Updates from Petey's Promise » neuter http://peteyspromise.org/blog Stay in the loop with Petey's Promise Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:28:26 +0000 en hourly 1 Top 9 Mistakes by New Cat Owners http://peteyspromise.org/blog/2010/03/top-9-mistakes-by-new-cat-owners/ http://peteyspromise.org/blog/2010/03/top-9-mistakes-by-new-cat-owners/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:33:19 +0000 Liz Mellott http://peteyspromise.org/blog/?p=328 1.) Adopting in Haste – Adopting a new cat should be for keeps, so consider carefully before you make that decision.

2.) Failure to Spay or Neuter a New Cat – The overwhelming cat population problem society faces is reason alone to spay and neuter. Add the medical problems averted by S/N and there is no reason not to do so.

3.) Neglecting Needed Veterinary Treatment – Although cats may quickly recover from minor illnesses, they can just as quickly pass away if an emergency isn’t recognized.

4.) False Economy in Cat Food Choices – Money saved by buying cheap food will be spent hundreds of times over on veterinary care.

5.) Declawing without all the Facts- Some veterinarians consider declawing a “routine” surgery, while cat advocates consider it cruel, inhumane and unnecessary. Learn the facts so that you can make an informed decision.

6.) Allowing a Cat to Roam Free Outdoors -  While cats enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, cats who live totally indoors can be very happy and healthy. However, the outdoors offers dangers. Fortunately, there are a number of compromises that will give your cat the best of both worlds while keeping them happy and safe.

7.) Neglecting Litter Box Maintenance – Carefully maintaining your cat’s litter box will almost guarantee you that you will not be faced with litter box avoidance problems.

8.) Considering a Cat Property – You can no more “own” a cat than you can own another a human being. If you haven’t figured out the distinction, your new cal will let you know in quick order.

9.) Not allowing a Cat to be a Cat – A cat is not a child, and a cat is not a dog. Cat’s unique ways make them the endearing creatures they are. Our job is to accommodate those needs in acceptable ways.

]]> http://peteyspromise.org/blog/2010/03/top-9-mistakes-by-new-cat-owners/feed/ 0 Humane Society of Charlotte Spay/Neuter Assistance Program http://peteyspromise.org/blog/2009/10/humane-society-of-charlotte-spayneuter-assistance-program/ http://peteyspromise.org/blog/2009/10/humane-society-of-charlotte-spayneuter-assistance-program/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:38:23 +0000 swedishbee http://peteyspromise.org/blog/?p=256 The Humane Society of Charlotte offers a free spay/neuter program to those who are income eligible.  If you, or know anyone, who receives Unemployment Insurance, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, AFDC, Free School Lunch, or falls within the government’s poverty guidelines, two free surgeries are available.  This includes FeLV/FIV testing for cats, heartworm testing for dogs, spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchip.

We’re not sure if Mecklenburg County residency is required. Please contact them to make sure you are eligible.

Click here for the form, which can be mailed, faxed or emailed to:

HSC Spay/Neuter Clinic
2646 Toomey Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203

Fax:  704-333-6678

Email:  spayneuter@humanesocietyofcharlotte.org

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Male Cat Application

Female Cat Application

PLEASE CROSSPOST WIDELY TO **MECKLENBURG COUNTY** RESIDENTS ONLY!!

Find a fertile cat (not feral) living in Mecklenburg County and get submit the application.  A free surgery will be scheduled. No Questions asked – No restrictions other than living within Mecklenburg County (Drivers License or Utility Bill).

Is it possible?? The Animal Care and Control Free Community Spay / Neuter Clinic has “fixed” every fertile cat in Mecklenburg County!! That’s hard to believe!

I find it hard to believe since the kittens are arriving non-stop, however I have ZERO male cat applications and just a handful of females.

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