Since opening its doors in July 2007, FixNation has sterilized and vaccinated more than 60,000 cats (not including the 16,000 or so brought in through Catnippers), more than 85 percent of which were feral, stray, or abandoned — receiving services at no charge to their caretakers (
owners of pet cats are charged a modest fee).
(
Owners of pet cats are charged a modest fee.)
We need look no further than Washington, DC, where a battle is now being waged between TNR advocates and conservationists who want to round up cats and take them to shelters (where the feral ones would be killed) and force
owners of pet cats to keep them indoors on pain of death (death to the cats, not the owners, although sometimes one wonders).
Not exact matches
The 25 - person staff lets a variety
of pets roam the office, including dogs, a
cat who lived in - house for a year while its
owners moved, and even a full - fledged, domesticated wolf.
We started by compiling a list
of major
cat treat brands sold at
pet supply retailers like Chewy.com, Petco, and PetSmart — brands like Blue Buffalo and Purina, which most
cat owners recognize from a trip down the
cat food aisle.
As a
cat lover I must protest that we
cat owners clean up after our
pets so there is generally no stink, and not all
of us pray to any deity.
September 11: Readers were moved by the story
of a Park Slope
pet owner who was reunited with his beloved
cat and shower buddy after putting up more than 1,000 missing
cat posters around the area.
The Erie County Legislature's Majority Caucus announces the fall schedule
of free rabies clinics, encouraging
pet owners to vaccinate their dogs,
cats, and ferrets.
Erie County Legislator Joseph Lorigo encourages
pet owners to take advantage
of the County's free rabies clinic for dogs,
cats, and ferrets on Wednesday, May 29.
Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon announces the fall schedule
of free rabies clinics, encouraging
pet owners to vaccinate their dogs,
cats, and ferrets.
Also,
pet owners whose dog or
cat is due for a rabies vaccination should plan to attend the county's final free rabies clinic
of the year from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 at West Seneca Highway Department Garage, 39 South Avenue, West Seneca.
Because it can be used for both dogs and
cats of all ages, it's a great choice for
pet owners.
«A lot
of pet owners would be sad,» he says, if a gene drive went wrong and escaped worldwide during some future attempt to rid, say, Australia
of its terribly destructive feral
cats.
Experts are warning dog and
cat owners to be aware
of the risks associated with feeding their
pets raw meat - based diets (RMBDs), instead
of the more conventional dry or canned
pet foods.
«I spoke with one
of our emergency room doctors the other day and said to be sure and tell
pet owners that dogs and
cats are likely to encounter snakes this time
of year,» she says.
More than 30 percent
of Americans live with at least one
cat, and they re probably getting the same stress relief and happy - hormone release from their
pet of choice that dog -
owners get; there are simply fewer studies to prove it, says judge Alan Beck, ScD, director
of the Center for Human - Animal Bond at the Purdue University School
of Veterinary Medicine.
And last year
cats earned a few more points toward a healthy -
pet pedigree when researchers at the University
of Minnesota found that people whod never owned a
cat had a 40 percent higher risk
of death from heart attack than
cat owners.
If you've got a
cat, you might still be in luck — 18 %
of singles who like
pet owners (and 60 %
of self - described
cat lovers) think that owning a moggy boosts someone's attraction factor.
Pet chat rooms are free for
pet lovers and
pet owner of cats horses dogs and
cats.
My aim is to provide interesting
cat and dog related information and services that are
of value to
pet owners and professionals presented in a simple and easy to digest format.
I started
Cat and Dog Tips to help both cat and dog owners and pet professionals by publishing small pieces of advice and tips relating to their pets and business
Cat and Dog Tips to help both
cat and dog owners and pet professionals by publishing small pieces of advice and tips relating to their pets and business
cat and dog
owners and
pet professionals by publishing small pieces
of advice and tips relating to their
pets and businesses.
Little terrier Max (C.K.) is the top dog in the life
of his
owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper), and a leader among the other house
pets in their New York apartment building - including neighbor Pomeranian Gidget (Slate) and the fat
cat next door, Chloe (Lake Bell).
In it, he explains some
of the most common feline mysteries and teaches
cat owners what they need to know to keep their
pet happy and healthy with advice on everything from treats to toys to litter box mishaps.
Teachers can also use our Year 6 Mathematics unit
of work It's raining
cats and dogs... and chickens where students investigate the costs
of becoming a
pet owner and explore ethical considerations and other factors that influence
pet choice.
More than 80 per cent
of female and male dog or
cat owners admit to «cherishing
pets», with more than 50 per cent considering themselves a mum or dad to their
pets.
As the
owners of dogs,
cats, fish and a horse, the Sheehans craved a better shopping experience than what was available from the specialty
pet stores and big - box outlets in their area, so they decided to take matters into their own hands.
