If you have ever tried photographing your pet cat you know it takes a flash of luck, an inspired click and a really fast shutter speed. Now imagine if your subject was not just your own friendly feline lounging on your kitchen counter, but colonies of big city feral kitties who have little or no bond with humans. I recently discovered the photography of Meredith Weiss. She’s got flash, click and speed in spades and captures the heart and beauty of the… Continue

Saturday July17, 2009

Today I attended a workshop at the ASPCA in Manhattan (this facility for homeless pets is surprisingly futuristic and beautiful!) the workshop was for Feral Cat Caretakers. The feral cat population puts a huge strain on our shelters and we need more community involvement to get ahead of this issue and care for the cats in their environment.

This is part one of a video produced by the Humane Society. It's a good introduction to feral… Continue

This Honda model was designed with the family pets in mind. I think cats and dogs could ride comfortable and safe in this vehicle. In fact, I think it might be an even better feature for my 2 and 5 year old human children! The netting would help them keep their hands to themselves! No more scratching, slapping and swatting each other. No more Mommy saying "Keep your hands to yourself!" 50 times between home and the grocery. No more launching granola bars at Mommy. Hmmm. I like the netting… Continue

We cat lovers have long envied the ease with which dog people and their canines stroll out of their abodes, and step out for adventure! NO LONGER! Here is a New Yorker who has re-examined the "take your pet for a walk" model from a cat's perspective and come up with the… Continue