• 🚗 A tiny kitten’s perilous rescue

• 🐈 Meet the Munchkin cat

• 😸 Cat-friendly furniture

• 🙀 How to catch a skittish kitty

• 🐾 Everything you need to know about TNR programs

Did you know…

In the United States, only ____% of cats are spayed or neutered.

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Stranded on the side of a busy Long Island highway, a tiny kitten sat nervously by the road, unaware that her life was about to change forever. Passersby quickly took action, calling authorities and sharing the situation on social media. John Debacker, local animal rescuer extraordinaire, dashed to the scene to save the day. With the help of the state police, who shut down the highway, Debacker carefully approached the frightened kitten, net in hand.

In true dramatic fashion, just as Debacker was about to scoop her up, the kitten decided it was time for a plot twist and bolted back across the road. After a heart-stopping chase, he finally caught the little daredevil and secured her safely in his net. The kitten, later named Wanda, turned out to be one of the sweetest cats Debacker had ever met. And in a purr-fect ending, the kind soul who first sounded the alarm plans to adopt her, proving that sometimes even the wildest adventures lead to happily ever after.

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If you’ve found yourself playing detective with a mysterious outdoor cat who clearly isn’t thrilled about being caught, you might be wondering what to do next. Whether the kitty is simply lost, feral, or in need of medical attention, your mission is clear: win her over without scaring her off. The first step is food bribery. According to the ASPCA, it’s all about getting the cat to associate you with mealtime. Start by placing food in the same spot daily until the cat becomes a regular. Just remember, the smellier the snack, the faster she’ll come running—think sardines, chicken, or even baby food.

Once you've got the kitty on your feeding schedule, it’s time to turn your feline friend into a travel companion. Gradually sneak a carrier into the picture, moving the food closer and closer to it until the cat is comfy enough to step inside. If your sneaky plan fails, it’s time to call in the big guns—your local trap-neuter-return program (TNR) for some trap-setting advice. Either way, once the cat is secure, a quick trip to the vet will determine if she’s chipped, needs medical care, or just a spa day before heading back to her outdoor adventures.

TNR (trap, neuter, release) programs are the ultimate peacekeeping mission for outdoor cats.  Volunteers humanely trap outdoor cats, give them a quick vet visit for spaying or neutering, and then return them to their stomping grounds, minus the risk of more kittens popping up under your porch. These feline adventurers can then get back to their daily business of sunbathing and ignoring humans, but now without the drama of catfights or late-night yowling.

The many benefits include healthier cats, fewer territorial spats, and a much-needed reduction in the cat population—so no more midnight serenades from feline Romeos. It's a win-win: the cats live happier, healthier lives, and the neighborhood gets a little quieter and calmer.

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🧐 Did You Know: Only 86% of American cats are spayed or neutered.

😸 COTD: Give your purr-fect pet the spotlight by submitting them for the cat of the day! This month's theme is comedic cat pictures. Send in your most hilarious or quirky pictures of your best feline friend, a short description, and their name to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.