FIRE PREVENTION WEEK π₯
Candles, clothes dryers, fireplaces, heat sources, cooking and smoking can all be a threat to your safety. Click on the Fire Safety for Cats link for a whole lot of useful information to help keep you and your pets safe!
CATHEALTH.COM
Fire Safety for Cats
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Happy Birthday, Tony LaRussa! π
It all started in May 1990, when a stray tortoiseshell cat ---trapped, frightened, frantic and desperate --- interrupted a televised game between the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics.
Check out the rest of the story and how this started the Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation. www.arflife.org/history
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI, the patron saint of animals and the environment, is today.
JAMES HERRIOT, an English veterinary surgeon and writer, is remembered on his birthday. π
He is best known for his semi-autobiographical stories often referred to collectively as "All Creatures Great and Small."
BLACK CATS have been considered GOOD LUCK π
for many years by the Egyptians, the Russians, the Scottish, the Japanese, the British and those who traveled the high seas. Due to superstitions and association with witches, itβs reported that black cats are least likely to be adopted from shelters. Prove them wrong! Increase your luck by adopting a black cat!
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Animal Poison Control Center
warns that Essential Oils can pose a toxic risk to household pets, especially to cats.
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/blog/essential-oils-cats/
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Do you really know? π
American Association of Feline Practitioners
October 12 at 11:01 AM Β·
Thank you to all the veterinary technicians whose dedication to providing compassionate care for cats makes the world a better place! #VeterinaryTechnicianWeek #VetTechWeek
VET TECH WEEK gives us the opportunity to thank and recognize Cat Sense's Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Melinda and Veterinary Assistants Julie, Lucy and Phyllis. They are dedicated techs working closely with our veterinarians to provide comfort and care to sick and injured cats. They also work closely with pet parents, answering questions and sharing techniques of giving medication, SQ fluids, and injections π
PUMPKIN is a good source of fiber for cats.
Canned pumpkin may be offered, not canned pumpkin pie mix.
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Would you agree? π
Cats know where to find warmth.
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It took a while before our Bernadette adjusted to not seeing you, her friends, come through the front door. Now and then she checks. π½
Kiwi returned home 583 days later thanks to a microchip.
FOUNDPETS.HOMEAGAIN.COM
583 Days | HomeAgain Found Pet Stories
Black Cat Appreciation Month π
How many wonderful black cats have been in your life?
HATCHET π
is a beautiful marble tabby who lives at the popular Hodges Hardware store located Route 40 just south of Aberdeen, She can be quick with a friendly greeting when customers enter the store.
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Pablo Picasso is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
He loved cats and they found their way into many of his paintings and drawings. He had a history with his cat, βMinouβ.
NATIONAL ART DAY, π¨
the birthday of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, celebrates all forms of art β paintings, sculpture, photography, architecture, music, and more.
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CLEOPATRA β€οΈ
is lovingly remembered. She has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to be with her sister, Lizzy.
Beautiful Cleo and Lizzy, adopted together in 2006, were their familyβs first βbabies.β Cleo was the ugly duckling turned beautiful swan cat.
Senior cats need help finding their forever homes! These senior cat care tips will help prepare you for this lovely new addition to your family! #AdoptASeniorPetMonth
catfriendly.com/10-tips
CATFRIENDLY.COM
Top 10 Tips for Your Senior Cat | The Cat Community
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS β°
at 2 a.m. tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 1, marking the time when clocks βfall backβ and we gain an extra hour of sleep.
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πΊπΈ JUST THANKING A VETERAN CAN GO A LONG WAY! πΊπΈπ
http://mentalfloss.com/article/88348/11-honorable-ways-you-can-help-veterans
SWEET BUGSY
enjoys some of the last of the warm sunshine of the season. π
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ADOPT A SENIOR CAT MONTH β€οΈ
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Senior Cat Loves These Little Girls More Than Anything β₯οΈ
Watch this video for a real treat.
https://www.thedodo.com/videos/daily-dodo/senior-cat-loves-these-little-girls-more-than-anything
It was cold overnight. Do you have a favorite hot drink? β
Look familiar?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GARY PATTERSON! π
An American cartoonist, his keen sense of cats helps people appreciate and laugh at the lighter side of life. Please comment your birthday wishes here. πΈ
Artist Gary Patterson
MAKE IT A HABIT! βοΈ
When temperatures drop, cats have been gravely injured or killed after seeking warmth by hiding in wheel wells and inside engines. Please, bang on the hood or honk your horn before starting the engine.
