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Now in paperback, Jackson Galaxy's "Cat Daddy" is raising funds for Neighborhood Cats
April 15, 2013
Noone is more connected to cats than Jackson Galaxy, star of Animal Planet's hit show, My Cat From Hell. In his book, Cat Daddy, Galaxy shares insights to help the rest of us better communicate with our furry friends. Cat Daddy chronicles Galaxy's unlikely story starting with his days as a down-and-out rock musician, and focuses on his 13-year relationship with an extraordinary cat named Benny.
Part poignant memoir, part pet care tome, right now Cat Daddy can also save cats' lives. The paperback is due out in May; $1 from each copy pre-ordered by 5/10/13 will be donated by Tarcher/Penguin Books to help homeless cats!
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New Webinar: Persuading Municipal Officials to Go With TNR
Hosted by the PetSmart Charities EDUcation Team
April 14, 2013
Do you want to advance Trap-Neuter-Return in your community? Then don't miss Persuading Municipal Officials to Go With TNR, a new webinar that can help you become a better advocate for ferals. Led by PetSmart Charities Program Manager Bryan Kortis, the session will teach you to communicate most effectively with ACOs, shelter directors, public health officers and elected leaders.
The live presentation of Persuading Municipal Officials to Go With TNR will be offered Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm (EST). The webinar is free but advance registration is required.
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Essentials of Disaster Preparedness for Your Veterinary Clinic
Upcoming webinar 3/6/13
February 14, 2013
Natural disasters can happen anywhere. But proper planning and preparation can go a long way towards mitigating the effects of catastrophic events. Protect your clinic and the lives depending on you! Just in Case - Essentials of Disaster Preparedness for Your Veterinary Clinic offers detailed information to help animal hospitals meet the particular challenges they face.
This can't-miss webinar from the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association will be offered on Weds., March 6, 8:00 - 9:30 pm (EST). Participation is free but advance registration is required.
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Snap Decision: FIV/FeLV Testing
What you need to know BEFORE you test
January 31, 2013
Every feral cat in your care gets spayed or neutered, vaccinated against rabies and they're eartipped. While they're at the vet, should you be testing routinely for Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) too?
Whether or not FIV/FeLV testing should be part of basic protocol is a question that confronts every Trap-Neuter-Return program. But testing can be costly - in terms of dollars spent and lives that may be needlessly lost. Please read FIV/FeLV Testing and get the facts before you decide.
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Funding Available for High Impact Spay/Neuter
Let this 90-minute webinar guide you to a successful grant application!
January 31, 2013
Spay/neuter programs that target feral cats, and those aimed at owned cats and/or dogs are both eligible for funding through PetSmart Charities' high impact spay/neuter grants. To increase your group's chances of submitting a successful application don't miss their instructional webinar, PetSmart Charities High Impact Spay/Neuter Grants: What Are We Looking For?, to be presented 2/12 and 2/14 by PetSmart Charities Program Manager Bryan Kortis.
Participation in either session is free but advance registration is required.
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Calendula to Soothe & Heal
When cats are hurt, this natural remedy can speed recovery
January 30, 2013
Calendula, an extract made from a common garden flower, has long been prized for its natural antiseptic properties. It has the ability to help the body rapidly repair breaks in the skin - and that makes it a feral-friendly remedy that caretakers, who may need to treat cuts, burns, scratches or other wounds - should keep close at hand.
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New Webinar: Behind the Scenes at a Spay Day Clinic
Spay/neuter issues & answers from the PetSmart Charities EDUcation Team
January 18, 2013
Since 2006 The Humane Society of the United States' World Spay Day has spread the message that spaying and neutering saves lives. The campaign is held annually in February during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month; this year's celebration is set for 2/26/13.
If you're planning to participate with a s/n event of your own, don't miss this info-packed new webinar, Behind the Scenes at a Spay Day Clinic. Hosted by PetSmart Charities and presented by the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, the one-hour webinar is free but advance registration is required. Thursday, Jan. 24, 8:00 pm (EST).
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ChipIn for the Jersey City Kitties
A colony of hurricane survivors needs help now!
January 4, 2013
Herbert (photo, right) is only a half-grown kitten but he's already seen his share of hard times. When Hurricane Sandy struck he was living on the streets of Hoboken, NJ. When every block and alleyway in the city was submerged by flood waters he had to flee for his life. Herbert eventually made his way to higher ground along the border of Jersey City where more than 60 other survivors were forming a new colony.
Neighborhood Cats is now working to provide these cats with spay/neuter and other essential care. Please consider a donation - in any amount - to our Jersey City Kitties ChipIn page, to help Herbert and his friends start over.
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When you're ready to adopt...
check out our Petfinder page for the cutest, friendliest kittens and cats!
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Joining is quick, easy and free. And did you know info in the database helps us reunite eartipped cats with their colonies when they get lost?
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