Friday Films: Sad Cat Diary

A cats gotta do what a cats gotta do!

We all have our bad days when no one seems to understand us or life doesn’t seem to be going our way.  Pity this poor feline who just can not understand “the authorities” or life in general, and seems to be on the verge of giving up hope. 

Life can be difficult for the pampered.

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

Kitten season is in full swing at Sacramento County Animal Care and other shelters (and rescues) throughout the country!  Please consider adopting a furkid if you can, or fostering a litter until they can be placed. 

What you should know about being a feline foster parent!

Happy Mother’s Day 2013

~~Mommy and one of her kittens~~

  

(photo by Barbara Doty)

Friday Films: Yoga With Cats Kodi and Shorty

 

Summertime is almost here, and it’s time to firm up those muscles, get flexible, and get in shape for those shorts, tank tops and swim suits!  Here to guide you are Shorty and Kodi and their dad, in their 3rd yoga cat video. 

Sho Ko Shorty and Kodi are both former shelter cats.

We featured Shorty the Yoga Cat on our Friday Films back on April 1, 2011.  Since then, they’ve developed a second yoga video too.  All three videos are included here for your viewing.  (Yoga with Cats was just released on May 8, 2013.)

After watching, get to know them better on Facebook or Sho Ko, their YouTube channel.

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Kodi and Shorty do yoga with Dad

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Cat Yoga 1

Cat Yoga 2

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

Here kitty kitty…

Who doesn’t love a bargain??  To make room for anticipated incoming animals, Sacramento County Animal Care is doing some spring cleaning:  they are offering you a deal to help them reduce their inventory through adoptions.  All dog & cat adoptions at the shelter are 50% off for the entire month of May!  In addition "Feline Friday" still applies and all cats one year and older at the shelter are only $5 on Fridays.  Please share and let everyone know that NOW is a great time to adopt your new best friend!

Back By Popular Demand: a Second LAPCATS Paint and Sip Fundraiser Event!

Because our 1st LAPCATS Paint and Sip Fundraiser with Creative Juices Events was such a success and so much fun, we have been asked to offer a follow-up Paint and Sip on Friday evening, June 28, 2013!  Please mark your calendars whether there’s a creative artist within you or not:  no prior art experience is necessary here to paint some darn good portraits of your own favorite furkids.  Artist/instructor Aimee Rebmann will guide you through the process in a 3-hour hands-on workshop.

Rob Nunes took some great photographs of our April 26th event, if you’d like to see the process up close.  We’ll have a flyer and more information out soon.  Reservations/registration can be made by emailing lapcats@ymail.com.  I hope you’ll join us!

   

Friday Films: Tips to Introducing a New Cat to Other Cats and Dogs

 

In keeping with PetSmart Charities’ Adoption Event (starting today!), this Friday Film is about how to introduce a new cat to your resident cat(s) and/or dog(s) so that there’s no bloodshed and everyone will get along.  Remember to go slow, be patient, and use common sense.  Talk to your adoption counselor:  he or she will have advice and perhaps literature to share with you on the correct process.  If not, there is a ton of information online on the subject.  Always supervise the animals until you are absolutely sure they will all be safe with each other.  If you are dealing with a cat and a dog, it’s a good idea to always provide the cat with a good escape route.  I hope you enjoy the video and that you will consider adding another cat (or dog) to your family when the time is right.

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Go slow, be patient, and use common sense.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

        

Sacramento County Animal Care spring adoption specials start today!!!

Who doesn’t love a bargain??  To make room for anticipated incoming animals, Sacramento County Animal Care is doing some spring cleaning:  they are offering you a deal to help them reduce their inventory through adoptions.  All dog & cat adoptions at the shelter are 50% off for the entire month of May!  In addition "Feline Friday" still applies and all cats one year and older at the shelter are only $5 on Fridays.  Please share and let everyone know that NOW is a great time to adopt your new best friend!

LAPCATS Adoption Event This Weekend

Even if you are not in the market for a new family member this weekend, please stop by and say hi and see all the beautiful cats and kittens we have up for adoption.  We’re planning to bring many cats in who have been in foster care, as well as some new ones from our LAPCATS’ room at Sacramento County Animal Care.  PetSmart Charities will have some special deals for cats placed during the event too, like litter and cat food.  If you have already adopted a cat from us, stop in and give an update and brag a little!

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Event

8215 Laguna Blvd., Elk Grove, California 95758

  (at Laguna and Big Horn, next to Sprouts)

Friday, 12-3 pm; Saturday/Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm

All of our cats are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, have tested negative for FELV/FIV, treated with a flea preventative, have been de-wormed and are micro-chipped. The $100.00 adoption fee also includes a county license for Sacramento County residents, a free office visit with a participating veterinarian, and other complimentary items. If you are interested in a LAPCAT please visit our website at lapcats.org and complete an online application. For more information email Lapcatsrescue@comcast.net.

Cat Rules

A cat is a blessing

Some know to be true.

The only thing better,

Is if you have two.

So follow these rules

When you have cats to hold,

For they are worth more

Than silver and gold.

Keep plenty of food and water on hand,

And a clean litter box must be part of the plan.

Cats love to take naps–a lot they will do,

But between the naps, they will want attention from you.

So pet your cat often

And they’ll be your faithful friend.

Even with their “catitude”

They love without end.

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