Do cats remember specific incidents with humans? Do cats appreciate human help? I have syringe-fed Marty and Mom has bathed his bottom countless times since he arrived from the colony as an orphan with severe diarrhea. Even with all that interaction, after he got old enough to eat on his own and explore the house, he did not […]
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Sweet Boy
Look at Sweet Boy’s beautiful blue eyes! Wouldn’t those light up your home… and your life? 🙂 Sweet Boy is from a lady who fell and unexpectedly went into the hospital and was then moved into a nursing home. I think he was confused about her sudden absence because he did not come up to […]
Why Has My Cat Quit Eating?
I am not a rescue, just an individual seeking to help hapless cats; however, I have trapped and vetted over 110 cats since 2019 and am still seeking homes for many who are still at The Duncan Home For Wayward Cats awaiting adoption. This article is not intended to provide medical advice for your pet, […]
The Two Thousand Dollar Tortie
Tortitude. One word to describe the unique personality often displayed by Tortiseshell cats. “Tortoiseshell cats are believed to have a stronger, fiercely independent personality, strong-willed attitude, and be generally feisty. This means they have a greater inclination to hiss, bite, chase, and scratch humans.” “ARE TORTOISESHELL CATS RARE? Tortie cats are relatively rare when compared […]
How Do I Know If My Cat Has FIP?: Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
What Is FIP? What is Feline Infectious Peritinitis (FIP)? (Cornell University) Overview of Feline Infectious Peritinitis (FIP)Â (Merk Manual) Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)Â (National Laboratory of Medicine) Diagnostic Tests Available For Diagnosing Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) (Sage Journals) Diagnostic trees to reach a likely diagnosis of FIPÂ (European Advisory Board On Cat Diseases) […]
Importance of Spay And Neuters
These are Not My Cats, But They Have Been Fully Vetted Because I Care Previous Next These are not my cats, but each one has been fully vetted so they can have a better cat life than before and so they do not contribute to cat overpopulation in Texas. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and […]
Helping Hallie
Oct 20, 2021 (pre-spay) Dec 8, 2021 (post-spay) Fig 1 After 20 days kenneled, medicated and fed heavily Fig 2 Dec 28, 2021 Fig 3 Aug 30, 2022 Meds and Food Hallie came to us on 05/26/2021 from an abandoned colony of cats and kittens. She was always quiet and very timid, hiding all the […]
Humbled and Inspired
I am humbled every day by those who donate so I can help our furry friends. I am touched by the generosity that finds me so I can help animals who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances through no fault of theirs. I am dismayed by the number of humans who turn a blind eye to […]
If You Feed Them, Fix Them
An animal lover’s dilemma is seeing homeless cats and kittens and wanting to help them by feeding them, but that act of kindness has unfortunate consequences unless the animals are also spayed and neutered. If you cannot trap and vet them yourself, please donate to those who can and notify them about the cats you […]
How To Multiply Your Caring
Animal lovers everywhere, if you care about unfortunate kittens & cats and you want to help them, but you simply cannot home them or trap, board, feed, transport, spay, neuter, worm, vaccinate, and microchip them yourself, you can still make all that happen for them when you donate to someone who is in a position […]