During February, you may see red and pink everywhere for Valentine’s Day, but it’s also American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health. And here at Karma Cat Rescue Society, we believe every pet deserves a strong, healthy heart to carry them through a lifetime of love. Heart disease in cats and dogs…
Written by Karma Cat Foster, Socializer, Crafting Guru, and Blog Writer, Jacqueline R. Bringing home a new a cat is exciting; but for a shy cat, moving to a new environment can be scary. I know we all want our new cat to instantly love us and snuggle with us, and getting to know your…
Written by Karma Cat Foster, Socializer, Crafting Guru, and Blog Writer, Jacqueline R. This blog is meant to offer only the most basic information about some possible scenarios where first aid might be necessary at home. As always, consult your vet and follow their advice. While we hope to never have any emergencies or accidents…
Written by Karma Cat Foster, Socializer, Crafting Guru, and Blog Writer, Jacqueline R. with helpful content from 2020 KCZD blog post. What is a Pet Preparedness Plan? A pet preparedness plan is a set of simple but important steps you can take to ensure your pet’s health and safety in the case of a personal…
THE TALE OF THE STARFISH A young girl was walking along a beach upon which thousands of starfish had been washed up during a terrible storm. When she came to each starfish, she would pick it up, and throw it back into the ocean. People watched her with amusement. She had been doing this for…
Written by Karma Cat Foster, Socializer, and Blog Writer, Jacqueline R. and Executive Director, Krystal H. This month we asked staff reporter Kitty to answer some of the more frequently asked questions from our community of cat lovers. Dear Kitty; Our family is planning a vacation this summer, and we’d like to take our sweet…
“I may be old, but I’m not yet done…” Written by Karma Cat Foster, Socializer, and Blog Writer, Jacqueline R. “So here I stand, at the crossroads once again With time and choices stretching out before me And though the road ahead may be long and winding still I’ll make the most of every day,…
Written by Karma Cat Foster, Socializer, and Blog Writer, Jacqueline R. I recently had a conversation with our Executive Director, Krystal, and one of our volunteer TNR team members, Allison. What wonderful food for thought. TNR stands for Trap-Neuter-Return. It’s when we humanely trap cats living outdoors, arranged for them to be neutered, vaccinated, and…
Way back in 2010, this sweet and sassy calico was rescued with her 5 babies (affectionately called “the meepers”) from a community cat colony. Everyone was acclimated to indoor living, vetted and then the real work began: finding loving homes for them all. With A LOT of support from friends, family, and animal rescue superstars…
“May I Have The Envelope, Please. . .” Awards season is upon us! While there’s no category for cats and their star worthy performances (even though we at KCZD believe there should be), there are cats throughout history who have left their mark and become famous. Tabby and Dixie were President Abraham Lincoln’s much adored…