Who's Going To The 2012 Westminster KC Dog Show?

Frank Franklin II, AP

Are you going to the upcoming WKC dog show or any of the related events?  If so, welcome to New York City, and maybe you'll run into me!  Are you interested in having a communication session with your dog while you're in town?  Maybe you'd like to help him or her better understand all of the things going on, or hear his or her opinions on the show afterward?  Feel free to contact me at info@animaltalker.com or via telephone at 917-607-8630.

Best of luck to you and your canine friends, and have a wonderful time!

Can You Help These Cats?

Schnoodles a 14 y.o., female, DMH, dilute tortoiseshell

Hi, Animal Lovers,

I was recently forwarded this bulletin from a close friend, long-time client and dedicated animal rescuer.  The rescuers from Concerned People for Animals have had some cats come in that have been through a lot and need new homes.  If you know of anyone who may be interested, please contact Melissa at CPA via the information below.  Even though these cats are in Southern California, they can be moved cross-country for the right home.  Please feel free to forward and post this elsewhere. Thank you!

How You Can Help Feral & Outdoor Cats Stay Warm In Winter

People who do trap-neuter-return (TNR) work or just care for feral and stray cats know having a warm place to take shelter can greatly improve cats' chances of survival.  People who have cats who spend a lot of time outdoors may worry how to make sure they stay warm if they don't come inside at night.  A simple answer to these issues is to provide one or more insulated cat shelters.  Although you can buy kits, this is generally a do-it-yourself project, and can be daunting for people who aren't used to building things or can't spend much money.  They may have seen shelters made of wood and including electric heat. However, there are ways to make a cat shelter easily from simple materials, and you can spend less that $10.  Here's how:

Ready to Pawty?

Hey, animal lovers!  Come check out the BlogPaws Twitter BlogPawty today from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, ET.  I will be mixing with animal loving bloggers from all over.  There will be music and prizes.

My cat Maurice is all dressed up in his tuxedo and... oh, dear.  Mo?  Maurice?  I wonder if he's had a little too much to drink...

One too many Tuna Nip-tinis.