Dear Ms Kitty, I see all these adorable costumes for pets in my local pet supply store, but when I try to put a costume on my cat Frodo, he acts like I’m trying to kill him. Why can’t he just go along with it like my dog Bilbo does? Costumed in Castle Rock Dear...

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My cat didn’t come home! New ways to find your lost cat
Summer can be a scary time for our cats, with remodeling and strange visitors and of course, July 4th fireworks. The biggest thing to remember if your cat gets lost is don’t give up! In the first two weeks, they will probably be fairly close to home. As they say about...
Summertime blues: helping cats roll with scary changes
Dear Ms Kitty, We are catching up with friends and family visits, vacations and maintenance around the house this summer. But our sweet, friendly cats Luna and Sol are now hiding from everyone, even their favorite people. What can we do to get them back to their...
DIY Upcycle Project – Huggy Beds
This is a fun, simple project that your cat will love now that the weather is getting cool. These beds are made from recycled sweaters and can create a favorite snug and warm perch anywhere. No craft/sewing experience required. Anyone can make a Huggy...
Losing your cat: finding love in grief
Dear Ms Kitty, I recently lost my cat Muffin to Chronic Kidney Disease. I am grieving this loss and don't know how to move past this debilitating feeling. Do other people find that adopting another cat is helpful? Devastated on Delmonico Dear Devastated, When we open...
How to take your cat for a walk
Dear Ms. Kitty, My cat Gandalf seems very curious about the outdoors. I know there are many dangers lurking there, including cars, dogs and wild predators, and even other cats. Still, it makes me sad to see him watching me at the door when I'm relaxing in the yard. Is...
Helping elder parents keep their cats
Dear Ms. Kitty, My mom is 80 and she lives alone with her two cats. I live out of state and worry that she can't care for them adequately, but I can only visit a few times a year. She doesn't want to give them up as they give her lots of company. Do you have any...
A puppy for my dog & cat?
Dear Ms Kitty, We are thinking of adopting a puppy for our two-year old Australian Sheppard, Aussie, who is still very active and needs a playmate. We also have Jack, our five-year old cat, who tolerates Aussie. They aren't best friends but get along most of the time....
Biting cats: love nips or not?
Dear Ms Kitty, My one-year-old cat, Thor, is biting me all the time. He can be super sweet and then, out of nowhere, he will bite when I'm walking by him or even just sitting on the sofa. Bitten in Burlington Dear Bitten, Cats bite for many different reasons. Some of...