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Affectionate, Cuddly Ouisa Needs A Home

If you (or any of your friends) are considering getting a cat and there are currently no other cats living with you, please come meet Ouisa. (Her name is French, and is pronounced like “Louisa” without the “Looo”. It’s sorta like “Weeeza”.) She’s currently living at the Feline Friends Adoption Center.

I’ve known Ouisa Bean . . . → Read More: Affectionate, Cuddly Ouisa Needs A Home

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Cat In A Tree Emergency Rescue (website)

I recently learned about a really cool website called Cat In A Tree Emergency Rescue. Its most useful resource is a directory of people and businesses who help rescue cats who are stuck in trees.

The directory lists three people in the Olympia area who help rescue cats from trees:

1. Moore Trees & Co . . . → Read More: Cat In A Tree Emergency Rescue (website)

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Peaceful Transitions (In-Home Euthanasia)

A cat who was dear to me died this week. It’s always very hard for me to hear news like this.

Jane Ear's death in 2006 broke my heart

There was a stretch of 4 years in which 3 of my own cats died, and during that time I had a lot of ideas . . . → Read More: Peaceful Transitions (In-Home Euthanasia)

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Santa’s Litter Helper: Litter Lifter Scooper (product review)

I admit it might sound strange to give a litter scoop as a gift… But hear me out.

I just bought something that would make a fabulous gift for cat lovers: the Litter Lifter scooper (www.litter-lifter.com). People on litter box duty will appreciate its features but they might not splurge on it – at around . . . → Read More: Santa’s Litter Helper: Litter Lifter Scooper (product review)

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Fastest Gums In The West (Treats For Toothless Dogs And Cats)

I’ve cared for quite a few animals who have no (or few) teeth. Through trial and error, I’ve found a handful of treats that work well for dogs and cats who gum their way through life.

Bonito flakes are the most popular among my toothless cat pals. In pet supply stores, the brand I see . . . → Read More: Fastest Gums In The West (Treats For Toothless Dogs And Cats)

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