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Charming young calico kitten with striking eyes curiously exploring its surroundings outdoors.

Cats / Getting Started

Finding Good, Responsible Homes for Kittens

Finding a kitten a home is not the hard part. Finding a home that will actually keep, care for, and commit to that kitten for the next fifteen or more years is the real task, and it is worth doing pro

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A domestic cat lying inside a soft and cozy cat condo with a playful expression.

Cats / Getting Started

What to Do When Your Cat Refuses to Eat

Ask any cat owner and they will happily, even fondly, tell you how fussy their cat is about food. But a cat that stops eating altogether is not simply being finicky; it is a genuinely serious issue, a

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Cute tabby cat lying on a vibrant carpet in a cozy indoor setting.

Cats / Getting Started

Twelve Ways Cats Show You They Love You

Cats often love their owners just as fiercely as we love them, even if the way they express it looks nothing like human affection. Learning to spot feline love language makes it much easier to appreci

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A group of five cute kittens exploring and playing on lush green grass outdoors.

Cats / Getting Started

Letting Your Cat or Kitten Outside for the First Time

Before your kitten or cat ever sets foot outdoors, make sure they're identifiable — either a securely fitted collar with a tag showing your phone number, or ideally a microchip implanted under the ski

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A domestic cat lying inside a soft and cozy cat condo with a playful expression.

Cats / Getting Started

The Five Most Dangerous Houseplants for Cats

A bouquet of lilies and roses on the kitchen table seems harmless enough, until a curious kitten starts nibbling on the fallen petals. That was exactly the situation one cat owner found themselves in,

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