I had a dream about this kitten coming into my life and she is everything I have ever wanted. And there may sound a bit selfish, but it is true. She is very reminiscent of the first tortoiseshell Siamese I met as a child that acted much the same way. At first was I like yeah like that kind of...
Hello! My name is Zach. And this may not be the right place but I am a cat behaviorist and vet tech. Having some trouble just being optimistic. And I am not sure where to look. I have exhausted all options. I can't find anyone that actually knows what to do here. Anyone ever have to go to civil...
I have treated 10 cases of FIP successfully up to this point and I have learned so much about the disease process. I was also involved in a study at UC Davis for a cat that I treated. However, I am not prepared when a cat comes in extremely healthy and has a body full of fluid which is...
I understand this may be flagged as self-promotion (I decide not to make money from the books) but would love feedback. I am autistic and do not have a large group of friends to ask such questions. So my new book is titled: The 10% Factor: What Rescuing The Most Vulnerable Felines Taught Me...
I am treating an FIP kitten by the name of Felix. He was presented to me with an enlarged kidney, anemia, dehydration, and ataxia. Five veterinarians looked at him and did not have an answer for me, including three specialists. I then did ten hours of research on my own to come up with dry FIP...
I recently won some awards for my article on taming feral kittens - one which was awarded to me by the Trap King. Tell me - what would you like to see touched on about feral kittens, and what are some burning questions that you think need addressed? Sound off in the comments!
I am one step from publishing my book. Very excited. The title is: Living with Autism: What Cat Rescue Has Taught Me About Hope, Opportunity, and Never Giving Up In The Face of Bullying, Depression, and Suicide.
First off, this book will not make a single dime. I am printing every single book at cost to help provide this story for those going through hardship and for organizations that work with individuals with developmental disabilities. I wanted to say this since I am not promoting this to make...
Hello! Would like to ask how I can change my username. As my rescue organization evolves, I would like to keep my views and opinions separate from that of the Rescue for legal reasons, even though I am the main driving force in it. I would love to change my name to Siamic (Siamese + Dynamic) if...
This ragdoll was turned in yesterday at the rescue. She has not been able to breathe from her nose for 4 years, according to the owner who turned her in. Diagnosed with allergies at four different veterinarians, I refused to concede to this diagnosis and saw my primary veterinarian who is a...
I run a special needs cat rescue that does a ton of rehabilitation. I am a certified veterinary technician but I see and learn new things every single day.I have never been part of a rehabilitation case that has needed this big of an incision line. The veterinarian that surrendered him to us...
Today at the rescue, we taught our cats to fish for robotic fish toys. I feel strongly that enrichment must be unique, fun and beneficial. They are exercising their mind and their muscles. At the same time, the ripples created by the motorized fins encourage drinking.
I apologize for formatting errors ahead of time as I am typing in my phone. This picture is prior to surgery last year. We rescued a kitten who ended up having a cleft palate that was identified when she was under anesthetic for a spay at about 6 months old. We had to send her up 200 miles north...
Hey my name is Zach. I am 27 years old. I am a cat behavior consultant, veterinary technician and an autism specialist. I also am diagnosed with autism and major depressive disorder so that has made it harder to function in today's world. Nonetheless I have done pretty well for myself. I publish...
This is the first blind cat we have ever had at our rescue and certainly a new challenge for me as a cat behavior consultant. Name is Stevie and he is 8 years old. We are working with him on the various challenges that are being presented. It will be quite the challenge. We are doing bird sounds...
While I just posted a sad story in the rainbow bridge forum - here is this miracle cat to say the least. I saved two cats with a 5% of survival this year. This one is Hope. She was hit by a semi and had blindness, seizures, could not walk at all, was dehydrated, incontinent, hypothermic and...
I made a post some of you may have read about how I am the director of a cat rescue volunteering 80-120 hours a week. I can take the hard work and long hours. But the one thing that has stayed with me is the loss over the last few years. Loss in inevitable and only accounts for a small...
Hello! I run a cat rescue. May seem like a ramble because last week was a week that I put in 117 hours at the rescue. Just feel like I have to make a post because it has been overwhelmingly tiring and overwhelmingly amazing the same time. When I do not get everything done in life like somehow I...
My name is Zach Atteberry. I am new here - I am 26 years old and live in Missouri. I am cat behavior consultant through the IAABC since 2016 (and on several behavior boards) and a registered veterinary technician as of last year. I own a cat rescue which keeps me quite busy. I work on many...