Cats Should Be Indoor Pets

This post is mainly for those looking into adopting a cat. Before you actually bring the little fur ball into your home, I believe you should decide whether your cat will be an indoor car, outdoor, or combination. Having had both indoor and outdoor/indoor cats, I can firmly say, that cats should always be indoor pets. At the end of the day, it's your decision but here are a few reason why cats should be indoor pets:

Bully cats
Cats are territorial animals and will fight for their space. I believe that when cats are pets and are exposed to constant love, they become softies :) On the other hand, cats that are born and "raised" on the streets tend to be tough. When pets and streets cats get into fights, guess who is going to win? Your pet can really get hurt in these types of altercations.

Diseases
Although your cat may have all vaccines, and have current and regular visits to the vet, being an outdoor cat will expose him/ her to many diseases. Your pet can become ill frequently if constantly exposed.

Wild life
We all know that cats can be feisty little babies and will stand their ground... but if you share your habitat with wild life, then your pet can become prey. There are areas, even in the city, where coyotes and mountain lions take up residency which can be dangerous for your cat. A small animal like a cat can be an easy target for a hungry fellow.

Germs
Cats are clean animals and do a great job maintaining their fur nice and clean, right? But if your cat is an outdoor cat, he/she will be exposed to many filthy situations and can bring germs into your home. As an outdoor cat, one moment he/she can be ruffling through trash and the next caressing you (yuck!). Not only can outdoor germs be harmful for your pet but you as well.

Human
Humans! The most dangerous creatures of them all... your cat will be exposed dangers produced by humans. Your kitty cat will be exposed to cars and wreckless drivers which can hurt him/her pretty badly. Also, let's get real, some people practice cruelty towards animals. Cats are curious, feisty, and sometimes mischievous; we, pet owners, tolerate it all because we love them and most likely are animal lovers. If your cat encounters an unfriendly human, he might be exposed to physical abuse or chase/ terrorized away :( poor babies.

Making the decision to adopt a pet is an important one and there is a lot to think about before bring him/her home. This is just my point of view and hopefully it helped you make the best decision for you and your family.

In my opinion, cats should always be indoor pets and that's how Miss Missey and Mr. Fudge have been "raised" :)

Safe Kitty/Cat: Choking Hazards

As you may have already experienced, our beloved cats are playful, curious, mischievous, and at times extremely energetic.  The combination of this characteristics can sometimes get our babies into dangerous situations, but the good news is that there are ways we can keep them safe. 

Mr. Fudge, the Black Cat, got in trouble this weekend. He was innocently playing with a paper bag, having lots of fun and then he got the bag handle wrapped around his neck. Not a good situation for Mr. Black Cat. Of course he was playing with the bag under my supervision and I came to his rescue as soon as it occurred. 

Having furry babies for years now, I have learned when they require more supervision and also have discovered that cats can encounter serious choking hazards around the home when they are not under supervision.

This blog post is mainly for those who may be new parents to a cat or if you're thinking of becoming a parent to a kitty cat. Find below my suggestions: 

1. Collars- if you're going to place a collar on your cat, make sure the collar you choose has a safety release. This will allow a cat to break free if he/she gets caught from the collar in something.

2. Plastic bags- I don't let my cats play with plastics bags at all (this is my preference) but if you do, make sure it is under supervision. Do not leave plastic bags around your home when your cat is alone in the house.

3. Paper bags- I allow my cats to play with paper bags when I am home because they like the noise it makes. If you do as well, watch them, be around if they need you. Also, it may be wise to cut off any handles the bag may have, to avoid choking hazard.

4. Containers- make sure you store away any containers that consists of lids that may accidentally shut automatically on your pet while he/she is playing it it. 

5. Children- teach children that pets are not toys and they can't be placed in confined enclosures where a pet can't have access to proper ventilation/ oxygen. 

Meet The Black Cat

Have you wondered who The Black Cat is? It's Fudge! Meet Fudge a.k.a. Fudgy. He is Miss Missey's life partner ;) hehe! Fudgy is reserved and mighty feisty. Although, from time to time enjoys some lovin'. His favorite form of affection is face to face cuddling and does not enjoy laying on humans. He is definitely a cat of boundaries and definitely make it known!

Happy New Year 2014!

Every new year brings the hope of new beginnings. The peaceful nature of animals always amazes me and i dare say can remind us that we also come from nature. I always wonder whether animals experience love the way humans do. I imagine, if they do love, it must be a pure love. A love without judgment, without discrimination, without deep thinking criticism. In a sense, a blind unconditional love.


Peace in our hearts and love for each other will certainly make this 2014 a great year.