Pet Care by Erin Schwartz

07/23/2022

07/03/2022

This sweet boy’s story breaks my heart. He is so deserving of his forever home. Please share!💕

08/19/2021

08/14/2021

05/02/2021

PSA if you have hummingbird feeders!!! Use them correctly and responsibly!

09/07/2020

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06/26/2020

Please sign the petition to get these animals out of this awful place!

06/22/2020

*NEW!* A brand new shareable poster for use in shelters & rescues! What should you do if you find a kitten outside? Try: the CASA Method!

It’s extremely common for people to find kittens outside, assume they are orphaned, and bring them to a shelter—removing them from their mother’s care, putting them at risk, and failing to address the core issue. In response to this problem, I’ve seen a lot of organizations putting out campaigns for kitten-finders that say “Leave Them There!” However, I think this is both overly simplistic and potentially a really dangerous message. The truth is that there is not one simple answer to the question of “what should I do if I find a kitten outside?” That’s why I believe the CASA method can help people understand the things you should take into consideration when you find a kitten outdoors.

C: CONDITION. Is the kitten chunky & well-fed? Mom is probably nearby! Is she emaciated & in distress? She might truly be an orphan. This information will help you decide if you wait or intervene.

A: AGE. Is the kitten old enough to be separated from mom? If not, do everything in your power to keep them together. If they’re weaned, understand the socialization window & aim to focus foster efforts on those who are likely to be successfully socialized.

S: SITUATION. Are the kittens in a backyard shed with their mama? Maybe the caregiver can continue to provide food and monitor! Are they in the middle of an intersection during a blizzard? Let’s try to trap that whole family and bring em in.

A: ABILITIES. This is arguably the most important consideration. If you personally are willing & able to use your resources to help the animal, then you may choose to take a different approach than, say, an overloaded shelter! Ask yourself what you personally can do to help, and if you can’t, then know your community’s resources and work within those.

And don’t forget: STERILIZE THE FAMILY!

I hope this provides a more realistic & well-rounded approach to answering the question: “what should I do if I found a kitten outside?”

You can download the PDF at KittenLady.org/casa 💕

You can watch my webinar all about this topic at bit.ly/kittenladywebinar4

06/06/2020

Wow!!! Now that’s a catio!!!

Jellli and her siblings love it so much.

05/29/2020

“These are all mine!”

An upstate New York dog has set a Guinness World Record by holding six tennis balls in his mouth. Finley Molloy, a 6-year-old Golden Retriever in Canandaigua, started cramming tennis balls in his mouth all on his own when he was 2.

05/19/2020

Lots of babies in need of homes!