Poison Prevention Awareness Month

by Soojin Um Staff Writer March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month, and this might be a good time to remind ourselves of the possible dangers cats may come across in their daily lives. We may not be aware of it, but there are many ordinary items that can be toxic to our furry friends. One […]

Cats Are Obligate Carnivores

by Soojin Um Staff Writer Simply put, cats need to consume meat to be healthy, to thrive, and to survive. They are obligate carnivores. Cats cannot survive on a plant-based diet. Anything other than animal protein will not provide the necessary nutrients for cats to live on. They can only find those nutrients in animal […]

Professional Pet Sitters Week

by Soojin Um Staff Writer We’re coming upon spring (though in some parts of the country it certainly doesn’t feel like it) and summer will be just around the corner before we know it. That means vacation season! Dreaming of that tropical getaway? Heading to Europe or Asia for a trip of a lifetime? Or […]

World Spay Day

by Soojin Um Staff Writer Even with an increasing number of people adopting pets, shelters are still feeling the strain as they struggle to find room for new animals. In the United States, more than 7.5 million animals go into shelters every year, and almost half that number are euthanized each year. Adopting from shelters […]