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1. Adopt-a-Cat Month
2. California to ban declawing?
3. Miscellaneous Links
    *Cat Watches TV
    *Job Opportunity
    *Male Cat Facts
4. Sleeping Positions
 
1. PET FOOD NEWS & INFO

 
Did You Know?
Most cats are lactose intolerant.
Cats are only equipped to digest dairy when they are very young. Even then, they are only meant to drink the milk produced by their own species.

Suggested for you:
Download this free ebook on feeding your cat,
by Dr. Lisa Pierson, at catinfo.org
The link is on the first page of the website.
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Natural Pet Care
 
For a comprehensive care regimen for your pets, this website contains information, educational courses (many are free), and product advice to help you treat your pet naturally.
https://vitalanimal.com
 
Things we can do to help animals:
 
Sign petitions, write to your legislators and local officials, check local shelters to learn their needs and how you can help. Adopt one in need if you can. Assist with Trap Neuter Release programs in your area.
 

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June 1, 2022    
1. June is Adopt-a-Cat Month

Top Ten Things You Can Do
"This month you will see more shelter events, articles and promotions to celebrate cats in need of adoption. In truth, EVERY month should be Adopt-a-Cat month and we need to continue working every day to get cats into forever homes, most especially the older cats who are often overlooked."
https://catbehaviorassociates.com/adopt-a-cat-month-top-ten-things-you-can-do/

June is also:
Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month -  What Can You Do?
What if you can’t adopt? Here are ten more ways you can still help:
https://www.petfinder.com/pet-adoption/cat-adoption/june-is-adopt-a-shelter-cat-month/

Adopting a Cat? Now What?
Follow these guidelines to make your cat/kitten adoption a success for both of you:
https://www.petfinder.com/pet-adoption/cat-adoption/cat-adoption-first-30-days/
https://www.petfinder.com/pet-adoption/cat-adoption/cat-adoption-checklist/

What About Ferals?

Feral cats can be adopted, too, but it's quite a bit different from the average house pet adoption. The following sites can help:

https://undercoverpethouses.com/blog/7-critical-questions-to-ask-before-adopting-a-feral-cat/
https://barncatlady.com/how-to-adopt-a-barn-cat/
https://thecatsite.com/threads/adopted-feral-or-semi-feral-from-a-shelter.398514/
https://thecatsite.com/threads/adopting-feral-cats-for-mouse-control-help.436249/

https://www.touchedbyapaw.org/adopting-a-feral-kitten  
This technique can work for adults also. In either case, the cat must be restrained somehow to prevent them running away. The time varies with the cat. Mostly, the older they are, the longer the restraint period must last...usually several weeks.
 
2. California considers banning declawing of cats  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers could soon ban the declawing of cats solely for the convenience of humans, advancing a bill on Thursday to halt what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin.

Claws on cats grow from the bone, not skin. Removing them sometimes requires amputating bones, while other procedures sever tendons to prevent a cat from extending its claws.
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/politics/california-considers-banning-declawing-cats-in-most-cases/103-df13e9a6-d423-4911-a649-167ae485d5
Photo of the Month

Holly
 
This is Holly, who lived to be 27 years old!
 
If you would like to see your cat in
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the email address listed on the left.
 
 
3. Miscellaneous Links
 
Here's a video of a cat that loves cartoons on TV:
Cat Waits Patiently Every Morning For Mom To Turn On Cartoons - The Dodo
https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/cat-waits-patiently-every-morning-for-mom-to-turn-on-cartoons  (Sent in by my good friend, Pam Majoras.)
 
Job Opportunity
Two full-time positions are available as an animal caregiver at one of the largest farmed animal sanctuaries in the United States, in Grass Valley, Calif.
This is an incredible opportunity to grow your knowledge of animal behavior, medicine and care. Duties include but aren’t limited to daily feeding, cleaning, assisting in medical exams, transporting animals, and so much more.

Apply here to join our Animal Care team:
https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=FcZxUGBk2o4%3D
All positions:
https://animalplace.org/get-involved-job-openings/

12 Surprising Facts About Male Cats (#9 is Disturbing)

https://youtu.be/B5WV0DjYwVQ

cat resting
4. 20 Cat Sleeping Positions and What They Mean

"Much of a cat’s sleeping behavior stems from social tendencies. Despite their reputation as aloof, cats can have social connections and form bonds with pet parents and other pets."

Just remember: Exposing the belly is NOT an invitation for you to rub it.

https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/cat-sleeping-positions-and-what-they-mean
 
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