Because life is better with a cat on your lap!
Adopted! Our names are Smokey and Blacky. We are 5- to 7-year-old brothers looking for a home together. Our owners had to surrender us because they are moving to a home where someone is highly allergic to cats. They are very sad and so are we because we’ve all lived happily together all of our lives. We are extremely friendly and loving cats. We enjoy all the attention anyone shows
Adopted! Hi, I am Eliza, a young little girl who was rescued from a life on the street. It’s a very good thing, too, because I was suffering from a major infection which would have killed me in no time. I just had surgery and, as you can see, am recovering at the Kitty Connection Rescue Home. What you cannot see is that I am very pretty with a beautiful
Adopted! My name is Eddington and I’m a 3- to 4-year-old male cat. I was rescued from outside with 15 other friendly cats that were all living together. Fortunately we were all helped and Kitty Connection took me in to find a home. I am extremely friendly and lovable and when you come in, I’m usually the first one to come in and greet you. I just love being petted
Adopted! My name is Punky and I’m a 4-year-old Russian Blue mix female cat. I was surrendered with Funky because our owner was allergic to us. I’m friendly and am trying to settle in to new surroundings. I hope it won’t be long before I have a home of my own.
My name is Daisy and I was just returned to Kitty Connection because my last adopter got a dog I did not like. I am back here after a year away and this time I hope to find true love. I am a full-figured, 7- to 9-year-old female. I am very friendly, sweet, gentle, and loving, and simply love to be near my people. Snuggling up with you on the
I am a very confident, 3- to 5-year-old male. Eighteen cats were trapped for TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) in a local “feral” colony, and after we were all visited the vet for check-ups, it was learned that 15 of the 18 cats were friendly. We were spayed and neutered and given all the necessary vaccines. I am lucky ’cause I am one of those friendly ones; I had a home
Adopted! Hi, My name is Kissmas; I was found before Xmas by a very nice lady, hence my name. She called Kitty Connection and here I am… looking for a furever home. I am a petite 1- to 2-year-old girl with shiny black fur. I am extremely sweet and loving and just love attention. I get along very well with other cats but I’m not sure I like my foster
Hi, I am a brown, short-furred tabby named Mistyk. I was discovered hanging around a neighborhood by a Kitty Connection volunteer. I was being fed by a kind 90-year-old lady but… I had no real home. At one time I had a home because I am very friendly and playful. I am now settling in at a nice, warm foster home where I have food all the time and attention
Watch my videos below! My name is Rhea and I’m a 2-year-old female who is FIV positive. I love to rub up against you and be pet (but it must be on my time). I am independent for the most part and only come out when I want. Once I get accustomed to you I am extremely loving and always purring! I have the sweetest little mew and crave attention
Adopted! Hey there, my name is Malcolm. I am a friendly 2-year-old boy that was rescued from a yard in Dorchester. I am very confused and sad ’cause I think my family abandoned me there. I am not too crazy about other animals and can be a bit bossy with other adult cats. But I love people! I am very sweet and affectionate but not needy. I would love to
I am Eliza… a feisty but very friendly 3-year-old girl. I was rescued as a kitten and was placed in a loving home where I lived for two years. Then, they had a baby who grew to be deathly allergic so they tearfully had to give me back. I am chatty and very playful, but I can be bossy with other cats because I is the queen! I am okay
The litter is dirty The box smells bad The box is too small The box smells like harsh cleaning chemicals You don’t scoop often enough They don’t like the kind of litter you’re using The litter is too deep The litter isn’t deep enough The box is in a noisy location / they have no privacy You don’t have enough boxes (one box per cat is preferable) Do not assume
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What can I say about Aidan (Chuck)? I’ll tell you what I can say. He was the sweetest boy I ever met!! I may have only known him for one month but he has found a place in my heart forever. He never once tried to scratch or bite. He never hissed. The vets all said that he was a love. Even as he became more ill and I
Update on Mama Mia “Cloudy,” she is doing fantastic. She has come a long way, she doesn’t hide anymore and roams around the house with no worries. We still can’t pet her unless she’s eating her breakfast but she loves to play. The her and Papa Gino are still best friends too! I forgot to mention she adores my boyfriend. She will jump on the couch and lie down with
Hi Elizabeth, Marie, and Sharon – we just wanted to give you an update on the settling in process with the new kitten. Ollie hissed and was pretty mad at all of us for a couple days but soon they settled right in and got used to each other, and now one is chasing the other around pretty constantly. We think she enjoys the constant companionship and having an equal
Hello! My name is Maxwell and I am a very sweet 10 year old male. I came in with the worst dental that the vet has seen in years. My teeth were so bad that my gums were bleeding. I need to have my teeth cleaned and, most likely, all of my molars extracted (removed). Before this can be done, I am on antibiotics for 2 weeks, so that my
Cats scratch on things for two reasons: to shed their claws and to mark their territory. To save your furniture from damage, you should provide your cat with a scratching post or two and teach him/her how to use it. … View Full PostTeaching Your Cat to Use a Scratching Post
The sooner you start searching, the less distance your pet will have traveled. … View Full PostTips on Finding Lost Cats
If you have a pet, a landlord may demand that you pay a “pet deposit” to protect the landlord in the event that your pet causes damage to the unit. While such a deposit is clearly illegal if the landlord is also collecting a security deposit equal to the first month’s rent, a landlord may not let you move in unless you agree to pay the additional deposit.
