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I just read this and hope everything is okay!

I adopted a puppy mill rescue dog a few years ago. She was with us for 4 years and she was always very afraid of all types of noises. She gave most males a wide berth and was quite wary of getting close to them. I was her protector and we were very close, but she missed out on so much because...

I used to give my dog Tink (chi/pom mix) Joint Care by Foster & Smith and she did quite well on it (she had a grade 2 patellar luxation and some hip arthritis; she was a former puppy mill dog ). I believe they have a separate formula for cats and it used to come in vanilla or liver flavor. One...

Some cats just dislike being held. It's not you, it's the cat. Also, please don't take this the wrong way - I would bet you know this - but when you hold the cat, it is important to supports his/her back paws and not let them "dangle". This helps them feel more secure and supported in your...

Our first cat pretty much ignored the Christmas tree. She was curious, but not so curious that she ever did any harm. She was an older cat who had been outside her whole life; been there, done that, I guess! Casey was a very good cat in almost all respects except with regard to the...

Most cats, if given the chance, will dart if they have the opportunity, IMHO. I concur that if you use a leash and harness, you will probably have much better control of the situation. Unless you have access to a secure outdoor enclosure (where the cat can be "outside" but cannot escape), it...

I have been owned by two males and one female. The female (who passed in 1993) was affectionate, but not overly so. She was very laid-back and adaptable and happy wherever she was and whomever she was with! Casey (who passed in 2008) was a cuddlebug. He was a tabby boy and liked attention...

Bless you for taking in this sweet baby and nursing her back to health.

Prayers for your sweet girl!

It so depends on the cat. I've read that cats are incredibly sensitive in that area and some really enjoy being touched there and some really dislike it. It would appear that even though they are showing their bellies, they are not necessarily inviting attention! I pretty much steer clear...

My brother found Buddy and Buddy prefers him to anyone else. When he comes through the door, he runs like a dog to go see him. It is pretty cute and endearing and my brother enjoys the attention. He will go equally to everyone, but if my brother is there, he'll be with him. I think I...

Major positive vibes for Evie........ My Buddy has the same issues with other cats, or I would be very interested in her! In my experience, brown tabbies are truly wonderful! I was owned by one for 15 years!

I am so sorry for the loss of your fur babies. I know it is a devastating loss for you. I also know that you made their lives incredibly better despite their physical ailments because they knew they were loved and cherished. You gave them the wonderful gift of a loving home! Please take...

God bless you for adopting these babies. You have done so much to improve the quality of their lives and I commend you so much for that. Please do not think of it in terms of time because they know nothing of time. They just know that they are cherished and loved and that means everything to...

Here is a link to the story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38619355...and_parenting/

I was once the guardian of a partially blind dog (she was missing her left eye). I would suspect that the guidelines for both would be pretty much the same. I did not use scent marking for her, as I was assured by her foster mom that she got around quite well once she had "mapped" the...

I agree that the stress is making him a bit crazy and the scent of your family's cat is adding to that stress. It does take time. Please be patient with both him and yourself and take the time to reassure him that all will soon be well. Cats like their regular routine and become stressed at...

Wow, that is great news!

I am so sorry for your pain. And I understand it completely as someone in my area put a baby kitten in a library drop box and he did not survive. I dearly wanted to adopt that baby and give him a wonderful home, but he was just not strong enough to survive that type of cruely. My heart just...