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Reasons Why Adult Cats Make Great Pets

12/6/2020

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Adult cats are the most looked over pets in shelters, but did you know they can actually make the best pets? Many adult cats spend the rest of their lives in a shelter, meanwhile kittens are the first to be adopted. Before adopting a kitten, pause to consider if a kitten is the right choice for you, because maybe an adult is the better fit. Here are 9 reasons why adult cats make great pets.

1. What you see is what you get
What does that mean? Well, kittens are like babies, they are still learning and haven't grown into their personality quite yet. Adult cats on the other hand are fully developed and have their personalities laid out on the table for you to see.
2. An older cat doesn't mean a defective cat
People may assume that the older cat is in the shelter because something was wrong with him/her and that they are damaged goods. There are many explanations on why that adult kitty is in a shelter. The cat may of been a stray or may of out lived their owner and had no where to go. They could of been lost and there was no microchip to locate an owner. Unfortunately for the cat, some owners just didn't want the cat anymore, either because they were moving or the family develops allergies. Whatever the reason may be, it's usually no fault by the cat.

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TNR Saves Lives

11/10/2020

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This is Pancake, she received our TNR spa package a while ago but was recently re-trapped because she was looking very unhealthy and unkept. She was taken to the vet and had half of her teeth removed due to rot. Because of TNR, she is now living her life much more comfortably. This is just one example of how TNR affects the lives of feral cats.

Cat Corner participates in the program called TNR. For those who do not know what TNR is, it stands for Trap, Neuter, and Return. TNR is the most effective and humane way to manage feral cat populations. After the cat is trapped, we decide whether or not the cat will go into foster care or be spayed/neutered and then returned. This decision is based on age and the behavior of the cat. Each cat is also medically evaluated and receives the necessary treatment (like Pancake). The TNR team started over a decade ago but was only managed by one person and has grown substantially since 2018. We have increased our numbers by over 300%, which is absolutely amazing, and the year isn't even over yet! The total amount of cats that were trapped by the TNR team in 2018 was 56. This year we have trapped 227 cats that have been TNR'd, 126 of which have gone into foster care. 


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Violet's Future is Looking Brighter

9/29/2020

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Violet was adopted from the Cat Corner three years ago from the shelter and was returned to us because she had developed glaucoma and cataracts in both her eyes. Due to a lack of treatment Violet had lost her vision and was mostly blind. When I went to see her at the shelter her eyes were cloudy, bright red, and bulging from her head. She was terrified of the other cats and very stressed out with the over stimulating environment, so I brought her home to foster her.


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Kitten Season is in Full Swing!  TNR is the solution!

4/15/2019

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It's mid-April and the help requests are pouring in and kittens are being found daily outside on the streets.  We get dozens of help requests EVERY day.  We take in all the kittens we can, but once our foster homes are full we have to wait until we have more space to take in more.

What is the solution to our cat overpopulation problem? TNR!  Trap-neuter-return is the ONLY way to help minimize the abundance of kittens from being born on the streets with no where to go.


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TNR Adventures: The King Project/Updates

3/31/2019

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The last two months we've been working hard on the King Project. Thank you to everyone who donated to help us pay for the surgeries to do this crucial work! 

To date we have TNR'd (trap-neuter-return) 11 adult cats, and were able to socialize 2 of the adults and 3 kittens who have since been adopted!  That's 16 cats at one location!  We have a few cats left at that site who are very trap smart, but we're still working to get them spayed/neutered.  Below are two cats we socialized from the location who have been adopted.
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TNR Adventures: The King Project

1/14/2019

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You may remember that last week we got a call from someone in the community that a kitten was injured and needed urgent medical care.  A few of our volunteers immediately went out and brought the kitten to the Emergency vet.  We named the kitten, King.  Sadly, King had severe injuries and had to be humanly euthanized.

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King was held during the final hours of his life and finally got to experience love. 
​May you rest in peace, King.  Your short life was precious.  We love you!


