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What Every Policymaker Should Know About Community Cats

If you're a policymaker, you might have to face issues about community cats (i.e., stray or feral cats) and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR). Here's key info to know.

Blackie, a black shorthair community cat, with an ear tip

What Every Veterinary Professional Should Know About Community Cats

If you're a veterinary professional, learn about fact vs. fiction regarding community cats, including info on how trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) works, doesn’t compr...

Veterinarian wearing scrubs holding a brown tabby community cat, surrounded by sheet-covered humane cat traps

What Every Public Health Official Should Know About Community Cats

If you're a public health official, learn about fact vs. fiction when it comes to community cats and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR), including info about rabies and ...

Gray and white community cat with a freshly tipped ear to indicate he is a feral cat who is part of a managed cat colony

What Every Advocate Should Know About Community Cats

What is a community cat and how can I help them? Here's what community cat and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) advocates should know.

Black medium-hair community cat with ear tip who is part of a managed TNR cat colony

The Best Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas: Toys, Puzzles, and More

Learn some of the best indoor cat enrichment ideas, including interactive cat toys, food puzzles, catios, and more.

white-and-black indoor cat playing with a toy with colorful balls, one of many cat enrichment ideas

Essay on Animals: How to Write a Persuasive Paper

If you’ve decided to write an essay on animals, either for a school assignment or for another purpose, here are the steps to follow.

This girl (with help from her two black cats) is writing an essay on animals for school.

Tips for Picking a Pet Who's Right for Your Lifestyle

Picking a pet who's right for your lifestyle and not sure where to start? Learn what factors to consider when choosing the best pet for you.

woman considering picking a pet dog during a meet and greet outside with a smiling white-and-brown dog

Using Food Puzzles for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets

Are food puzzles good for dogs, cats, and other pets? What do you put in a food puzzle? Learn about using puzzle toys for mental and physical stimulation, and get DIY foo...

Cat scooping treats out of a glass bowl pet food puzzle

A Guide to Clicker Training Pets

Clicker training dogs, cats, and other pets is a fun and effective way to communicate. Learn the basics of how to use clicker training.

dog doing clicker training with a person

Why Cats Knead (aka Making Biscuits)

Learn about cats making biscuits, or kneading, a fascinating and wonderful aspect of feline evolutionary behavior.

Siamese kitten making biscuits on a colorful cat bed

Why You Should Give Your Cat a Cardboard Box

Find out why cats who have boxes have lower stress levels than cats who do not have boxes.

Gray cat with head and paw sticking out of a cardboard box

How to Keep Your Cat Cool When It's Hot Outside

If your home is feeling warm, here are some tips to transform it into a kitty oasis so that you have a cool cat.

Calico cat lying in a white porcelain sink

How to Reduce Your Cat's Stress During Fireworks

Here are three tips, including a new one recently discovered, on how to help your cats feel safe and calm during fireworks and loud festivities.

Black cat peeking head out of a hole in an enclosed bin

How to Foster Contagious Cats

Samantha Bell, Best Friends' cat expert, wants to share her experience to ease any doubts about fostering sick cats.

Two kittens with scabies sitting on a tiny couch next to each other

10 Reasons to Adopt a Cat

If you’ve ever considered adopting a cat or adding another to your crew, now is the time. Here's why.

Gray and white cat lying in a cardboard box

All About Cat Hissing

Cat hissing is not “mean," it’s communication.

A tabby and white cat hissing with mouth open and ears back