Read about the dog missing for 8 years who was identified through microchipping! … View Full PostMicrochip your pet… and help them find their way home.
Did you know that only 5% of lost cats are reunited with their owners? … View Full PostLove means never having to say, “My cat is missing.”
Your home may be ready for a hurricane, or other severe weather, but your pets need a few special precautions. … View Full PostSafety Tips for Your Pets During a Hurricane
Let’s discuss raisin and grape toxicosis. For some years now veterinarians have known that certain dogs, upon eating grapes or raisins, have reactions that range from mild GI (gastrointestinal, stomach and intestine) problems to kidney failure and death. Cats, being fastidious eaters, probably just have better sense than to eat raisins or grapes. But take no chances and do not offer grapes or raisins to your kitty.
No matter how careful we are as pet owners, dogs and cats sometimes still manage to cut themselves, get overheated and eat things they really shouldn’t.
Feline leukemia is a cancerous disease caused by feline leukemia virus (FeLV). FeLV causes diseases other than leukemia including other cancers and immunodeficiency. Cats may not start to show signs of disease for months or years after being infected with FeLV. Infection with FeLV is a major cause of illness and death in domestic cats. Approximately 2.3% of cats in the United States are infected with FeLV. Read more at
If you are considering declawing your cat, please read this. … View Full PostDeclawing
Ever wonder what goes on behind closed doors at veterinary clinics? Why do veterinarians always take animals into the back? Are there dirty little veterinary secrets that animals can’t tell us? Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely-performed surgeries in all of veterinary medicine, and yet it is so common that one-quarter or more of all cats in the US are declawed.
This vaccination series is designed to help protect your pet from several diseases. Booster shots should be given every 3 to 4 weeks until kittens are 3 months old. Adult cats should be vaccinated every 3 years but should have annual physical examination to screen for other illnesses. Vaccinations should be given to all cats even if they are strictly indoors. Recently adopted cats with unknown health histories should also
Lump or growth that grows quickly A mass that seems to be attached to the underlying tissue A mass that changes its character Weight loss or loss of appetite Coughing or difficult/labored breathing Bloody urine or difficulty urinating Lethargy or a decreased energy level Straining or difficulty defecating A firm mass A pigmented mass A sore or wound that does not heal Difficulty eating or swallowing Persistent lameness Repeated vomiting
By Kristi Littrell (originally posted on bestfriends.org) Despite what many people think, cats with this condition can live perfectly long, happy, healthy lives. I was on my way back to the sanctuary after a family visit in Colorado. Curled up beside me, purring contentedly, was Reggie, the cat nobody dared take in. You’d think he was an unexploded bomb or an X-rated movie. Make that FIV-rated. FIV stands for Feline
The Feline Immuno-Deficiency Virus (FIV) is a slow virus that affects a cat’s immune system over a period of years. FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all. FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines. FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually, like in litter boxes, water and food bowls
Many people have known old cats that have matured to the point of minimal activity, and who have lost most of their kittenish joie de vivre. That’s normal aging. Feline cognitive dysfunction (FCD), however, is a truly pathological condition represented by a constellation of behavioral signs that are abnormal, seem out of character, or are performed out of context. No one sign is absolutely diagnostic, but the insidious onset of
Just rub corn starch into the mats first and use a wide tooth comb and gently comb. Not only will your cat look better, but your cat will feel better, too. Mats not only look awful but can cause discomfort to your cat as they grow taut and tug at their skin.
