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The Return of Jackson Galaxy
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 09:40 PM
Poor Jackson Galaxy the foster cat. Late last year I rescued this big lug from a Kill Shelter in McDonough, Georgia. He had no hope of rescue since it was so close to Christmas and many rescues couldn't take another adult, but once I saw him I had to save his life. There was something about him, his great size, but sweet vibe that told me this was a kitty who needed to be spared being euthanized.
Fortunately, my friend Katherine from Animals in Distress (AID)said they would take him into their...
Follow Up: Saving Your Cat's Life with a Question
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Tuesday May 15th, 2012 at 09:21 PM
Last month I wrote Save Your Cat's Life with a Question, about how to work WITH your Vet, not just listen to what is told to you and follow orders accordingly. You have to do the research, push back, ASK QUESTIONS. YOU know your cat better than anyone else and it's up to YOU to take ownership of what's ailing your cat and make certain you understand both what your Vet is telling you and agree with any treatments or medications being handed out. It's easy to just let the Vet dictate, then find...
A Mother's Day Wish: No More Mothers, Please.
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Sunday May 13th, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Note: I felt the message in this post from 2011 was worth sharing again, along with some revisions and updates. I've included helpful reference information at the end of this article you'll want to take note of and hopefully, share.
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Motherhood is a sacred institution, but not if you're a cat. Motherhood can mean an end, instead of a beginning. This year, with a warm winter behind us, cats around the country bred in record numbers. Kitten Season which usually...
Not On My Watch: The Nick of Time
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Thursday April 26th, 2012 at 08:23 PM
Last night I reached out to all of you to help us find a home or rescue to take Miss Fluffy Pants so we could open up adequate space to take in a Feral Mama and some of her kittens (two of the five are still missing as of this writing). I'm glad to report that in LESS THAN ONE DAY we have some hope.
A special lady stepped forward to adopt Miss Fluffy Pants!!! She lives in the Atlanta area, but for some reason if that doesn't work out, MissFP has been accepted by the East Coast Maine Coon...
CODE RED: Little Lives in Dire Need!
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Wednesday April 25th, 2012 at 10:28 PM
My little rescue group, Kitten Associates, is in a terrible jam. A few months ago, we rescued Miss Fluffy Pants from lousy living conditions outside at a Palette Factory where she lived on scraps. MFP was thin, her coat poor. She was dirty and miserable.
2012 Maria. S. This gorgeous Maine Coon mix is in dire need of a forever home.
Since she's been in our foster home in Georgia, she's blossomed into a ten pound beauty. She's more than ready for her forever home, but due to one simple fact-that...
Owner Commits Suicide, Leaves Two Cats Behind Who Need Rescue
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Tuesday April 24th, 2012 at 01:08 AM
A few days ago a woman committed suicide in Fairfield County, Connecticut. She left behind her two cats; Marmalade, a one year old orange and white Maine Coon mix and Shadow, a stunning, silver tabby long haired cat who is declawed, front paws and is about 10 years old. She lived alone and the only human family who remains is her brother who does not like cats and wants them euthanized.
Shadow.
They have lost their home and lost their mama. Marmalade is sweet as ever, but Shadow is acting...Foster Mama FAIL!
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Monday April 23rd, 2012 at 10:53 PM
For the kitten's fourth week birthday I decided to be an idiot and scare the crap out of them! Hurrah! I'm learning oh so much about fostering kittens; what to do, not do. Today's lesson is: DO NOT DO THIS.
2012 Robin A.F. Olson. Wondering what the heck is going on.
The other day I downloaded some iPhone apps that had to do with cats. Some are educational/ reference material about what is toxic to cats or cat health and others are silly and have to do with painting using photos of cats or...
Save Your Cat's Life with a Question
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Tuesday April 17th, 2012 at 06:31 PM
Yesterday I got a heartbreaking comment on a post I wrote two years ago about the dangers of giving your cat Metacam. The cat guardian found my post after he had given Metacam to his 13 year old cat because she had hip dysplasia and he wanted her to be comfortable. He noticed his cat became constipated and called the Vet to ask if the Metacam was the culprit and they said it was unlikely. He backed off giving his cat the medication and she got better, but she was still having pain in her hips...
A Tough Day for Nicky
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Saturday April 14th, 2012 at 03:16 PM
AUTHOR'S NOTE: The intention of this post is to help educate, not sensationalize an event that was personally very disturbing to me. I've given it a lot of thought and I feel it could help others if I share what happened yesterday to our cat, Nicky. The video, below, shows puddles of urine that are very bloody. In fact, it looks more like puddles of blood. If this is disturbing to you, PLEASE do not watch the video. There is also a single photo of a second area of urine, below, as well.
It's...
AMBERLY ALERT: HELP US FIND A MISSING CAT!-UPDATE!
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Wednesday April 11th, 2012 at 11:15 PM
A FEW MINUTES AFTER I POSTED THIS I GOT A CALL FROM KATHERINE. SHE JUST HAD TO GO BACK AND LOOK FOR AMBERLY AGAIN AND SHE FOUND HER! AMBERLY WAS ACROSS THE STREET SHUT INSIDE A NEIGHBOR'S STORAGE AREA! HURRAH! Now we just have to find a way to KEEP her inside!
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Last night I checked my email. I got a notice from Home Again, the microchip provider my rescue uses (we also use 24PetWatch). I get alerts about lost dogs and cats in my area and I'm signed up to be...
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