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Hey, who's the small fry?

There is a definite transition time period when bringing your new little furball home for the first time.  It is important to realize that a kitten, like a young child is curious and wants nothing more than to test the boundries of its existence (climbing up the drapes, up your leg, etc.).  It's all about expectation alignment, ultimately – know that this is the way it is.  The way that you can save your sanity during this 'young' time is to adequately prepare.  How?  By creating a Kitten Safe Zone – a space, an area where kitty can roam and explore without seriously damaging itself and your stuff.  Read more... (417 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

Cat/Kitten Microchips for Identification

(Photo from: fogcitycat.com)

Too many stray cats end up in shelters, separated from their owners that truly want them.  It's a heartbreaking processing to have to euthanize so many cats.

Fortunately, Microchip Identification technology is gaining popularity and provides a way for each cat (or animal) who has been implanted with a tiny rice grain-sized microchip to be identified and returned to their rightful owner(s).

The chip is about the size of a rice grain and is encapsulated in a covering of bio-glass and is injected under the skin, typically between the shoulder blades – no anesthesia is required.  Each chip has a unique number - currently the standard is a 9 digit number, but the standard is quickly moving to a 15 digit standard.  Read more... (257 words, 2 images, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)

Today, I want to highlight a Kitten Rescue Shelter called "Kitten Rescue" (kittenrescue.org) , based out of the Los Angeles area.

(There is a cute picture from their site that I've posted — to see it, click on this post at the top)

Their mission and purpose is devoted to rescuing cats and kittens from the streets and shelter euthanasia.

Since the inception of Kitten Rescue in 1997, they have rescued and placed over 5500 cats into loving homes. In 2003, Kitten Rescue pulled more animals from the Los Angeles shelters than any other rescue group. They are Los Angeles's largest rescue group and one of the most respected rescue groups in the country.  Read more... (297 words, 2 images, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)