The Cat's Meow Animal Rescue League

04/23/2025

Fantastic education as to why we don't scruff cats and alternative methods to use getting your cat comfortable.

Scruffing has been a common practice in cat handling for a long time. It’s the method of cat restraint most veterinary professionals were originally taught. Scruffing is where the cat is grasped by the loose skin on the back of the neck. Even though this restraining technique has been widely used ...

03/30/2025

URGENT****This kitty needs help. Her mom has been placed in a nursing home and she's alone in the home. The apartment has to be vacated by March 31. "Cali" is about ten, spayed, current on vaccines, and healthy but she is grieving the loss of her person and is angry at the world right now. She is just a normal loving kitty and needs a chance to be loved again. Email [email protected] and please SHARE!

ADOPTED!!

03/17/2025

**URGENT**
North Carolina foster or adopter needed for senior cat in abusive home! Please share!

03/11/2025

03/08/2025

URGENT foster home needed

03/06/2025

03/05/2025

The two biggest mistakes I see with new cat introductions are 1) rushing the introduction, and 2) punishing a cat for aggressive displays. Do a positive, gradual introduction. Keep in mind that both cats are scared, confused, and worried about their resource security. Go at the pace of the most stressed-out cat and give them a reason to like each other. You're not on a schedule to get this done in record time.

03/05/2025

🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀Happy Saint Patrick's Day 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

03/04/2025

Dear cat owners,

Most declawing veterinarians don't want you to see this post.
Why? Because they make easy and good money barbarically amputating your beloved cat's toe bones and claws like the ones in the photo. (Scalpel declaw)

The facts are that declawing is inhumane, cruel, and ALWAYS causes negative issues for your cat's long term health and well being.
There are credible and recent peer reviewed studies that prove this.

If you really love your cat and want what's best for them, please take the humane path and use the easy, humane alternatives to declawing like sturdy scratching posts, scratching pads, nail trims, deterrents like double sided tape and Feliway, Soft Paws, etc.

Below is the info that declawing vets do NOT want you to read. Also, a study showed that declawing causes chronic stress.
Remember, cats are masters at hiding their pain and suffering so they silently suffer for the rest of their lives from walking on those 10-18 amputation sites.

Here's everything you need to know about declawing. https://citythekitty.org/declawing-facts-vs-myths-humane-options/

If your vet declaws cats, please ask them to honor their veterinary oath and stop. If they won't then it's best you take your pets to ethical and humane vets who put the welfare of ALL animals over profits.
Send us an email if you go to or work at an AAHA Accredited Animal hospital that declaws cats. We will keep your info anonymous. [email protected]

Please go to citythekitty.org and sign all our petitions. No need to donate any money when you sign them since the money goes to change. org.

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03/03/2025

**URGENT! Connecticut residents. . . domestic rabbits need you NOW!** 🐇 🐰

Again this year, an effort to allow domestic rabbit "harvesting" operations in CT is being pushed. On Monday, 3/3, a bill will be considered. They need to hear from all of us! As of this writing, only 5 people have submitted testimony opposing the bill. Please submit written testimony to oppose HB 5134!

Please submit your written testimony here:

http://bit.ly/4bttZtt

(Select hearing date 3/3/25 and then select HB05134.)

A sample of how written testimony should be formatted is below.



To the Honorable Members of the Committee,



I am writing to express my opposition to H.B. 5134, an Act Concerning the Commissioner of Agriculture's Responsibilities for Rabbit Processing in the State.



[Insert a paragraph about your argument, especially in your own words. Consider: rabbits are beloved companion animals that deserve respect and humane treatment; the specific cruelty involved in rabbit slaughter, including the lack of USDA standards and protections under the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act; and the public health risks associated with rabbit farming and slaughter (MRSA & RHDV2).]



Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Town/City]



Please take 5 minutes to do this--it's easy and it makes a difference!

In addition, if your state representative and/or state senator is a member of the committee, you should contact them with your message of opposition directly.

The list of committee members and their linked email addresses are here (click on the triangle next to "Committee Membership" to unhide the list.

https://www.cga.ct.gov/env/

The Connecticut General Assembly 2023 Regular Session convenes January 4th and adjourns June 7th

02/28/2025

Ask "consent" before petting or picking up a cat. This simple gesture can go a long way in building trust.

02/27/2025

✋They're not acting out, they're being cats🤚

Yes - they're cats, they explore everything. Its natural behavior and how they assess safety and familiarity in their environment.

Yes - they're cats, they use all their senses to navigate things they are learning about. without a doubt it includes some of their best tools, paws and mouths!

Yes - they're cats, they get bored easily and need outlet/opportunities to be a cat! If it’s fun, they want to engage with it.

Yes - they're cats but they are not human. They dont see their behavior like we do. They're not eating your plants or getting into places we dont want them to be with any secret motive. They're not trying to get back at you for showing another pet affection, coming home late or skipping the bedtime snacks.

Always keep dangerous or valuable plants out of their reach because we must recognize they do not know any better. Alternatively, offer cat grass and other cat safe plants so they can enjoy doing what they do best - being a cat! 🐱🪴

02/27/2025

Getting to the bottom of the dangers of Easter Lilies 🐇🐣

Lilies are one of the most dangerous plants when it comes to your feline friends. As Easter approaches, you may see this flower more and more. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center wants to make sure you know everything you need to know to protect your pets from this toxic plant.

02/26/2025

Cat of time stamped list in TX.

2/28/25 UPDATE: Tootsie has been adopted. HUGE thanks to the adopter and all who shared this post!

💔 Hi, I’m Tootsie and my heart is full of fear every day in the shelter...

I came in as a lost cat, and I've been scared ever since. Everything and everyone is unfamiliar...I just want to go back home...

My fear causes me to be picky with who I trust, and I know that makes me hard to understand. I don’t mean to be this way—but this fear just won’t let go.

The shelter says I might need to get out of here to feel better, but I’m on the Urgent List now... and time is running out.

I need someone who can see past my fear and show me that the world can be a kinder place. Could you be that person?

🚨 Adopt or foster for FREE: https://www.pasadenatx.gov/FormCenter/Animal-Adoption-and-Foster-Applications-10

📧 Have questions or want to place a rescue hold? Email us at [email protected]

• Tootsie: A176023 - 3 Years Old - Female - Vaccinated - 8 lbs. - Domestic Shorthair cat.

Pasadena Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
5150 Burke Road Pasadena, TX
Shelter: 713-848-5340
Adoptions: 713-848-5362
[email protected]
linktr.ee/pasadenaanimalshelter
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9am for shelter, 11am for adoptions to 5pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am for shelter, 11am for adoptions to 6pm
Saturday: 11am to 4pm (Closed Sunday)