Wait, what? Yup, you read that title correctly: LIVING WITH HERPES. Feline Herpes, that is. Sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, + congestion … kitty got a cold? Maybe, but if the symptoms are persistent and/or reoccurring – it could be feline herpes, also known as feline viral rhinopneumonitis (FVR), rhinotracheitis virus and/or feline herpesvirus type…
When we rescued “Jessica Rabbit” we had no idea she would be the co-star of a book! Diagnosed with Spina Bifida, it took a very special family to be the perfect match for our little bunny-hopper. Check out Soot’s journey through the eyes of her adopter and her very special little Princess: http://katiemccomis.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/the-princess-and-the-kitten.html
This fall we were overwhelmed with the abandonment of 10 kittens at two separate adoption days. As a rescue group, with limited foster space, these events can be very hard to manage. Add malnourished, flea-ridden and then ringworm and it’s more like a disaster. In September, the seven-pack of Gallagher, Mischa, Brody, Natalie, Pedro, Nicole…
I live in a land of lists. Adopted animals, adoptable animals, TNR locations & requests, animals that need to be spayed/neutered, things to do, people to call/email, donations, expenses, pros, cons, ups and downs … When looking back on any time period, I tend to categorize events so that I can try to make sense…
As anyone that has to live with an engineer knows, we are compelled to figure out how things work. All the time. Our cats are not excluded from this character flaw trait. But lucky for everyone, Paul & TJ have expanded their “Engineer’s Guide to Cats” Series with version 2.0! Learn about Aspect Ratio Drift,…
The holiday season is well underway, which means warm memories, lots of cuddling with furry friends, and gift giving–oh yes–lots of gift giving! Whether you still need stocking stuffers, Secret Santa presents, or even a little something for yourself, you will be sure to find a gift for every type of animal lover here. Get…
There are many times in our lives when we are stressed out – running around like crazy people trying to get everything done. The “holiday season” is surely a great example. But, we aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of our packed schedules and long to-do lists – our pets can get stressed out…
This sweet girl was surrendered to a local shelter when she was approximately 5 years old. As a delicate Siamese-mix, she was devastated and petrified in the shelter environment. We were able to transfer her out and place her in a foster home. It took a few months before Harlow relaxed enough to show us…
Onychectomy, popularly known as declawing, is an operation to surgically remove an animal’s claws by means of amputating all or part of the distal phalanx, or end bones, of the animal’s toes. (definition per wikipedia). “Lilly” shows off her claws before her monthly pedicure. But, let’s be honest about declawing … it is the mutilation…
The New Jersey 2012 municipal shelter statistics are finally available (in general, rescue groups are not included). http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/documents/animaldisp12.pdf But, don’t get too excited – they aren’t really that pretty. Better than some states, sure … but are they acceptable in the age of knowledge, ever-increasing pet care (i.e. money spent on our pets) and increased…