«At Purina, we share a mission with our partners to bring
pets and people together,» said
Cat Small, Pet Welfare Program Coordinator at Purina and proud
owner of Carrot the dog.
«While most
pet stores are historically directed toward dogs, there are literally millions
of homes (and growing) with
cat owners, many
of which have multiple
cats per home,» says Chris Glissman, CEO
of Kansas City, Mo. - based catnip supplier Meowijuana.
ST. CHARLES, Mo., August 29, 2012 — It's no secret — spaying and neutering improves the quality
of life for both
cats and their
owners — providing America's 76 million
pet cats with longer lives, preventing unwanted litters and creating a friendlier disposition.
«It's interesting to learn how different
cat and dog
owners can be when choosing, and making decisions for, their
pets,» said Dr. Brent Mayabb, veterinarian and manager
of education and development at Royal Canin.
Cat owners are also willing to buy both, as 21 percent of cat owners purchase both pet food and pet supplemen
Cat owners are also willing to buy both, as 21 percent
of cat owners purchase both pet food and pet supplemen
cat owners purchase both
pet food and
pet supplements.
In Arkansas, a measure to charge an annual fee
of $ 50 to
pet owners of purebred dogs and
cats that are not spayed or neutered — an intact animal license — died in committee.
- ft. hub for
pet -
owners — a one - stop shop where consumers can find their basic
pet supplies, and a whimsical selection
of novel and impulse - buy - triggering non-essentials, as well as a suite
of services including doggie daycare,
pet boarding and one
of the nation's first
cat cafes.
However, even though demand is rising, only a relatively small proportion
of pet owners are buying these products, says Harald Fisker, president
of Grizzly
Pet Products, LLC., a Woodinville, Wash. - based manufacturer
of salmon oil products for dogs and
cats.
Dog and
cat owners are assured that their
pet is loved and cared for while they're out
of town, and also receive a personalized «while you were away» daily diary about their
pet when they return.
And the numbers seem to agree; according to the 2017 - 2018 APPA National
Pet Owners Survey, the number
of pet cats in the U.S. grew from 85.8 million to 94.2 million between 2014 and 2016.
TFH / Four Paws — a Neptune City, N.J., manufacturer
of products for dogs and
cats, including Wee - Wee Housebreaking Pads — reaches out to
pet owners to find out how to improve products.
Good Health Starts With The Basics Most
cat owners who shop in independent
pet stores today understand the value
of good nutrition.
While both dog and
cat owners experience the stress relief
of petting their furry friends, the fur — and skin and saliva — can work against the feline.
Becker, a Vietnam veteran, longtime animal rescue volunteer and proud
owner of three Shelties and two
cats, says
pets adopted out through G.I. Wishes have brought about many positive changes in their new
owners, especially those who are dealing with depression or conditions such as PTSD.
Skin parasites in dogs and
cats are not one
of a
pet owner's favorite topics.
Whereas the
cat aisle was once lined with blandly colored plastic bowls, boxes and carpet - covered scratchers — things
pet owners would want to hide when company came over — today, it boasts a collection
of thoughtfully designed accessories, with design options for every household and lifestyle.
Among
pet - owning supplement purchasers, 21 percent
of dog
owners and 18 percent
of cat owners also purchase these foods.
As
cat parents explore methods
of maximizing feline health, retailers must stock shelves with trustworthy products and provide guidance to
pet owners.
It is a campaign to encourage veterinarians and
pet owners to «Flip the Lip»
of their
pets and look for abnormalities in the mouth, whether it be periodontal disease, fractured teeth, oral tumors, orthodontic misalignment
of teeth, fractured maxillas (upper jaws), fractured mandibles (lower jaws), sympysis separations, especially in
cats (left and right mandibular separation), gingivitis, stomatitis and tooth resorptive lesion.
Christine Hackett,
owner of Petropics, which makes Tiki
Cat and Tiki Dog gourmet food, also believes there is a need for
pet food manufacturers to be more honest with
pet owners.
«What
pet owners need to understand is that if their
pet has a weight issue and they are treating, they need to incorporate treating as part
of their
cat or dog's total caloric intake,» he says.
In fact, the more
pet owners know about what the research shows — owning a
cat can increase your chance
of survival one year after a heart attack, or that a
pet dog can increase physical activity and reduce stress — the more likely those
pet owners are to buy their
pets toys and higher - quality nutrition.
For
cats that truly do hate water — or
pet owners who don't want to risk it — there are a wide range
of waterless cleaning products available, including wipes, waterless shampoos and bathing foams.
According to Lisa Tsui, brand manager
of pet care at Central Garden and
Pet — makers
of Four Paws
cat grooming products — over 70 percent
of cat owners today purchase grooming tools.