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Whats In a Name?

Smokey, Felix, Mittens, Tigger - what has been your inspiration when naming a feline friend? Many methods abound.

Lights, Camera, Cute!

Experts share their tips on taking the perfect photo of your cat.

Hair, There, Everywhere!

Choosing certain fabrics for furniture can help keep cat hair at bay. Here are some other household hints to tame the problem.

Disaster Preparedness

Help is on the way for our beloved pets. You can pitch in, too.

Love Medicine: Maddies Fund

In 1999 Dave Duffield, founder of PeopleSoft, Inc., and his wife, Cheryl, established Maddies Fund - and gave animal shelter medicine a much-needed shot in the arm. The foundation, which is named after the couples beloved miniature schnauzer, is helping to finance the creation of a no-kill nation. In September 2005 Maddies Fund awarded Cornell Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine a $1.7 million grant to educate veterinarians and veterinary students in the field of animal…

Muzzles: Not Just for Dogs

During an emergency, it may be necessary to keep your cat from biting out of fear or pain. Heres what you need to know.

A Little Bit Extra

Polydactyl cats have extra toes, often on all four feet. Heres what you should know about this charming characteristic.

Become a Foster Parent

Caring for cats that need extra socialization or time to get healthy provides shelters - and the animals - hope for the future.

Home Remodeling: Plan Ahead

Remodeling doesnt have to be a catastrophe for your pets. Here is some safety advice.

Disaster Planning

Be prepared to care for your family - including pets - if Mother Nature wreaks havoc in your town. Here are some helpful hints.

Second Chances

Kittens are irresistibly cute, but there are plenty of adult cats in need of good homes. Is your home the perfect place for one?

Hurricane Katrina

One of the few organizations in a strong position to provide direct rescue and shelter to animals is the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge.