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No-Kill vs. Kill Shelters
So what does it mean to support and adopt from no-kill shelter vs. a kill shelter? A no-kill shelter makes a commitment to
every animal it takes in that it will house it for however long it takes, no matter how much it costs, until a home is found,
even if a home is never found. A kill shelter puts down animals it deems un-adoptable; almost immediately. That means older
animals, special needs animals, shy animals, unattractive animals, you-name- it are killed; almost before the person dropping
it off can get back to their car. So you may think that adopting from a kill shelter means you save a life but adopting from
a no-kill means you don't but for every animal adopted at a no-kill they can take in another animal and save another life.
And don't forget that most of the kill shelters receive lots of government funding and tax dollars and kill animals with
them; and the no kills receive nothing. Please research who you support carefully, every shelter is not created equally.
Saint Meows Cat Shelter in Cambridge, MA this is no-kill shelter that saved my cat, Roxie (please consider donating to them,
fostering cats or kittens for them or adopting your next cat from them.)
Saint Meows No-Kill Animal Shelter
Animal
Nutrition
You are what you eat, and so is your pet. If you feed your pet garbage food he or
she will not have a long healthy life, if you spend a little bit more on food and educate yourself on what is in pet food
and why the good stuff costs more you will realize why it is your vet bills will be smaller in the long run. Think about
it, it just makes sense.
Whats really in Pet Food from the Animal Protection Institute (API)
Selecting a Commercial Pet Food from API
Easy to Understand Article about Pet Nutrition
How to find Animal Friendly Pet Foods
I feed Roxie Innova cat food.
Declawing
Declawing is actually a barbaric practice. It is not just removing the nails or claws
of a cat, it is an amputation of the toes and part of the foot causing the cat to walk on her joints. It is illegal around
the world, and many indivuals and organizations are working to outlaw it here, in the US. Cat owners must educate themselves
on this surgery and other options. To mutilate an animal in this way should never be a consideration. Please, read and ask
question before you defend or consider doing this practice.
The Truth About Declawing from Cats International
An explanation of what happens in declawing surgery, do not assume you know.
Why Cats Need Claws and Dozens of Links
Join the World and Outlaw Declawing Petition Online
Feline
Human Bond
Bonding with Roxie was something I worried terribly about before I got her. How much
would she be able to connect with a human after the way she was abused was a constant question in my head. Well the answer
was exactly what I knew it would be from my own life and what the shelter told me it would be that only unconditonal love.
patience and time could create a bond and that I would have to work hard and wait and see what happened. That didn't stop
me from researching like crazy though, because that is my style. Here is some of what I found.
Feline/Human Bond
Animal/Human Bond
Animal
Cruelty and the Connection to Crime
Cruelty to animals and crimal offenses have long been connected. Women who are survivors
of domestic violence frequently report that their animals have been mistreated as well and police know that serial murders
and sexual offenders frequently began their criminal careers with animal cruelty. In many countries animal cruelty is investigated
much more carefully and prosecuted much more severely than in the US because of these connections, as goes the old adage,
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
First Strike: The Connection Between Animal Cruelty and Abuse
State Animal Cruelty Laws from API
Why
All Cats Should be Indoor Cats
I can't even tell you the looks of distain cat owners get from the people at shelters
when they try to defend the fact that they let their cats outside. Shelter workers reply something like, "Do you have
cars where you live? Dogs? Coyotes? Other animals? Any of those is reason enough to never let your cat out of doors. The
indoor cat can live to be 18 years out the outdoor cat is lucky to see 8. Humans domesticated cats, we tamed them, we are
obligated to keep them safe and that means inside. These sites explain it better than I do.
The Campaign for Safer Birds and Cats
An Inside Cat is a Safe Cat
Keeping Cats Indoors
How to make your outdoor cat an indoor cat
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