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Sunday Quotes: Laughter

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Do you spend enough time laughing? I know I don’t. I was reminded of that last weekend when I went to see the Barbie movie. My friend and I laughed so hard through much of the movie, and it felt wonderful. And I realized I hadn’t laughed that much in a long time.Continue Reading

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Sunday Quotes: Worrying

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Of all the habits I’ve been trying to break over the course of my life, worry seems to be the most difficult to eradicate, and lately, it’s gotten a little out of control again. I’m not fond of thunderstorms (maybe I was a cat in a prior life?) and I find myself getting anxious when the forecast calls for storms. And half the time, the storms never even materialize, reminding me over and over how useless worrying truly is.Continue Reading

Help the Maui Humane Society Help Pets Lost or Injured in the Fires

I can’t even wrap my mind around the devastation on parts of Maui. I think we’ve become somewhat numb to the constant coverage of disasters as they’re becoming ever more frequent thanks to the climate crisis, but there’s something about this one that is particularly shocking. I hope and pray that at least some pets survived, and they will need help. The Maui Humane Society is on the ground trying to save as many pets as they can.Continue Reading

Emergency Preparedness for Cats

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Natural disasters are becoming more frequent. Wildfires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards: any of these may force you to leave your home on short notice. Evacuating is often easier for dogs, and some may even consider it a fun adventure; simply clip on a leash and a dog will follow you anywhere. But most cats are creatures of habit, and having their normal routines and environments disrupted results in stressed-out kitties that may end up running and hiding. It’s therefore crucial to have a cat-friendly emergency plan in place in the event you ever have to leave your home in a hurry. Continue Reading

My Cat-astrophic Year, Part Four: The Challenges of Caring For San Diego State University’s Community Cats

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Written by Ingrid R. Niesman MS PhD

This is the fourth part in my series about important feline topics seen through my own experiences in 2022. You can read the previous posts here:

My Cat-astropic Year, Part One: The Challenges of Treating Feline Asthma

My Cat-astropic Year, Part Two: Losing a Cat to Aggressive Lymphoma Highlights the Need for Better Diagnostics and Treatment

My Cat-astropic Year: Rescuing and Rehoming a Siamese Cat

Today’s post addresses the challenges of caring for feral cats on a college campus as experienced by me at San Diego State University (SDSU.)Continue Reading

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Review: Dear Stray

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I’m not a good judge of children’s’ books, but I figure if a book touches my heart, it must be a good book to read to young children? Dear Stray is a book about a girl who adopts a feisty kitten from the shelter.Continue Reading

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