Category Archives: pet adoption
The Daily Cat: Special Purr Allows Cats to Manipulate Humans
From the Editors of The Daily Cat At 5 a.m., my cats want two things: breakfast and attention. Their Plan A is to meow louder than an alarm clock, which usually works. If I take longer than usual to respond, they … Continue reading
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Silent Victims of the Recession
The Senate’s decision (as of this writing) not to renew an extension of unemployment benefits means I have to seriously consider the possibility of life without my three cats. What the recession has meant to so many animals and their … Continue reading
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The Paws That Refreshes
We took time out from a fruitless job search to meet some of our Facebook friends and attend a fund-raiser for New York City’s Animal Care and Control. Coincidentally, Friday night’s event was the first anniversary of being laid off, … Continue reading
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The Daily Cat: Dating Services for Cat Owners
“SINGLE FEMALE CAT OWNER: Seeks male companion who likes cuddling, playing ball and doesn’t mind hearing the occasional “meow” in the middle of the night.” It used to be that lonely-hearted, pet-owning singles would take out personal ads, hoping a … Continue reading
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Adoptapalooza Comes to New York City
Start spreading the news… Washington Square Park is going to the dogs, cats and pet lovers on Saturday. Adoptapalooza will be the place to meet your four-legged soulmate — and have a lot of fun. The fur-in legion will be … Continue reading
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The Daily Cat: Give Second-home Cats a Second Chance
Ten thousand humans are born each day, and for every human birth, 45 cats are brought into the world, according to the Animal Rescue League of El Paso. The result? Three to four million cats and dogs euthanized each year … Continue reading
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The Daily Cat: Cat Health Care on a Budget
During the economic meltdown, families are looking to cut expenses, including their pets’ health care costs. But Arden Moore, editor of Tufts University’s Catnip magazine and author of Happy Cat, Happy You (Storey Press 2008), learned firsthand why it’s sometimes … Continue reading
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Commentary: Animals and the Law
The recent case of a Pennsylvania man denied food stamps to feed his service dog got me thinking about animals and the law. Animal law has been taught in at least 119 law schools in the U.S., including Harvard, Stanford, … Continue reading
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I Love NYC Pets Month
Valentine’s Day may be an empty box of chocolates by now but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to find love. I Love NYC Pets Month is in full swing with adoption events going on every day in all five … Continue reading
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