MARK YOUR CALENDARS... October 16 is the 14th annual National Feral Cat Day! To show their support, Tru Catch is offering big savings on their Light Duty Animal Traps! Between now and Oct 31, you can donate a trap (or two or three) to Tree of Life to support our TNR efforts for only $50 each (free shipping) through their "Donate a Trap" Program. To participate, visit http://www.trucatchtraps.com/gifts/ and search "Tree of Life" under "Last Name/Organization." THANKS!! And remember... It's a trap!
Tree of Life Cat Rescue will be holding an Adoption Event & Cat Food Drive this Saturday, Nov 30 from 2:30-5:30PM at UNLEASHED by Petco, 14900 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Come visit us and adopt your new best friend! Tree of Life is currently selling custom jewelry and donate pet costumes to help raise money for several medical bills: 1) Freeway, the kitten thrown from a car, 2) Pipsqueek, the kitten that was found in a field covered in maggots, 3) Frances, the kitten from Longview Dr in Woodbridge with a luxating patella that requires surgery to repair.
Our current fundraising efforts include selling custom jewelry that was donated to our group and also selling some brand new pet costumes (that would fit cats or very small dogs).
Did you know that young cats and kittens have healthier, happier lives when they have a kitten playmate? Although a lot of owners are excited to play and spend lots of time with their new pet, humans are not an adequate substitute for a feline companion. Kittens can get lonely when we're at work and are ready to play when we're climbing in bed. Having a fellow kitten to play with also prevents certain behavioral issues, like biting or scratching as "play." Young cats also can annoy older cats and dogs with their boundless energy. Read this list of 10 reasons you should consider adopting two kittens instead of one. Sometimes a cat will use the bathroom outside of its litter box. This can be a sign of a medical problem, such as urinary tract infection (UTI) or it could simply mean you're overdue on scooping. Here is some advice to determine why your cat is not using its box and some remedies you can try. The first step in resolving elimination outside the litter box is to rule out urine marking and medical problems. Have your cat checked thoroughly by a veterinarian. Once your veterinarian determines that your cat doesn’t have a medical condition or issue, try following these guidelines: Click here to read the full article.
Deciding on a vet isn't always as easy as it sounds. There are probably dozens of different animal hospitals within just a few miles of your home. But which one is right for you and your pet? The ASPCA offers these tips: Here are some things to consider when selecting a vet: Click here to read the entire article.
It's also important to remember to find a trusted 24-hour animal hospital in case of emergencies and remember to keep their phone number in a readily accessible spot, like the refrigerator. For Prince William County residents, we recommend Prince William Emergency Veterinary Clinic. |