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PREVENT HEARTBREAK π
Pet Suffocation can take as little as 3-5 minutes for a pet to die in these types of bags. Cats are vulnerable, too.
https://preventpetsuffocation.com/cats-are-vulnerable-to-pet-suffocation-too/
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HAPPY CATURDAY!
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Another beautiful Fall day. Most leaves have fallen. πβοΈπ
Mark Twain is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
Twain shared his farm in Connecticut with eleven cats. Twain wrote, "I simply can't resist a cat, particularly a purring one. They are the cleanest, cunningest, and most intelligent things I know, outside of the girl you love, of course."
www.twainquotes.com/Cats
FULL MOON of November is known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurs after midnight tonight.
It is a treat for many cats to claim a napping spot under a tree that appears indoors this time of year. π
A CAT MEOWING & YOWLING seeks recognition while carrying their prized possession to you. Take the time to acknowledge the gift by praising your cat, gently patting her, and telling her what a great kitty she is. β€οΈ
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Scratching is a catβs way of playing, exercising, and communicating. πΎ
Provide your cat with appropriate objects like scratching posts and tree stumps. A variety of scratching materials, both horizontal and vertical in orientation, is recommended.
For more detailed information, please click on Cornell link:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/DestructiveBehavior.html
Many cats enjoy visuals of wild animals, birds, and prey on tv and computer screens, especially cats who have no windows to look out or who are bored. π
Paw & T are enjoying their adventure out on the rocks!
Shared with you...
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December 3 at 9:59 PM Β·
WALT DISNEY is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
He is shown in this 1931 picture explaining Mickey Mouse to a cat .
NATIONAL COOKIE DAY π
Will you be baking cookies this holiday?
THANK YOU from the executive director of our local Humane Society of Harford County for your generous Giving Tuesday donations.β₯οΈ
https://youtu.be/gGT1CRoIvBg
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Giving Tuesday: Our Deepest Thanks
NATIONAL POINSETTIA DAY
celebrates the beautiful red flowering plant that has come to be associated with Christmas. π
According to the Animal Poison Control Center, βWhile poinsettias are commonly βhypedβ as poisonous plants, they rarely are, and the poisoning is greatly exaggerated.β
If ingested, the chemicals within the plant will most likely cause digestive upset, such as drooling, vomiting, and possibly diarrhea.
www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-safety-tips/are-poinsettias-poisonous-to-cats-dogs/
HAPPY 97th BIRTHDAY, BOB BARKER,
an advocate for animal rights! π
"Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered."
STRESS FOR CATS can be caused by families going away during the holidays.
Keeping your cat at home with a cat sitter overseeing care and maintaining routine is the best way to ensure your cat is as stress-free as possible while you are gone.
Otherwise, choose a boarding facility, like Cat Sense Feline Hospital & Boarding, Inc., that is quiet, one where your cat is made to feel safe and secure. Experienced staff understands feline stress and does everything they can to minimize it.
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Many cats like to help with the wrapping paper! π
Cat Sense Feline Hospital will be closed during the holidays as follows. We are closed on Wednesdays always.
Please remember to secure medication refills and prescription foods in advance of the holidays. ππ
Dick Van Patten, animal welfare advocate, is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
Thanks Mark Parisi! You know your cats. π
"off the mark" comic by Mark Parisi
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Have an exciting holiday
NATIONAL UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY π
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Pam Johnson-Bennett
December 8 at 3:39 PM Β·
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Feral Cats of Bethlehem Steel
December 12 at 7:30 PM Β·
In the last week, we have received donations for our kitties at the plant (and some for Joker too) from Marian Humin, Debbie and Steven Warble, Cat Sense Feline Hospital and Boarding, Inc (who collects donations for us) and one anonymous donor. We even received some wipes and a waterless shampoo which is perfect for Joker- since her grooming skills arenβt quite up to par yet. Thanks for everyoneβs ongoing support for the cats that called the former Steel Mill home. β€οΈ
REMEMBER THOSE IN NEEDπ
Gather pet food, canned and unopened dry, along with treats and toys, to donate to a shelter of your choice. Online sites will deliver directly to shelters. You may also drop your donations to Cat Sense Feline Hospital and we will see that donations get to hungry cats and dogs in need. Money and gift card donations are also a good choice. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness! π
Does your cat share in the excitement of Christmas? π
Hmmm, we wonder what! π
BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! π
Thank you, Mark Parisi, for the holiday smiles!
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Did you get help making Christmas cookies? π
ADOPT A CAT!
