Just One Day
What if there were no cats killed just because they didn't have a home?Just One Day will let us imagine what that is like.
June 11, 2012 will be that day.
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- Cat Brains, Explained Learn about how cat brains work with this interactive site
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- advoCATS, Inc Homes and Feral Cats in Hawaii
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- Chase, the No Face Cat Chase is happy, though unusual looking. A lesson for us all.
- Myth Not Myth: Real Shelter Solutions The Truth About Shelter Overpopulation
- Nathan Winograd: No Kill Shelter Movement We can fully, completely, and without reservation embrace No Kill as our future.
- Pets with Disabilities Because their spirits are not broken
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- Litter Box Central Discuss the best litter maintenance methods.
- Moggies: Home of the Online Cat Guide A UK site with good advice and lots of cute pics!
- Psychology & the Missing Cat Ways to Find a Lost Cat
- Rainbow Bridge Yes, I cry every time I read this poem. But it helps.
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- The Cat Therapist Carol Wilbourn, mother of cat psychology
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Author Archives: Pamela
Dear Pammy, It’s true about Cat Civilization
I recently had an exchange that had me dancing around the room and scooping up my cats for cuddles. Mr WayofCats knows that when I tell our cats, “You are such good kitties, you help other cats all over the … Continue reading
The competing impulses in rescue
Who can resist those heart-tugging eyes on the commercials? Well, it depends on how one defines resistance. As discussed in this article: Despite research from the Ad Council that found people are not motivated to adopt pets by sad pictures … Continue reading
Tristan’s Big Adventure
Tristan had a big weekend. James Bond (far left) had the least reason in the world to welcome Tristan. He had his own kitten, RJ, and now his own protege, Olwyn. He just knew Tristan would want to tackle heads, … Continue reading



