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The Staywell Aluminium Pet Door

The Staywell Aluminium Pet Doors have aluminium frames with a slide-in steel locking barrier panel for the interior side of the pet door to secure the door shut. The flap is flexible with a slide on magnetic strip at the bottom, it has a light blue tint to it and is made to be UV resistant.

Dimensions:

• Overall size: 299mm x 202mm (11 3/4 x 7 15/16″)
• Cut out size: 245mm x 150mm (9 5/8″ x 5 7/8″)
• Maximum pet shoulder width: 132mm (5 3/16″)

I have one of these pet doors and I am very happy will it. Being flexible the cats can rush through without hurting themselves. It isn’t as noisy as rigid plastic catflaps which to me is a major consideration with three cats.

Staywell Aluminum Catflap – USA

Staywell Aluminium Catflap – UK

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Rainbow Bridge

I was just looking for some of my cat photos and found a picture of my cat Holly who went to the rainbow bridge many years ago. It reminded me of this wonderful, but sad quotation:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.

There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

Author unknown…

In memory of all the pets at the Rainbow Bridge…

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Best Pet Websites

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Alternative Healthcare Books for Cats

A growing number of people have concerns about conventional medicines for their cats, and many worry about mass-produced foods too. Here is a brief look at books available for natural healthcare for cats.

Note: Always consult your local veterinarian before changing a course of treatment.

Dr. Pitcairn’s Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats

This classic natural pet-care book is written by two celebrated veterinary specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment, and natural healing for pets. Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats offers valuable natural and holistic advice on a host of pet topics, including, but not limited to, diet, exercise, environment, coping with a pet’s death, and how to care for a sick animal.

In addition to their thorough discussion of the above, Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD, and his wife, Susan Hubble Pitcairn, M.S., offer a comprehensive “quick reference” section on animal illnesses, organized alphabetically and including a brief description of each illness, preventative measures that may be taken, and holistic and natural treatment options for both dogs and cats – treatments that should always be discussed with one’s vet before being used.

Included in this book:
What’s really in commercial foods
Updated fresh food recipes
Special diets
Expanded information on calcium supplements
Non-toxic grooming
Benefits of exercise
How to select a healthy animal
Natural care for common ailments
Alternative treatments with homeopathy, herbs and wholesome foods
First aid tips
And much more!

For more than 20 years, this classic guide has been equally invaluable to both veterinarians and pet guardians alike.
Paperback, 466 pages

Veterinarians’ Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats
By Martin Zucker
An introduction and a guide to the vast world of natural healing methods, treatments, and foods now available for cats. Author Martin Zucker offers advice from dozens of holistic practitioners and licensed veterinarians, who share their recipes, insights, and “prescriptions.”
320 pages

Guide to Natural Pet Care Cancer
By Cal Orey
Comprehensively covers gentle, natural treatments for cancer in both dogs and cats. Delves into the latest scientific research and veterinary clinical trials, as well as actual cases in which pets have been cured by holistic medicine. Each book in this series offers in-depth solutions such as vet-approved dietary changes, supplements, herbs, and treatments including homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, and ultrasound.
46 pages

 

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Focus on Animal Charities and Rehoming

John at Beirut

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated ~ Ghandi

I keep hearing about charities from around the world being inundated with more animals than they can really deal with, they are getting desperate to find new homes for them.

There are soaring numbers of cats being left at charitable establishments. In the UK the RSPCA blames this partly on the rise in people failing to get their cats neutered, leading to a growing number of unwanted kittens.
 
But there have also been increasing numbers of older abandoned animals; often the recession is being cited as the reason by people giving up their pets. And while there may be extenuating circumstances; I know that I would have to be at my wit’s end if I had to give up my cats, they are family.
 
There are hundreds of charities around the world advertising animals that need adopting. If you are not in a position to adopt any yourself, please consider giving time or money to your local animal charities – times are hard.
 
Here are just a small selection of websites with cats and other animals seeking adoption:

USA
The ASPCA http://www.aspca.org/aspca-nyc/adoptable-cats/
Petfinder http://www.petfinder.com/

Canada
Adopt an Animal http://www.adoptananimal.ca

UK
RSPCA Rehoming www.rspca.org.uk/rehoming
Cat Chat http://www.catchat.org/
Get Set Pet http://getsetpet.co.uk/blog/homeless-pet-adoption/cat-rescue-by-breed/

Malta
Gozo SPCA http://www.spca-gozo.org/spca/spcadecgallery/index.htm

Australia
Australian Animal Protection Society http://www.aaps.org.au/
Pet Rescue http://www.petrescue.com.au

India
Visakha Society for Protection and Care of Animals http://www.vspca.org/

Beirut
Animals @ Beirut.com http://animals.beirut.com/Adoption.php

If any animal charities want to be featured or have a forthcoming charity event please let me know using the CONTACT form.

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• Charity Run – This is to raise money for Cat Chat, an online cat charity that rehomes abandoned cats. It’sa great cause, if you want to sponsor him follow this link…https://www.help.co.uk/fundraisers/peterhanson.

 

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