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TNR Adventures: What a week!!

12/16/2018

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This week was extremely busy and successful!  We ended up working at three different sites.  First off, we were able to trap momma kitty from the Yorktown project last week.  She is actually friendly and is being adopted by her caretaker!
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We also started working at a new project in Hampton.  We trapped a male kitty we named, Acer.  He has been neutered and is very happy to be back home!  We will be returning there to help the other community cats in the area soon.


The bulk of our week was helping out at an apartment complex in Newport News.  Earlier this summer we had several cats fixed there, but we had a few trap smart kitties who we weren't able to trap yet.  Well, those kitties made beautiful babies.  So a neighbor called us in for assistance when she noticed multiple kittens.  


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Foster Update: Weeble

12/12/2018

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Meet Weeble the wobbly kitty cat after a year in foster care!

This kitty is one of a kind and full of personality and we have been fostering him for this past year. Weeble is a special kitty because he has Cerebellar Hypoplasia and due to his CH, Weeble does have a few special needs. CH is non-progressive, meaning it does not get worse with age and occurs when the cerebellum, the part of the brain which controls fine motor skills and coordination, is not completely mature at birth. He appears to be drunk most of the time and is a very clumsy kitty but has learned was to live with his limits. He can climb up and down onto furniture, use the litter box on his own, and get where he needs to go! He uses his claws more than an average cat as that the way he normally maintains his balance & grip.

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TNR Adventures: The Yorktown Project

12/10/2018

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Recently, several Cat Corner volunteers have teamed up to help our community cats live a healthier and longer life through TNR efforts.  I am so excited to share our experiences and success stories with you all, and will post regularly to keep you updated on the work we are doing!
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​This is Stacy's story:

It all starts with one unspayed female.  Mamma cat started showing up about a year ago, skinny, scared, and alone.  A neighbor found the cat and started feeding her outside.  Before long mamma kitty had one litter...and then another litter.  Before they knew it there were 12 cats on the property, IN ONE YEAR.

So many mouths to feed.. and they keep multiplying!

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National Feral Cat Day!

10/15/2016

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On National Feral Cat Day, The Cat Corner would like to raise some awareness about feral cats and feral colonies. Many people may have dealt with feral cats or seen cats wandering their community but might not be sure how or if they can help. Through our own experience and education from Alley Cats Allies here are some FAQ regarding feral cats, how they come to be and what you can do to help! 

What is a feral cat? 
  • A feral cat, also referred to as community cat, is a member of the domestic cat species, but are not socialized to people and are not adoptable. 

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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • The Team
    • Contact Us
    • Upcoming Events
    • The Chatbox
    • Kitty Cam
  • Caring for Cats
    • Found a stray?
    • Rehoming >
      • Re-Homing Your Pet
      • Alternatives to Giving Up Your Pet
    • Feral Cats >
      • Feral Cat Help & Info
      • Humane Trapping Instructions
      • Feral Cat Fund
    • Community Resources >
      • Emergency Pet Care
      • Dealing With Behavior Problems
      • Low Cost & Free Spay / Neuter
      • Other Organizations
  • Donate
    • Donate to our General Fund for Animals
    • Donate to our Building Project
    • Wish List
    • Sponsorship & Partnerships >
      • Partnership
      • Cat Sponsorship
      • Cat Condo Sponsorship
    • Fundraisers >
      • T-Shirt Fundraiser
      • Kitten Yoga
      • Shamrock Fundraiser!
      • Kitten Shower
    • Legacy Gift
    • Other Ways
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Foster Volunteer
      • Shelter Volunteer
      • How Kids & Teens Can Help
      • Community Service
    • Partnership
    • Group Projects
  • Adopt
    • Cats for Adoption
    • Dogs for Adoption
    • Scholarship Cats
    • Adoption Process
    • Offsite Adoptions
    • Seniors for Seniors
    • Barn Cat Adoption
    • Caring for Your New Cat
    • The Alumni Corner
  • Shop!