πΆ .....I just want you for my own, More than you could ever know. Make my wish come true .........πΆ
Merry Christmas, Amber! π
CROSSWORD PUZZLE DAY
commemorates the birth of a challenging word game enjoyed by millions around the world.
DECEMBERβS FULL βCOLDβ MOON βοΈ
will appear fully illuminated this evening at 10:30 EST.
This beautiful moon, occurring during the Christmas holiday, may help us to bid farewell to 2020.
Mary Tyler Moore, who had a lifelong dedication to animals, is remembered on her birthday. πΉ
Mondays can be challenging.
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"off the mark" comic by Mark Parisi
December 28 at 10:36 AM Β·
You can do it!
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Provide a warm spot for your fur baby. π
Pam Johnson-Bennett
December 27 at 10:38 AM Β·
TREE LIGHTS π
Supervise your cat at a decorated tree. Chewing on Christmas lights can pose an electrocution risk for cats.
Ingesting glass pieces can lacerate the esophagus, obstruct, or tear the intestine.
An overweight cat is prone to health problems such as diabetes and arthritis. Ask your veterinarian to help you adjust your cat's diet to attain and maintain an ideal weight.π
UNDER THE TREE π
.....the best place to nap.
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Homeless hero risks life to save 16 dogs and cats from burning building
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Elvis Presley is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
WITH THEIR EYES πββ¬
Cats communicate with a slow blink, according to feline experts. With their own kind, it's a peace sign, meant to put other felines at ease. Aimed at a human, this seductive blink shows affection, even love. People can return the love with a long gaze and slow blink to "blow a kiss" back in cat body language. The calming blink works on house cats, feral cats, and even tigers in the wild, according to behaviorist Roger Tabor.
MEET PERCY π
Percy is one of many cats who live at Longwood Gardens, but unlike the others, Percy is unfriendly. He chose to make visitors walk around him as he sat in the walkway of the Conservatory. π
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Albert Schweitzer is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
"There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats."
Today is
DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY
Dress up can be cute, but also stressful for your cat. Clothing can interfere with your cat's ability to move naturally. Don't limit your cat's ability to see and, very important, never squish your cat's whiskers. That can be painful for your cat. π
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"off the mark" comic by Mark Parisi
January 13 at 10:42 AM Β·
Number 5 in the series
WHAT QUESTION WOULD YOUR CAT HAVE?
Why do you yell when I scratch on the furniture?
Why do you shoo me off the table?
Why didn't you stop petting me when I asked you to?
National Squirrel Appreciation Day πΏ
Give extra hugs to your cat today! β€
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Pam Johnson-Bennett
January 20 at 9:25 AM Β·
Does your cat hold high marks on etiquette? π
Edgar Allan Poe is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
Poe loved cats. His beloved tortoiseshell cat, Catterina, is said to have sat on Poeβs shoulder to watch him write. Visit the Poe Museum on line.
http://www.poemuseum.org/poe-museum-cats
JANUARY'S FULL "WOLF MOON" was gorgeous last night and should be even more beautiful tonight. π
Send a Valentine e-card and support the fur-babies at The Humane Society of Harford County. β€β€
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Send a Valentine's Day E-Card | The Humane Society of Harford County
The Humane Society of Harford County
January 26 at 6:30 AM Β·
Send a message on Valentine's Day to all your loved ones...from one of our shelter cupids!
β€οΈ Simply select your design at https://www.harfordshelter.org/news-events/2021/01/send-a-valentines-day-postcard.
β€οΈ Enter your contact information & your recipientβs e-mail address
β€οΈ Enter your message and weβll do the rest!
100% of the proceeds from these e-cards help us provide care and comfort to almost 3,000 homeless and neglected animals each year.
The Humane Society of Harford County
January 26 at 6:30 AM Β·
Send a message on Valentine's Day to all your loved ones...from one of our shelter cupids!
β€οΈ Simply select your design at https://www.harfordshelter.org/news-events/2021/01/send-a-valentines-day-postcard.
β€οΈ Enter your contact information & your recipientβs e-mail address
β€οΈ Enter your message and weβll do the rest!
100% of the proceeds from these e-cards help us provide care and comfort to almost 3,000 homeless and neglected animals each year.
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HAVE YOU BEEN CAUGHT?! π
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AARON NEVILLE! π
This American R&B singer and musician has a soft spot for cats.
SPAY & NEUTER! β€οΈ
Help stop the suffering. Help cut down on the number of cats in shelters and homeless on the streets.
February is Pet Dental Health Month!
Get a dental checkup to prevent periodontal disease, which occurs in an estimated 70% of cats over the age of 3!
