For those of you local to the Philadelphia and surrounding areas, you may have heard whispers of Kittydelphia floating around in passing conversation, like an impossible dream being carried by a gentle breeze – a promise of insurmountable happiness and bliss in its truest, purest form. But what is Kittydelphia? Is it, you know, like, […]
About a decade ago, my husband and I went to our local humane shelter in search of a kitten. Although the county shelter did its best between staff and volunteers, the place was still a bit unpleasant – not built for the comfort of its occupants, short on funds, and overburdened with animals in need […]
Cats are commonly believed to be one of nature’s proudest creatures. From the way they walk to the way they stare off into the distance with the refined composure of a writer or poet, to the way they sit in the middle of the room during a party and lick their butts in full view […]
It’s become a common sight in veterinary offices throughout the U.S. in recent years: A concerned client rushes in, cradling a newly-adopted cat or kitten who is lethargic, weak and near death. After ruling out a list of common ailments, the veterinarian asks about diet, and that’s when it all begins to make sense. The […]
I am lucky enough not to be allergic to cats, but some of my friends are: take my best friend, for example. She’s allergic but adopted her adorable fuzzbutt Thor, and she can’t imagine him not being part of her daily life. While her allergy is mild enough (thanks to allergy shots) that it was […]
Every pet parent’s worst nightmare is their beloved furball discovering something poisonous. Despite the fact that small hints are dropped (hiding in dark spaces, refusing food, or getting sick), it’s difficult to know when your pet has ingested a toxic substance. While we do our best to keep them away from such substances, their curious […]
