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Cats and Dogs Working Together To Find Lost Pets
This story was featured on the Animal Planet Show Must Love Cats. Cheeto the cat helps train dogs to help find lost cats. Check out Karma the Pit Bull Detective…..this is a cool story!
Jack, Where Are You?
As many of you know, there’s a trending story across the net about Jack, the cat missing from American Airlines baggage area at JFK Airport in New York.
This morning, I read Jack’s mom has hired a pet detective to help locate the cat that’s been missing almost a week.
I’m wondering how Jack managed to escape in the first place, figuring he was in a crate in the baggage area, not sure how he got away. Based on this incident, it would seem more training should be on the agenda for baggage handlers moving live cargo such as pets.
Once a cat does escape, it can be very difficult to get them back. So I have a question for you, what have you found successful in getting an escaped feline to return?
Jack, your mom misses you, please return to her soon!
Is This Your Cat?
I love this video! After watching it again, I’m convinced Marty has also watched it……he’s used many of the moves this cat uses. I’m really glad I don’t have a baseball bat, you’ll see why I say that when you watch this……
Enjoy!
Is Your Cat a Night Owl?
One thing I’ve been dealing with since Marty, aka “Party Marty” joined our household is his fondness for waking up in the middle of the night.
At first the 3 a.m. wake-up calls weren’t too bad, but after a couple weeks of it, the novelty definitely wore off. So what are some things to do to prevent your cat from waking you up at crazy hours?
One thing that’s worked for me is ignoring Marty when he starts pleading in his whiny voice. When that doesn’t work, he usually finds things that make noise (the blinds are a favorite) to try to get me up. Although it can be very difficult to not acknowledge him (keep in mind that yelling is a form of acknowledgement), I’ve found that it does seem to be working.
Something else I’ve started doing is playing with him more to use up some of his pent-up energy. I’ve been breaking up our play sessions throughout the day, reserving some for the evening with the thought of tiring him out so he’ll sleep better, and hopefully longer.
If your cat is one that likes to get physical, as in sitting on your chest and looking at you, or, as Bo used to do, pull your hair, it might be worth considering making the bedroom a kitty-free zone by closing the door.
What has worked for you to prevent your cat from keeping you up nights?
7 Signs Your Cat is Bored
If cats don’t have enough to keep them busy, boredom will set in, often with less than fun results. He are some signs your cat is bored:
1. Weight gain
2. Change in activity level
3. Destructive behavior
4. Over grooming
5. Lack of grooming
6. Change in sleeping habits
7. Changes in interaction with family
To help remedy boredom, spend more time in play sessions with your cat if possible. Another possible solution is introducing puzzle toys to stimulate your cat’s sense of curiosity.
Adding a companion cat may also help relieve boredom if you’re away from home frequently. if you do decide to add another cat to the family, be sure to introduce them to existing pets properly to prevent behavior issues among the family pets.
Source: “Starting from Scratch” by Pam Johnson-Bennett
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How Far Will Your Cat Go to Wake You Up?
I love these videos! I think Marty is this cat in real life. I can’t let him see this video to give him ideas like the baseball bat! Enjoy!
It’s A Cat Thing, You Wouldn’t Understand
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve probably had to deal with your cat going potty outside his/her litterbox. Figuring out the root cause and taking steps to correct it can be exasperating, so much so that litterbox issues are one of the main reasons cat owners surrender their pets.
Some pet owners are turning to animal communicators to help them find solutions to problems like litterbox avoidance. A blog I subscribe to, thehappylitterbox.com, recently posted an interview with a pet psychic that’s worked with many pets and their owners.
It’s quite an interesting read, so if you’d like to check out the article, go to http://www.thehappylitterbox.com/2011/05/pet-psychics-%E2%80%93-can-they-help-solve-litter-box-issues/
Speak Your Cat’s Language…or at Least Understand It!
Marty, the educated cat: Ever wonder what your kitty’s mood truly is? We can be a fussy sort, so here are some clues to enlighten you:
**If we are relaxed and conent, our ears will be at a normal angle and the tail will be relaxed or upright, with our whiskers standing straight out from the face.
**If we are feeling overly-assertive and aggressive, we will flatten our ears and then rotate them backwards. We might swish or thump the tail and the hairs on it will bristle.
**If we are afraid, our ears will go back against our head and our eyes and pupils will open wide. You might also notice that the hair on the tail and on the back stand up.
**If you have annoyed one of us, we will pull back our whiskers tightly against the face and then twitch the tip of the tail. Look out!
Something else to recognize: If you discover your cat resting with his eyes half-closed and his whiskers and ears are in an unusual position for an appreciable amount of time, with his tail between his legs, he may be telling you he is not feeling well. He may purr, but not in a fun way. He may simply purr because your presence makes him feel comforted. Be observant and call your vet.
So, if you want to understand your cat better, learn a new language: body language!
(Thanks to catname.org for this insightful information!)
This Cat is a Lifesaver
Here’s the story of Leroy, a cat that saved his person’s life, and helped saved the neighbors too!
Does Your Cat Sulk?
Jessie, the lovable pooch:
I have to tell you. I am so glad I am a dog. Living with a cat is an emotional roller coaster. At times I just do not understand Bo. First he is up, then he is down. I can’t keep pace with it all. Do you ever wonder why cats sulk in the first place? Are they depressed? Have they given into the fact that dogs are the superior species? What gives? Well, I did some research and learned a few things, but don’t tell Bo this gets him off the hook for erratic behavior.
Humans are important to a cat. When a cat is scolded or reprimanded, he gets offended and intimidated. When you look down at him, he views that gaze as a look he associates with an enemy. For many animals, the eyes are a signal of power. (Note to self: work on eye expressions later!) When compared to its size, a cat’s eyes are huge. In hostile situations, a dominant cat will stare down his rival, who will most likely look the other way and retreat. So, when your cat turns away after he has been disciplined, he is not ignoring you. He is actually surrendering. (Wow…I like that…maybe I can work on my disciplinary actions and get Bo to surrender to me!)
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