I work from home. I’m guessing many of you do, too. I juggle a busy family. I’m guessing many of you do that, too. I also love my cats, Newt and Ripley, to absolute pieces, and I’m positive you love your cats, too. But, sheesh. They sure can plan the exact right moment to walk […]
Day 1 “My life on the road, oh I love it and I hate it. Sitting in airports, glad and frustrated and waiting for (planes) to arrive” (Billy Sprague). Today started at 5 a.m., with a 5:30 notification that the plane was delayed by “172 minutes,” then delayed another hour, then took off another 45 […]
One of the most common feline emergencies seen in practice is the blocked cat. Obstruction of the male urethra can be deadly, and even when treatment is successful, the risks of reoccurrence are frustratingly high. In fact, research shows that urethral obstruction results in death or euthanasia of more than a quarter of patients, with […]
Some dogs survive unimaginable cruelty and spend the rest of their lives showing just how much can still be possible when they’re finally treated with kindness. Van Gogh was one of those dogs, and the beloved one-eared rescue left behind a legacy that reached far beyond the people lucky enough to know him personally. According […]
There is an enormous difference between a good leather dog collar and a collar that happens to be made from leather. And price doesn’t necessarily tell you which one you’re looking at. When I assess a collar, I’m looking at the leather itself, but I’m also looking at the hardware holding it together, how the […]
This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn More Updated September 2026 Crate training can be a surprisingly controversial subject among dog owners. Some people swear by crates and consider them one of […]
If your dog prefers savory snacks to crunchy biscuits, these homemade beef and carrot dog muffins may become a new favorite. They’re soft, meaty, easy to portion, and made with simple ingredients you can recognize. Lean ground beef gives the muffins their irresistible flavor, while finely grated carrots and mashed sweet potato help create a […]
Happy September & Happy Cat Month. There are always lots of cat related holidays every month, we are sharing the best cat holidays in September. September marks a shift from summer to autumn especially after Labor Day, not that our cats know much about labor😹 Happy Cat Month takes place every September to […]
Each year, Cat Town’s staff members look back on the year’s adoptions, and reflect on the cats who found safety, confidence, and loving homes. From frightened cats curled tight in the back of a shelter cage, or a pair of hissy, unsure kittens trying to make sense of the world, each story begins with the […]
After decades of sharing my life with dogs, I’ve learned that pain doesn’t always announce itself with a limp or a yelp. Sometimes it’s a pause before jumping onto the sofa, or a dog who can’t seem to get comfortable. A change in the way they walk, sleep, play, or interact with you. Those little […]
