Articles
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May 1, 2010
Survey Says ... Get a Cat!
The Morris Animal Foundation surveyed non-cat owners about their perceptions of cats to gain insight into what may be preventing them from finding those homes. The results show that the next wave of cat owners may come from unexpected segments of society.
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March 1, 2010
The "101" Department: Helping Cats Find Their Happy Place
A cat adoption space should appeal to both felines and the people who come to see them. Learn how shelters are sprucing up their cat rooms with elements that keep cats engaged and please potential adopters, too.
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March 1, 2010
It's a Cat-Help-Cat World
When the lions and tigers at In-Sync Exotics sanctuary lent a paw by hosting an event to help their lap cat counterparts at a neighboring cat rescue, both groups benefited.
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November 1, 2009
The Behavior Department: Clicking with Shelter Cats
Did you know that clickers can be used to benefit cats as well as dogs? A handful of volunteers, armed with clickers, fresh treats, and a few simple instructions, can reduce feline stress and bring shelter cats out of their shells.
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November 1, 2009
The Catnip Conundrum
While the subject of catnip has provoked the occasional heated discussion on shelter listservs over the years, the experts interviewed for this story agreed that, for the majority of cats, there's nothing to ponder: Life is much more interesting with catnip.
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November 1, 2009
The Dollars and Sense of Spay/Neuter for Cats
A study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) supports statistically what animal shelters know from experience-that households with higher incomes are more likely to spay or neuter their cats.
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November 1, 2009
Creating Pro-Kitty Cities
Using new thoughtful and unique adoption campaigns, two shelters try to draw attention to and increase adoptions of their feline residents.
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November 1, 2009
Shelter Medicine: Scaredy Cat or Feral Cat?
In the shelter, it's hard to tell the difference between truly feral cats and those who are tame but acting frightened and reactive. The way you handle these cats can make all the difference'with time and TLC, they will show their true colors.
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November 1, 2009
Mouthpieces: Why Are the Kitties Sneezing?
This installment of Mouthpieces provides information on the prevalance and relative innocence of upper respiratory infections in shelter cats, and encourages potential adopters to look past the sniffles when seeking their perfect feline companion.
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July 1, 2009
Shelter Medicine: The Best Medicine
Upper respiratory infections in cats are an ongoing challenge for shelter staff seeking to keep their kitties healthy and adoptable. Brenda Griffin, D.V.M., lays the groundwork for an approach to keep cats wheeze-free.
