Man arrested after shooting at raccoon with handgun, says it attacked stray cat
Man arrested after shooting at raccoon with handgun, says it attacked stray cat
TORRINGTON — A city resident was arrested on weapons charges after police said he shot a .25 caliber handgun at a raccoon that was attacking a stray cat.
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150 cats find new homes after Humane Society event
150 cats find new homes after Humane Society event
The Austin Humane Society recently found itself at more than 200 percent over capacity after it received about 70 cats from area shelters. To help relieve space at the facility, the organization gave away free kittens Saturday.
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Cat Rescued from Tree After 6 Days
Cat Rescued from Tree After 6 Days
It was a scary six days for a cat in Lewiston, which climbed up a 40-foot tree on Saturday and couldn’t get down. It was finally rescued on Thursday.
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Tips On How To Look After Your Persian Cat
These days, Persian cats are among the most popular breeds of cat. Well known for their gentle and sweet personalities and their long hair, Persian cats have very attractive features. They are great companions for virtually anyone, and not very demanding. Unlike other breeds, such as the Siamese breed, Persian breeds need very little attention.
Although white is the color normally associated with Persian cats, they actually come in a variety of other colors as well.
During competitions, they are divided into seven color divisions – solid, silver and gold, tabby, shaded and smoke, particolor, bicolor, and Himalayan.
No matter what color of Persian cat it may be, they are best noticed during competitions by their long and flowing coats.
Persian cats should always be kept inside of the house, to protect their coat. If they travel outside, they can easily damage their coat.
They will also need to be brushed daily with a metal comb, or their coat can become tangled, which will lead to hairballs. You’ll need to bathe your Persian cat on a regular basis as well, to help protect his coat. Bathing works best when the cat is young, as it will get him used to it.
Bathing should never be overlooked, as it will keep your cats coat looking clean and healthy. Although some breeds can maintain their coats on their own,
Persians can’t. Their fur is long and dense and you’ll need to groom them daily to ensure their coat stays healthy.
The Persian breed is gentle and sweet, getting along great with everyone – including kids. They have a pleasant voice that is always good to hear.
Using their voice and their eyes, they can communicate very well with their owners. They are very playful, yet they don’t require a lot of attention. They love attention however, and love being admired.
Unlike other cats, they don’t climb and jump much at all. They aren’t destructive either; they just love being admired and lying around.
A majority of the time, Persian cats love to bask in the sun and show others just how beautiful they truly are.
Although most breeds can be kept indoors or outside, Persian cats should always be kept inside and never allowed to go outside of the house.
Keeping them inside with protect their coats and also keep diseases and common parasites away from them as well. You won’t have to worry about cars or dogs either if you keep your pet inside.
To ensure that your Persian pet stays healthy, you should always take him to the vet on an annual basis. If cared for properly, such as grooming, shots, and checkups, Persian cats can live as long as 20 years.
One thing you’ll need to be aware of that’s common with Persians is their eyes. Their eyes are very big and can sometimes be too much for the cat to clean.
This is a common healthy problem with the breed, and should be checked on a regular basis to ensure that it doesn’t get out of control.
When you compare Persians to other breeds, you’ll notice that the Persians are among the easiest to keep.
You don’t have to worry about things like jumping or climbing, as Persians don’t like to do either. All you’ll need to do is feed your cat and groom him or him on a daily basis.
Even though grooming can be quite a bit of work in the long run – it’s well worth it when you have a healthy an beautiful Persian cat.
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Woman says cat missing after flight to Lauderdale
Woman says cat missing after flight to Lauderdale
A woman claims that one of her three cats is missing following a Delta Airlines flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, WPLG-Ch. 10 reported.
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Abused cat dies after outpouring of care and love
Abused cat dies after outpouring of care and love
A striped male shorthaired cat that was found nailed to a pole Monday has died, Henry County Humane Society officials said Thursday.
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With photos: One lane of First Avenue reopens after fire
With photos: One lane of First Avenue reopens after fire
One lane of First Avenue has reopened as Wausau firefighters cleaned up the scene of a blaze at a home on the west side. Two families escaped unharmed, but one familys pet cat died.
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Utah cat in Montana after stowing away in semi truck
Utah cat in Montana after stowing away in semi truck
Workers unloading a semi truck at an Albertsons in Billings, Mont., found a stowaway cat that may be from Utah. They think cat got stuck in a pallet while crews were loading the truck in Salt Lake City. The shelter taking care of the cat hopes to hear from the cat’s owner.
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N.L. man charged after dog, cat found dead
N.L. man charged after dog, cat found dead
A Newfoundland and Labrador man was charged Monday with animal cruelty after the discovery of a dead dog and a dead cat in a house in Dunville in mid-February.
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Ten people, four dogs, two snakes and a cat safe after Post Falls house fire
Ten people, four dogs, two snakes and a cat safe after Post Falls house fire
POST FALLS, Idaho- Ten people were evacuated from their rental home at 1530 N. Lincoln Avenue in Post Falls early Tuesday morning following a fire. Fire officials say one woman suffered minor burns in the fire and was transported to an area hospital, but there were no other injuries. Kootenai County Fire Information Officer Jim Lyon tells KHQ the fire broke out just before 1:30 a.m.
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