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I Drink Therefore I Am (Importance of moisture in cat diets)

Fuji in the tub

Cats evolved to get dietary moisture from their food, or fresh meat.

Most domestic cats eating dry kibble need more moisture than they’re getting. In the last few years, people have become more aware of the importance of keeping cats well hydrated. The moisture provided by a primarily wet diet . . . → Read More: I Drink Therefore I Am (Importance of moisture in cat diets)

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Slip Slidin’ No More

Creative uses of non-skid carpet pads can minimize common annoyances for people who live with dogs and cats.

Obviously these pads are made to go under area rugs, and when used that way dogs and cats have an easier time controlling their movements as they run through the house or wrestle.

I use these pads . . . → Read More: Slip Slidin’ No More

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Introducing… Rumi

Rumi is the newest member of my feline family, joining us in June 2010. He’s named after the thirteenth-century Sufi poet, Rumi. (PBS ran a great video about the poet.)

Rumi’s wounds

He’s about the same age as Emma. I met him just hours after he showed up at Feline Friends. The people who . . . → Read More: Introducing… Rumi

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Introducing… Emma (M.J.)

Emma during recovery

In January 2010, Snicklefritz (Fritz), Andy and I welcomed a new kitty into our home.

We call her Emma, but the name given to her at Feline Friends was MJ, the initials of a long-time Feline Friends volunteer and supporter who died at the same time that MJ was found.

She . . . → Read More: Introducing… Emma (M.J.)

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Introducing… Raggedy Andy Dusty

I live near a large patch of old growth forest where I’m sure people toss cats they can no longer care for. There is also a fairly large feral cat population.

Kells Missiano Del Gato

I provide food, fresh water, shelter, and warm bedding for these cats in a building that I call “Missiano . . . → Read More: Introducing… Raggedy Andy Dusty

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