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? βοΈ
DISCOVER WINTER MAGIC! βοΈ
This picture was on a Good Cause Greeting that benefits homeless pets. β€οΈ https://goodcausegreetings.com/
FEBRUARY β€οΈ is a busy month:
National Cat Health Month, National Spay/Neuter Month, National Pet Dental Health Month, and ........ well, we think Cat Appreciation Month is every month! π
VALENTINE FLOWERS π
Check for lilies within bouquets. Lilies are highly toxic to cats and can be fatal. You might save a life by sharing this warning. Thank you!
How old is your cat in human years? π
Jules Verne is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
A French author, Verne's writings laid much of the foundation of modern science fiction.
CHARLES DICKENS is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
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Cat-letes in action!
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Happy Valentine's Day π
NAME YOUR PURR-FECT VALENTINE!
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"off the mark" comic by Mark Parisi
February 12 at 12:04 PM Β·
Happy Catentine's day
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KEEP THEM SAFE! π
Protect your cats from those yummy chocolates and from lilies in those beautiful flower bouquets!
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LOVE YOUR PET DAY β€
provides an opportunity to focus on the special relationship that you have with your pets.
This day is set aside to give extra attention to your pets and to pamper them.β€
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Be safe out there with ice and snow all around! β
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Johnny Cash is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
An American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and author, Johnny Cash is pictured here with his cat named Sue.
NATIONAL GRAMMAR DAY π
NATIONAL ANTHEM DAY πΊπΈ
Written by Francis Scott Key right here in Baltimore, Maryland, the βThe Star Spangled Bannerβ is the national anthem of the United States of America.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-anthem-day-march-3/
NATIONAL IF PETS HAD THUMBS DAY πΎ
This gives us the opportunity to imagine what life would be like if our fuzzy little friends had that extra digit.
https://youtu.be/on9vqL4W6Hc
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What If Cats Had Thumbs?
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Theodor Seuss Geisel, an American childrenβs author known as Dr. Seuss, is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
Pam Johnson-Bennett
March 1 at 9:46 AM Β·
Cat-astrophe was avoided π
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Train delayed after cat curls up on roof and refuses to come down
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OUR HERO π»
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Four cats saved from sinking ship by Thai sailor who swam to save them
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NATIONAL NAPPING DAY
recognizes our need to adjust the day following the return of daylight saving time. Naps are encouraged. π€
PI DAY s celebrated. π
SRING FORWARD! β°
Daylight Saving Time in Maryland will begin at 2:00 AM on
Sunday, March 14.
Poison Prevention Awareness Month π«
Download the animal poison ASPCA app for easy reference.
DAISY TO THE RESCUE β€
It had been a busy day. The family often joked that this little kitty was either a dog in a former life or is a dog trapped in a catβs body. Daisy likes to play fetch, she will high five you (if sheβs in the mood), and will go up on hind legs to beg for food. Family nicknamed her Crazy Daisy Doodle-Dog. Well, one night recently as Daisy's owner was going to bed, Daisy wouldnβt let her be. Usually Daisy will lay at her owner's feet, but, instead, she kept coming up and pushing her head under her owner's hand...repeatedly. They tried to get Daisy to stop, but she kept going. Finally she was shooed away. A few minutes later Daisy was heard making noise in the kitchen. The owner came downstairs to see what in the world Daisy had gotten in to. She was over by the stove and kept meowing as the owner came closer. It was then that the owner realized, they had left the gas stove on! The family was glad Daisy had been persistent in getting their attention. π
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AMERICAN CHOCOLATE WEEK π«
Many of us humans have been waiting for this week!
Caution: When ingested, chocolate can lead to various medical complications for your cat and may even prove fatal!
The National Cherry Blossom Festivalβs πΈ
signature Opening Ceremony will be live streamed today at 6:00 p.m. and co-hosted by Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. Access to the live stream is free and registration is required. Reserve your virtual seat today!
https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/all-events/
HELLO SPRING! π·
March equinox occurred at 5:37 this morning in the Northern Hemisphere. This marks the start of the spring season.
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Robert Frost, a beloved American poet, is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
"Good fences make good neighbors."
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Leonard Nimoy is remembered on his birthday. πΉ
He was charmed by cats.
Responding to Capt. Kirkβs question, βWhat do you make of the cat?β Spock replies: βQuite a lovely animal, captain. I find myself strangely drawn to it.β
MARYLAND DAY IS OBSERVED
on the anniversary of the March 25, 1634, landing of the first European settlers in the Province of Maryland.
Happy Birthday Sir Elton John! π
"Honky Cat"
This is about right, do you agree? π