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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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Miscellaneous Links about Aggression, Biting, House Soiling, Declawing and Hairballs

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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

 

Pieces of My Heart written by Jim Willis A story by Jim Willis Jim Willis is a writer and book editor, an animal welfare advocate, director of a multi-species, all-breed rescue and placement effort, The Tiergarten Sanctuary Trust, and accredited member of The American Sanctuary Association. He and his wife Nicole share their lives with over 40 rescued animals.

 

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.

 

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