Cat Grooming Myths
I’m always met with raised eyebrows when I explain what I do for a living. It seems there are many “myths” being perpetuated about cat grooming that aren’t entirely true. I’d like to help dispel some of these myths for you. * CATS GROOM THEMSELVES – Cats lick themselves. If you licked yourself all over, […]
Stress in Cats
by April Minech Stress is something we deal with in our everyday lives…money, kids, our jobs, even what to eat for dinner can cause our minds to frazzle. Our animals are no different, and often they silently deal with their own stressors without the benefit of a spa day or beverage with friends. For shelter […]
Of Starfish and Kittens
Spring is the time for newborns. Even with short or mild winters, the lengthening days reach a point in February that send a signal to get ready for birth or to get about reproducing so youngsters can mature during the most plentiful and temperate time of year. Now, in spring, the first wave of kittens […]
Introducing The Washington County Mon Valley Companion Animal Project
For the last four years the Fluffyjean Fund for Felines has partnered with WAHS to attack the problem of homeless cats in Washington County thru TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return to care taker). As a result of data collected, several issues have been empirically identified as contributing factors to the problem of homeless animals. Based on the data […]
Your Indoor-only Cat Got Outside!
By Bernadette Kazmarski A non-scientific study conducted in 2011 by the Missing Animal Response Network determined that 93% of escaped indoor-only cats were found hiding within a 3-house radius of their escape point. They partnered with the University of Queensland (Australia) to conduct the first-ever Missing Cat Study to further information about lost cat behavior. […]
HCMT Free and Low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinics January to June 2019
PRESS RELEASE/FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Between January and June 2019 HCMT has seven free and low-cost spay/neuter clinics scheduled for stray/feral and rescued/pet cats. Each spay and neuter reduces the number of homeless cats in the Pittsburgh region, and helps everyone be a part of the solution. Clinics fill up fast and registration well ahead of […]
Water for Pets, Wildlife—and People—in Summer’s Heat
Many people think that since animals live in the wild and survive, all animals can survive the heat “naturally”. Nothing could be further from the truth for either our pets or the creatures that live right outside our doors. Any body, human, cat, dog, rabbit, bird, groundhog, squirrel…all need to take special care in the […]
HCMT Free and Low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinics June to December 2019
Between June and December 2019 HCMT has 14 free and low-cost spay/neuter clinics scheduled for stray/feral and rescued/pet cats. Each spay and neuter reduces the number of homeless cats in the Pittsburgh region, and helps everyone be a part of the solution. Clinics fill up fast and registration well ahead of time is required. NO-CHARGE […]
Helping Community Cats Survive Winter Weather
If it feels cold to you, it feels cold to animals too. Don’t be fooled into thinking that because they are animals with fur, and many wild animals live outdoors all the time and survive, the cold is not only tolerable but comfortable for them. Many wild animals die in weather like this, and unfortunately […]
Homeless Cat Management Team and Pittsburgh C.A.T Third Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Event is Sunday, May 17, 2020 I realize the event is in May, but we’d also like to solicit support from sponsors and donors and sell tickets in advance. Also, it’s the beginning of “kitten season” and publicity for our dinner also distributes information for people who have stray, feral […]