Choosing a Cat or Kitten to Adopt

Dear Critter Corner: I have wanted to adopt a cat or kitten for the past couple of years and I feel that I am finally ready for this big commitment. Since I have more time on my hands, I am available to do more hands-on work with the kitten or cat that I end up...

Keeping Indoor/Outdoor Cats Inside on Hot Summer Days

Dear Critter Corner: My cat has always spent a good portion of her time outside in my yard, but I am a bit concerned about the rising temperatures outside now that it is summertime. She seems to always want to go outside and will constantly meow by the patio door when...

Introducing a Rescue Cat to a Young Child

Dear Critter Corner: I recently adopted a senior cat, and she is a bit timid but has been coming out of her shell nicely with me. My sister’s 6-year-old daughter is scheduled to stay over at my place during one of the weekends this month and has limited experience...

Preparing Your Home for Rescue Cats

Dear Critter Corner: I recently met an 11-month-old bonded pair of cats that I fell in love with and have committed to adopt from a local rescue. The rescue staff mentioned that they are on the shy side and will require some patience before they come out of their...

Her Cat Is an Escape Artist

Dear Critter Corner: My cat has been an escape artist all of his life, and might I add a very determined door dasher since he was a kitten! He is an indoor cat but does really like being outside to sunbathe. He will wait by the door and zoom past me as soon as I open...

Enrichment Activities for Cats

Dear Critter Corner: My one-year-old cat is super smart and needs to be kept busy throughout the day, or else he sometimes gets into places/things that he’s not supposed to. Luckily, I do work from home and am able to spend quite a bit of time tiring him out during...