tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post502066683188338062..comments2024-03-27T06:50:53.152-05:00Comments on Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat: Reducing euthanasia by reducing the number of owner-relinquished cats: Resources to keep cats in their homesMomma Kat and Her Bear Cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-77159133949977401222021-04-27T07:50:26.332-05:002021-04-27T07:50:26.332-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-77479541465057971792020-11-28T07:12:44.364-06:002020-11-28T07:12:44.364-06:00This is a very well-written article! I totally agr...This is a very well-written article! I totally agree with it!<br />NormanWilkeshttp://thedoghug.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-39038007665187275122020-10-30T01:33:43.827-05:002020-10-30T01:33:43.827-05:00That is true! Not only that, but so many people mi...That is true! Not only that, but so many people misunderstand common cat misbehaviors - like scratching.Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-8736275658060040992020-10-23T18:15:54.031-05:002020-10-23T18:15:54.031-05:00Thanks for sharing all your research! You've d...Thanks for sharing all your research! You've done a grrr-eat job!<br /><br />If more pet owners were responsible about getting their cats spayed or neutered, there'd be fewer incidents of "unwanted spraying behavior" that often lands the unfortunate kitties in shelters or abandonment on the streets. Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964044207610199142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-72189783995567172642020-10-16T02:55:59.140-05:002020-10-16T02:55:59.140-05:00That's a great idea! I was thinking about some...That's a great idea! I was thinking about something similar - but the book idea is great!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-55908263370736848032020-10-16T02:55:34.108-05:002020-10-16T02:55:34.108-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-44866331750243466412020-10-16T02:55:22.554-05:002020-10-16T02:55:22.554-05:00My niece wanted a cat so badly - but at a regular ...My niece wanted a cat so badly - but at a regular check-up for her food allergies, we found out she's severely allergic to cats! She cried when she told me. As I told her Mom, dog or cat, doesn't matter so much as having that connection. Sure I'D prefer a cat ... but my niece has turned into a dog girl now that they have one. I hope she gives cats a try at some point.Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-29988997865982334402020-10-12T13:06:18.348-05:002020-10-12T13:06:18.348-05:00Very useful information, MommaKat. You should turn...Very useful information, MommaKat. You should turn it into a book. Extra Double Pawkisses for the good work and a Happy Day to all of you🐾😽💞Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587887219557917751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-91092457230902038392020-10-11T14:08:35.094-05:002020-10-11T14:08:35.094-05:00A remarkable post. Bless you for all the research ...A remarkable post. Bless you for all the research you compiled here. Greatly appreciated.Tails Around the Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385964459822157749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-8938487401193813512020-10-11T09:53:21.738-05:002020-10-11T09:53:21.738-05:00Wow, Kat. Thank you for taking the time and doing ...Wow, Kat. Thank you for taking the time and doing all the work to write this amazing compendium of information and resources. I was very allergic to cats as a child. To some degree, they've lessened as I've gotten older, but I'm still allergic. Gracie and Ava don't set me off, but sometimes new kitties at the shelter do. That's what meds are for. lol. Thanks again. We appreciate you!meowmeowmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513539249219283256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-59840317233596272952020-10-11T04:41:24.428-05:002020-10-11T04:41:24.428-05:00That all means so much. I hate reading posts with ...That all means so much. I hate reading posts with resources and finding that half of the links don't work! I encountered that so often as I put this together. You truly are too kind - but I appreciate every word!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-7931701001264003122020-10-10T16:46:23.447-05:002020-10-10T16:46:23.447-05:00This införmation had to have been a monumental tas...This införmation had to have been a monumental task and you did a more than outstanding job of it. I am I'm,pressed beyond measure and it is being save for helping others who need it...links they can use. Even me if something comes up that puzzles me. YOU have it ALL! Thank you over and over for all your hard work. Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-33017537237239390232020-10-09T23:56:50.187-05:002020-10-09T23:56:50.187-05:00I'm thinking of alternatives that might work. ...I'm thinking of alternatives that might work. Bear took care of my loveseat within days of bringing him inside. I keep it covered with a blanket now (there are slipcovers - but they are super expensive - so I use a king-sized blanket). I especially make sure the spots he scratched are covered. That works for the most part. He's never tried to scratch the blanket. Though I take off the blanket to wash it every so often and the loveseat puts out its siren song and Bear is there in seconds taking advantage of the exposed couch fill. Some fabrics are harder to scratch than others too. I got a microfiber sofa and Bear has tried to scratch it with little luck. I have a concept in my head of a homemade scratcher made of cloth to see if it diverts Mackerull - but I'm not entirely sure how to execute the design. I'm thinking anything that looks like that stretch of loveseat might work. I would suggest a body pillow - but my fear is that he would rip the cover and get into the filling/stuffing. Bear did that with one of my comforters (he was so proud of himself). I wonder if you could use a roll of foam (like those foam eggshell layers you can put on a bed) - wrap it around a vertical scratching post, secure it, and then cover it with a pillow case or two - and secure the bottom of the pillow cases onto the foam at the bottom. Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-66044432317403688712020-10-09T23:41:30.403-05:002020-10-09T23:41:30.403-05:00I learned a lot myself! Thank you for sharing!I learned a lot myself! Thank you for sharing!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-60478231759505797142020-10-09T23:40:38.131-05:002020-10-09T23:40:38.131-05:00I agree on both points. Though I have to admit I w...I agree on both points. Though I have to admit I was impressed by how many shelters are starting surrender prevention programs. I'm usually the first person to be judgmental when someone declaws a cat or dumps a cat at a shelter instead of taking the cat with them on a move - but most of the people who do those kinds of things just don't care. I do believe that there are quite a few other people that just don't know where to turn for help - which is why I wrote this post.Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-12524747203714018332020-10-09T23:35:50.813-05:002020-10-09T23:35:50.813-05:00I'm blushing. I still feel weird about these s...I'm blushing. I still feel weird about these serious types of posts. Humor is my comfort zone. I truly appreciate what you said - it means the world to me and certainly encourages me to strike out again from my comfort zone!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-11174257110298789892020-10-09T23:34:17.102-05:002020-10-09T23:34:17.102-05:00It was a HUGE task - but I'm glad I did it - e...It was a HUGE task - but I'm glad I did it - even if the end result was nothing like I'd planned!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-29666395781295620402020-10-09T23:33:42.401-05:002020-10-09T23:33:42.401-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-55294240895474383232020-10-09T23:33:23.349-05:002020-10-09T23:33:23.349-05:00I truly hope so! I truly hope so! Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-20346524196941294962020-10-09T23:32:52.797-05:002020-10-09T23:32:52.797-05:00I hope they find my post! My SEO skills/audience b...I hope they find my post! My SEO skills/audience building skills could really use some help!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-66191266017214350802020-10-09T23:32:06.199-05:002020-10-09T23:32:06.199-05:00Thank you, Miss Dori. I suspect Bear's beginni...Thank you, Miss Dori. I suspect Bear's beginnings were as a feral cat too. I have no idea why he trusted me so quickly or how to explain our connection. I can't make sense of why people do what they do. Like KC, Ellie is the sweetest cat ever and I can't imagine why her first family would've dumped her outside except that she was too clingy. I have to remind myself to be understanding and not as judgmental ... but that's really hard when I want to use some not very nice words and yell. I literally pray for more understanding and less judgment and I was really hoping to achieve that with this post. Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-16408887137926833532020-10-09T23:22:55.018-05:002020-10-09T23:22:55.018-05:00I can only hope this post finds its way to the peo...I can only hope this post finds its way to the people who need it!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-19503394775502712552020-10-09T23:22:28.982-05:002020-10-09T23:22:28.982-05:00Thank you! Yes, it took A LOT of time! New facets ...Thank you! Yes, it took A LOT of time! New facets just kept popping up all over the place - and it took me a full two weeks past when I planned to publish to finish it!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-76445335659794456052020-10-09T23:20:46.128-05:002020-10-09T23:20:46.128-05:00Thank you! These serious posts are still way out o...Thank you! These serious posts are still way out of my comfort zone - which is why I don't write more of them!Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604919255879575307.post-7219545171932283582020-10-09T23:20:03.186-05:002020-10-09T23:20:03.186-05:00I DO believe it! I suspect I have a mild allergy t...I DO believe it! I suspect I have a mild allergy to cats that seems to get worse as I get older. Still, my cats aren't going anywhere and I'm not going to banish Bear from sleeping with his Momma (which he does every night).Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.com