distress for pets. As we ... http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2009/11/25/tips-for-a-pet-safe-holiday-season/ $99 and less then $15 a month.. track your pet immediately.. or your kids, husband, luggage! I would not travel without it.. click the links.. Zoom-Bak: two-months-free promotion David Pogue of NY TIMES.. Love him.. http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2009/11/17/zoom-bak-dog-tracker-dont-travel-without-it/ 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 ... http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2009/10/29/funny-minute-cat-video/ 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 ... http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2009/10/26/discover-the-truth-about-feral-cats-a-feral-cat-is-not-socialized-to-humans/ 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 ... http://www.dogsandcats101.com/2009/10/26/purrever-ranch-sanctuary-hospice-for-senior-cats/