by Sharon Mear, Training Cats and Dogs A couple of months ago, my client, Jennifer, rescued a 4-year-old neutered male Lab/Pit mix named Max. It made me so happy for them both. Jen gave herself a priceless gift and at the same time, gave an abandoned dog a truly loving home. What could be a more wonderful, life-affirming action? And, …
by Starlee Kine When Oh Papa was first listed on Petfinder by the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, he was called Red. It’s funny to think of him having that name, even for only a few days. Every once in a while I say it to him, to see if he remembers the time before we met. What I’m really …
This article is now outdated. An updated version of this information can be found at https://bideawee.org/programs/feral-cat-initiative/colony-care/kittens/ by Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative During high kitten season in the spring and summer, it’s not unusual to discover a nest of unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by the mother. You want to help, right? Before jumping to the …
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by Mike Phillips, NYC Feral Cat Initiative Taming, or “socialization,” is needed when kittens have had no positive interaction with humans and are so frightened or aggressive that they cannot be handled at all, or at least not safely. If you want to easily tame feral or undersocialized kittens for adoption, there is a narrow window of opportunity between four …
by Sharon Mear, Training Cats and Dogs The other day I received a call from a couple who was completely stressed out about adopting a dog. Waiting until they felt ready, they’d researched, consulted with breeders, and considered several rescues. But the more they looked, the more daunting it seemed. How to make a good choice or to know what …