Feral cats — nearly invisible and often reviled — have prowled into the spotlight. The free-roamers with an aversion to humans have grabbed headlines this spring because of a bounty on their heads in Iowa, a threatened roundup and disposal in Fairfax County, Va., and other elimination plans across the country. But the cats also are receiving attention of a different sort. Grass-roots groups and animal-welfare organizations are directing money
Good feeding habits will help your kitten grow into a healthy, well-behaved cat. Start early and establish a pattern for meal times according to the following guidelines: 1. Feed a food specifically designed for KITTENS or GROWTH until about one year of age. 2. Offer individual meals 4 times a day until 6 months of age, then 3 times a day until one year old. Offer a measured amount of
Cats maintained at their optimal body weight live longer than their overweight littermates. Establish a pattern for meal times according to the following guidelines: Adult cats should be fed an adult maintenance food to maintain an optimal body weight and condition. Indoor neutered adult cats should be fed a low-calorie, Light or Lite dry food. Feed the cat in the same place at every meal. Offer clean water at all
Create a Window View. Think about getting a window perch or window seat for your cat. It is important for your indoor cat to have a “view” and the ability to watch what is going on outside. This is a great way to create a stimulating environment. There are commercially available “window beds” that attach to your window frame. Cats love these. Another option is a cat tree placed near
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Dog fear aggression is the direct result of a dog’s fear. Just like their human counterparts, dogs have the ability to fear and can develop phobias towards certain elements. This is typically the case with dogs that have a history of abuse or neglect, but keep in mind that any dog can develop a fear. As with most humans, these fears are often irrational, but they may run deep and
Urine marking (spraying) is a normal feline behavior that is quite unacceptable in the human household. Cats urine mark primarily to advertise their presence to other cats and to establish and maintain territories. The most common triggers for urine marking include a new cat in the household, free-roaming cats outside, or social conflict between family cats. However, other events such as a visitor to the home, new furniture, or unfamiliar
Tips on introducing your new cat. … View Full PostIntroducing a New Cat Into the Home
The best thing about cats is that they don’t need to be potty-trained. Relieving themselves in soft, loose material and burying their waste is an innate behavior, so even young kittens know what to do without being shown. All you have to do is provide an acceptable place for the cat to do her business. To start out on the right foot with your new cat or kitten we
Sometimes cats do things we don’t like such as jumping up on the table or counters, scratching on the furniture, or attacking our feet when we walk by. The first thing we need to learn before we try to “correct” these annoying behaviors is that they are all motivated by natural feline instincts. Cats naturally seek out high places to rest and survey their environment, so you should provide them
JUST AS YOU WOULD FEED A STARVING ANIMAL frequent small meals but never a large meal, give the emotionally deprived cat frequent light contact for very short periods. In some cases it may be necessary to pull yourself back all the way to just eye and voice contact. When you add petting, move slowly, use the light touch, and keep it short. Always stop soon enough to leave him wanting
Should I Feed Stray or Feral (Wild) Cats? The desire to help a hungry cat is such a compassionate one, and it’s estimated that 10% of the population feed outdoor cats. There are stray cats in almost every neighborhood, although they will tend to concentrate around food sources – a sympathetic person, or a dumpster. While it is a kindness to feed a hungry cat, consider how you will cope
Cats are interesting creatures, with many traits and behaviors that are easily recognized as being uniquely feline-the way they curl up tightly to take a nap, for example, or their characteristic grooming rituals after enjoying a meal. … View Full PostWhy Do Cats Knead?
(Be sure to check out my videos below!) Hello, my name is Zeal! I am a wonderful, long haired black and white kitty with a cute mustache! I don’t like to brag, but my tail’s super bushy and I swish it with catattude! My fur is silky soft and even kittens get envious. My foster dad thinks the tufts of fur on my hind legs make it look like I’m
You don’t need to go to the RMV for one of these great plates… … View Full PostLicense Plates Support Spay/Neuter Efforts
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says children and pets should not be exposed to Evamist, a drug for women that is sprayed on the skin to treat hot flashes caused by menopause. … View Full PostKeep Kids, Pets Away From Skin Sprayed With Evamist
Update: Governor Patrick signed S.88 into law on 1/4/13. You can email the Governor to thank him, via the form at the bottom of his webpage. On June 12, 2012, S.88 passed the Senate and on December 27, 2012, S.88 passed the House – both unanimously – thank your legislators for their support of S.88. If you don’t know who represents you, visit www.wheredoivotema.com and scroll down to find Rep
My name is Honey Boo and I’m a healthy 4-year-old male. I was wandering the streets looking for food when a nice lady saved me and brought me to Kitty Connection to find a home. I am a beautiful all black cat with a very shiny coat. I’m still settling in, but am friendly and enjoy being petted once I get to know you.