Preparing for a New Kitten

Preparing for a New Kitten

Bringing a kitten home is one of the most exciting things you can do! Much like puppies, or really any baby animal, they do require preparation and awareness. Kittens are so sweet and playful, and in some ways they’re easier to deal with than puppies, but they still...
Polydactyl Cats

Polydactyl Cats

Written by Ioana Busuioc All photos generously provided by Debby Harold Cats typically have 18 toes, 5 on each front paw, and four on each rear paw. Polydactyl cats, however, have extra toes typically on their front paws. Interestingly enough, a polydactyl cat may...
Kitten Season

Kitten Season

Written by Sydney Walker, SAIT Journalism Student All photos courtesy of some of the amazing cat foster moms at AARCS. As the days get warmer, and spring becomes reality, kitten season is already in full swing. With litters upon litters of new kittens being born,...
Coping with the Loss of a Pet

Coping with the Loss of a Pet

Written by Ioana Busuioc Losing a pet is never easy, particularly around the holidays. Pets become members of our family, and their support and comfort can brighten the darkest of days. There’s something inherently different about losing a pet, perhaps because much...