Resources

Helpful Information

TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) for Feral Cats

• National Feral Cat Day is October 16th. Please check out the following website for more information: National Feral Cat Day

• The following links are specifically about TNR for feral cats: AlleyCat.org

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Helpful Articles About Your New Cat or Kitten

• Bringing Home Your New Cat or Kitten

• Welcoming Your New Kitten

• Introducing a New Cat or Kitten to Your Cats

• 6 Steps to Introduce a New Cat To Your Dog

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Litter Box or Spraying Issues

• Cats Peeing in the Wrong Place

• Litter Box Training and Maintenance

• Reducing Urine Marking

• Tips to Stop Your Cat From Spraying

• Removing Stains and Odors

• Litter box suggestions

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Scratching and Claw Trimming

• A Behavioral Alternative to Cat Declawing

• Train Your Cat to Scratch Where You Want

• How to Trim Your Cat's Nails

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Health and Vaccines

• Vaccines and Vaccination Schedule for Cats and Kittens

• Emergency First Aid Tips for Cats

• Care Sheet for your Cat or Kitten

• Poisonous Plants

• Top 10 Toxic Substances for Cats

• Allergy Brochure

• A Hairy Dilemma (hairballs)

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Scared or Hiding Cats

• Hiding Cats

• Fearful Behavior

• Feline Anti Stress Protocol

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Behavior Problems

• Feline Behavior Problem - Destructive Behavior

• Feline Behavior Problem - Aggression

• Is Your Kitten Biting You or Playing Too Rough

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Miscellaneous Articles

• How to Keep Your Indoor Kitty Happy

• How to Transition an Outdoor Cat to Indoors

• Understanding Your Cat

• When a Cat is Like a Teenager

• Traveling and moving with your cat

• catsinternational.org/articles

• resources.bestfriends.org/cats/behavior 

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General Informational Sites

Need advice on cat behavior problems such as inappropriate scratching, not using the litter box, introducing cats or a cat into the household, etc., then check out this link: CatsInternational.org

Getting a cat makes life great. Want to make it even better? Prepare for these commonly overlooked steps when getting a cat - Top 10 Mistakes When Getting A New Cat.: catchannel.com

Best Friends is the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the world and sponsors the no more homeless pets conferences. BestFriends.org

Our Neighbors in Caldwell County share our passion for protecting the welfare of our four-legged companions.

Visit them here: Caldwell Animal Rescue

The Humane Society of Catawba County offers low-cost spay / neuter services through the Foothills Low-Cost Spay-Neuter Clinic.  

More details are on the Catawba County Humane Society Website or call them at 828.464.2349. or 828.464.8879.

Email: spayneuter@catawbahumane.org

In Burke County REASON subsidizes spay-neuter procedures. To see if you and your pets qualify, visit their website or call 828.403.3675.