Archive: September, 2009
September 14th, 2009 [8 Comments]

Thoughts from Larry: The Gift

by Angela

Larry with Yasmine, one of his "sweethearts" at Tabby's PlaceLongtime, big-hearted Tabby’s Place volunteer Larry has begun a habit of putting his thoughts and feelings about the cats into words. Special thanks go to Larry for letting us share his musings with the wider Tabby’s Place family.

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September 11th, 2009 [5 Comments]

Experimenting with spices

by Angela

PaprikaYou know how it goes: you’re trying out a new recipe, and it includes a spice you’ve never tried - something weird, like fenugreek or chicory. You throw a pinch in, hesitantly. When you taste your concoction, it’s actually…really good. So you throw in a little more. Maybe a lot more. And then…it’s not so good. So you throw it out and start over again, and this time you stick with basil and oregano.

So how the heck does this apply to cats? In a word: Paprika.

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September 10th, 2009 [1 Comment]

Ruthless and toothless

by Angela

Desi looking innocent...which he usually isIf there’s got to be an aggressive cat in a suite of 15, it helps if he also happens to also be the toothless one.

Despite being dentally challenged, Desi has been causing quite a stir in Suite C the last couple of weeks.

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September 9th, 2009 [5 Comments]

Gumbo’s new groove: update

by Angela

GumboTiny Tony lookalike Gumbo went through so many false alarms before finding his forever family. But, as you can see in this e-mail, Gumbo’s new life of love was every bit worth the wait. Special thanks to Gumbo’s new mom, Stephanie, for letting me share her words with you.

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September 8th, 2009 [7 Comments]

Reunited and it feels so good

by Angela

Patch & Ginger shortly after their arrival at Tabby's PlaceOK, I’m jumping the gun a tad, but the happy reunion will feel so good.

They were the ultimate true loves, the George and Gracie, the Chandler and Monica, the Archie and Edith, of Tabby’s Place. And, in a few short weeks, Patch and Ginger will be back together…forever.

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September 7th, 2009 [8 Comments]

Torts and torties

by Angela

cat_lawyer_1_718b71A little over a week ago, I had the opportunity to attend the sixth annual Pennsylvania Bar Institute Animal Law Conference in Philadelphia.

That means that lawyers all over the Keystone State are devoting their time, gifts and love to thinking about and working for needy animals. Heaven knows the cats (and dogs, and eared sea lions) could use a good advocate. All of this gives me tremendous encouragement.

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