If going to a general practice vet facility raises your cat’s hackles, try a feline-only veterinary clinic, where cats are the top priority.
Author: T.J. Banks
T.J. Banks is the author of several books, including Catsong, which received a Merial Human–Animal Bond Award. A contributing editor to laJoie, T.J. also has received writing awards from the Cat Writers’ Association (most recently a Certificate of Excellence in 2019), as well as from ByLine and The Writing Self. Her work has appeared in numerous anthologies, including Chicken Soup for the Single Parent’s Soul and A Cup of Comfort for Women in Love, and T.J. has worked as a stringer for the Associated Press, as an instructor for the Writer’s Digest School and as a columnist.
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The Serious Link Between Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty
Thanks to a new law, fewer victims of domestic violence have to make the heartbreaking choice of escaping their abuser or staying to protect their pet.
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A barn cat program gives “community cats” safe outdoor homes with food and water — and the cats control the rodent population.
What Makes White Cats So Special?
White cats have many fascinating myths and legends associated with them. They symbolize rebirth, happiness, prosperity, healing and more.
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