I have wonderful news from Myka’s new family. Little Myka is thriving! At first, his feline brother and sister weren’t too sure about having a baby in the house. They hissed and played “hard to get” for a few days. Now they are all one big happy family. Myka is a people cat, he likes to be …
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Kitten Update – Two Found Homes!
Great news! Yesterday, the buff kitten was a adopted by a very nice woman who lives in Phoenix. The little guy will be an only child in his new home. Although he will miss his brothers, I think he will thrive as an only cat. He loves attention. His new owner promised to send me updates. I …
Brown Tabby Male Kitten
The Explorer This little guy was the most athletic kitten of the litter. He loved to climb anything and everything he saw. Scratches still cover my legs from his sharp little claws. Because of him, I kept my feet up on a stool when he was loose. One night, he stared at my legs, gathered himself, jumped and …
Aggression Between Your Dogs – How To Stop It
Aggression between dogs in the same household is a difficult problem. Often, the dominant dog turns on the submissive one for no apparent reason. Unfortunately, the episodes will escalate in severity over time. Here are my recommendations for dealing with this challenge. Sadly, some dogs will never get along. Finding a new home for one of them might be your only option. Please note, these …
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Labrador Retrievers – Name A Genetic Disease Associated With Exercise
This beautiful girl is Daisy, a Labrador Retriever. Daisy likes to spend her days chasing balls and dumbbells in the backyard. She races after toys with the unbridled joy common to hunting dogs. Her energy knows no bounds. Unfortunately, not all labs share Daisy’s endurance. During strenuous activity, some will suffer from a neurolgic condition that affects their …
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The Buff Kitten
The Teddy BearThis little fellow reminds me of Baloo, the character in Disney’s Jungle Book. When he nurses, he likes to lie on his back. He closes his eyes and massages the air with both front feet. His actions remind me of Baloo singing about the ‘Bare (or is it Bear) Necessities’ while scratching his back on a tree. This …
Video of Long Haired Black Kitten
The Thinker The second kitten of the litter is a long haired black male. This little guy watches the other kittens, thinks about it and then decides whether to join them or not. Of the four kittens, he is the most laid back and is very intelligent. He was the first kitten to use the litter box! (Look, they haven’t …
Introducing Your New Baby To The Family Cat
Welcoming a new human baby into the family is a joyous time for everyone . . . except the pets. Why? Because the attention once lavished on them is now given to the infant. They are confused, upset and sometimes even jealous of the new addition. Here are my recommendations for making this a more …
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