Understanding Cat Behaviours
1. KneadingKneading is an instinctual behaviour. Kittens know to knead from birth because the action stimulates their mother’s flow of milk while nursing. But cats may knead long after they’ve been weaned, and not just because it’s an inherently self-soothing behaviour associated with comfort. It’s a way to leave their scent behind, stretch their muscles, […]
Making a New Kitty Feel Safe
1. Start with a Small SpaceCats placed in new situations can become easily overstimulated, no matter how confident they were in their previous environment. Reducing the amount of novelty can help your kitty feel comfortable more quickly. Provide them with a dedicated space that is quiet and removed from the rest of the home. Typically, […]
Kace
Rescue: There was a colony of cats found behind a manufacturing building in town. The colony had been cared for by the staff, who fed them daily and even provided insulated cat houses for them. The nice thing was that they were all friendly, but the sad thing was the colony was growing. A company […]
Neville
Personality: Neville is still learning that pets are safe and isn’t quite sure about humans just yet—but he absolutely loves other cats. He thrives in their company and can often be found playing with his best friends, especially when toys are involved. When a wand toy comes out, Neville is first in line, showing off […]
Sasha
Rescue: Sasha’s journey with Pet Patrol has been quite the adventure. She was originally trapped outside the sanctuary grounds after spending time surviving on her own outdoors. At the time, Sasha was extremely feral and unsure of people, and shortly after arriving in care, she managed to escape by bursting through a window screen and […]
Hakira
Rescue: A lady had messaged Pet Patrol and also left a phone message in regards to six kittens living under her back deck. She was quite concerned for them and have a very difficult time trying to rescue them. She was trying to hand catch them which can be quite risky as the kittens could […]
Sly
Personality: Sly is a curious and watchful little guy who takes his role as sanctuary supervisor very seriously. He loves exploring his surroundings and keeping an eye on all the activity, happily following volunteers around to see what’s going on. Like his buddy Neville, Sly is very food motivated—bring out the treats and he’ll be […]
Domino
Rescue: A few years ago, a woman was visiting a neighbour in their back yard and noticed a rabbit frozen in motion. Close by, she saw three black kittens intently watching the rabbit. The neighbour said she was surprised, as she had no idea there was a young feline family living under her deck. A […]
Cat Ages and Appropriate Alone Time
The image shown above is meant to help you understand “cat years” and the life stages a cat experiences in more human terms. With this information in mind, let’s take a look at how long cats of different ages can safely be left without human supervision. Bear in mind that a kitten or cat […]
Your Cat’s Purr: A Human Health Boost
Being around a purring cat, especially while they’re cuddling with you, has many benefits to your body! Reduce Stress: A cat’s purr helps reduce the body’s cortisol levels by instead releasing oxytocin – the happy hormone! This is the same hormone released when feeling loved by other people. Ease Migraines: While cats release endorphins while […]