Cats are more popular than ever, so it’s no surprise that cat-related businesses, gimmicks and new products have flooded the marketplace. But with so many choices, it’s difficult to know you’re choosing the very best for your cat. So what makes the Cat Connection unique? Behind every human employee at the Cat Connection, you’ll find a cat. In fact, you’ll find around 50 of them! Combined, the staff of the Cat Connection cares for more than 50 felines,…
For decades, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) positive cats basically faced two fates: euthanasia, or a lifetime without a forever home. Due in part to a lack of conclusive studies on the virus, and made all the worse by the stigma associated with other immunodeficiency viruses, the public had long been convinced that FIV+ cats could only live with other FIV+ cats, which made placing these cats into homes nearly impossible. Fortunately, recent veterinary studies, a growing…
The Fourth of July is super fun for people, but not so super fun for pets! Terrifying fireworks, disrupted schedules, dangerous food… drunk neighbors… the whole thing is enough to send a cat or dog into a state of panic, sometimes with terrible consequences.So keep your pet safe this holiday with these tips from the Cat Connection: Make sure your cat or dog is wearing a collar with tags AND is microchipped (with up-to-date information)!…
It’s true. The Cat Connection sells cat toys made with real fur and other animal materials. In fact, our all-time best seller, Rosie Rat, is made almost entirely of natural materials sourced directly from animals. We recognize the complicated ethical questions that such a toy posses – questions related not only to animal welfare, but also to sustainability, responsible sourcing and the realities of living with an animal with biological needs much different than our…
Confession: my phone is filled with p***y photos. And by that I mean that my phone is filled with pictures of cats – my cats, the cats of my friends, the cats at work, cats I don’t know, pictures of pictures of cats, pictures of things that look like cats… it’s a little weird. But despite my best efforts and lots of practice, my photos are, shall we say, somewhat lacking: Which is why it’s…
Yes, it’s true. We’ve officially entered the beginning of Kitten Season, the time of year that female cats give birth like it’s their only job, flooding area shelters and inundating rescues with adorable, terrifying burdens. For as cute as the little buggers are, it’s still a heartbreaking time of year for all of us. Here’s how you can help: 1. Spay or Neuter Your Cats (And Educate Others) – There is no other action that…
Today, the Cat Connection wraps up our month long “Love the Cat, Love the Claws” campaign. Overall, we’ve been thrilled and invigorated by the positive response, and we feel in our hearts that declawing will one day (hopefully soon) be viewed as an unfortunate chapter in veterinary medicine. Which brings us to our final piece of the month: A Message to our Veterinarians, with Love. Veterinarians and their professional organizations exist at the center of…
Meet Momo, a complicated kitty in desperate need of a loving, experienced forever home. Momo was surrendered to Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Services because his family “did not have enough time for him.” Unfortunately, what that actually meant is that no one had properly socialized Momo, and now his only hope is an experienced, patient person willing to work with him. Are you that special person? Here’s what you need to know: Momo is the cat…
Scratching. When you share your life with a cat, it’s just part of the deal. But although scratching is one of the most natural feline behaviors, it is often met with frustration or fear by humans. It’s no secret that the Cat Connection is emphatically against declawing cats (for more info, see here, here and here), so whenever someone is willing to listen, we educate our friends about why cats scratch and how people can…
In an effort to provide your cats with the best possible care during their stay with us, the Cat Connection will be implementing changes to our cat boarding policies in 2016. Please take a moment to review the changes below, all of which have been made with the health and safety of our staff and boarding cats in mind. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the store directly. Thank you for your…
