Ivan’s View

The holidays are here and while they are suPURR fun, they do give us kitties a lot of opportunities to get into mischief! So, at the risk of sounding like The Grinch, I’m going to give you some information for keeping us furry ones safe while we all enjoy this festive...

Summer has passed and winter is on its way! Now, you’ve probably heard or read about the effects of changing seasons on humans, but have you ever wondered about your furry friends? We cats live through our senses - light, temperature, sounds, smells – and as these...

It’s Fall and at this time of year, orange is all the rage! Pumpkins are ripening, leaves are turning color, and we can enjoy vivid orange sunrises and sunsets while indulging in all things pumpkin spice! So, given that orange is all around us, I thought it would be a...

Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week – September 18 - 24 Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week occurs the third week of September each year. Its purpose is to raise awareness and encourage people to adopt those pets that tend to spend more time at the shelter than other pets....

Now, I may be a bit biased, but I think having a special day dedicated to us house panthers is a pretty awesome idea! Black kitties often get a bad rap. Some people think we are bad luck and we’ve even been accused of being witches! Of course, neither of these beliefs...

Hey kitties, summer is here and it’s a good time to talk about parasites and prevention. Now, I’m not going to sugar coat it - fleas, ticks and worms are gross! But while it’s not a particularly pleasant topic, parasite control is important. We need to make sure our...

Meowlo Everykitty! Summer is coming and while I know we’re all cool cats, we need to think about staying even cooler when the heat hits. This is especially true for older kitties, but even us youngsters can experience dehydration or heat stroke when the mercury rises...