Silly and Sweet

Buddy - I can sleep anywhere

Queenie and Alpha - Protective sister

Becker -Ready for a tummy rub

Popeye - Too cute

Lucky - Just relaxing

Lumpy - I said I'm not tired

Lumpy - Okay, maybe I'll rest just for a minute

Malcolm - Are you sure about those pants with that shirt?



Ruthie- Soooooo Soft

Zoey and Bruce - Double Trouble

Millie- It's hard being this cute

Terrific Tabby Cats

CCS has several tabby cats available for adoption.  Here are just a few of the tabbies that have been rescued by CCS and are waiting for their forever homes. 

 

Stop in during Saturday's open house to see all our terrific tabbies as well as the many other cats that CCS has available.

Preacher

 

Pansy

Cicero

Veronica

How Old is My Cat?

How to Calculate a Cat’s Age in Cat Years

The common formula of 7 human years for every 1 dog year cannot be applied to cats.  In fact, feline aging is much more rapid during the first two years of life.  A cat reaches the approximate human age of 15 during its first year, then 24 at age 2.  Each year thereafter, it ages approximately four “cat years” for every calendar year.  Thus, a 5-year-old feline would be approximately 36 in cat years.  Note: It should be remembered that a cat who lives outdoors ages far more quickly, perhaps even twice a fast, than an indoor cat.

 

Calendar Age	Indoor Cat Age (years)	Outdoor Cat Age (years)
2 months	3	3
4 months	6	6
6 months	9	9
8 months	11	11
10 months	13	13
1 year	15	15
1 ½ years	20	20
2 years	24	24
3 years	28	32
4 years	32	40
5 years	36	48
6 years	40	56
7 years	44	64
8 years	48	72
9 years	52	80
10 years	56	88
11 years	60	96
12 years	64	104
13 years	68	112
14 years	72	120
15 years	76	128
16 years	80	136
17 years	84	144
18 years	88	152
19 years	92	160
20 years	96	168

 Source: www.catster.com

 

 

Indicators of a Cat’s Age

 

If you’ve taken in a stray or adopted a cat whose age is unknown, there are some ways to determine her age.  Here are some things vets check to get a general sense of how old a cat is:

 

The Teeth:

Teeth are a great indicator of age.  Older cats tend to have more staining than younger cats, assuming the previous owner was negligent in brushing the cat’s teeth.  And a kitten’s teeth come in between two to four weeks; their more permanent set appears at around four months of age.  So if you open a cat’s mouth and find permanent, white teeth, the feline is likely to be around a year old.  Some yellowing might place the cat between 1 and 2, and a tartar build-up on all the teeth indicates that the cat would be between 3 and 5.  Missing teeth may mean you have a senior cat on your hands.

 

Muscle Tone:

Younger cats are more likely to have some muscle definition from their higher activity level.  Older cats are usually a bit bonier and may have some extra skin hanging or protruding shoulder blades.

 

The Coat:

A younger cat usually has a soft, fine coat, whereas an older cat tends to have thicker, courser fur.  A senior cat may display grays or patches of white.

 

The Eyes:

Bright, clear eyes without tearing or discharge are common in younger cats.  A cat with some cloudiness in their eyes is likely to be 12 years old or so.  While inspecting the lens, also examine the iris of the eye.  Young cats have smooth irises, while the iris of an old cat can sometimes appear somewhat jagged.

Source: www.catster.com

Featured Cat - Sean

I’m Sean, and I’m looking for someone to give me a chance.  I am very curious; I love being up high and am often found at the top of the cat stand in my room.  I was in a room with other cats which I didn’t appreciate as I am supposed to be the king.  I was starting to get testy with people that came in as well, but I think if someone brought me in to be their only royalty I would settle down and be a great friend.  I am now hanging out in the kitchen; no cats around me and I am starting to relax and feel like my old self again.  I may need a little time to adjust, but I have been known to give head bumps and nose kisses when I feel comfortable.  I also enjoy a cozy lap to sit in unless, of course, you have a throne.  Come see me on Saturday.

10 Ways Your Cat Shows You Love

1. Lightly touching her forehead against you

Called head bunting, this feline act of affection is delivered only to the A-listers in a cat’s life. Your cat will face you, lower her head and lean forward so that the top of her head touches your forehead, face or other body part. This loving touch can often release feel-good hormones called endorphins in your cat and you.
 
2. Cheek rubbing you

Think of your cat as a feline graffiti artist. To make her turf really feel like home, she will rub her cheeks against the corners of furniture and, possibly, your legs or hands when you pet her. This act secretes oils from her facial glands. It’s her way of claiming you as her own. Just be grateful that she does so by cheek rubbing, not spraying.
 
3. Twitching the tip of her tail

The feline tail acts like a mood barometer. The tail puffs out when your cat is frightened or agitated. Conversely, your cat expresses love to you when she approaches you with her tail hoisted lazily up in the air and the very tip twitches. In cat speak, she is saying, “You rock my world!”

4. Holding eye contact and sharing a soft blink

Don’t expect a cat to maintain a steady eye-to-eye stare with a new houseguest. Cats save eye contact for people they know and trust, like you. The bond is accented when she blinks softly at you. This is the equivalent of a kitty kiss. Respond by softly blinking back.

5. Turning on the purr power

This steady, rhythmic sound emitted when your cat inhales and exhales is often associated with contentment. But cats also purr when they need to self-calm or while nursing a litter; however, your cat saves the special full-bodied rumble as a smile directed to you. It is her way of saying, “I love you.”

6. Sitting on you or beside you

Cats crave warm places to nap and sleep, but when they bypass a comfy cat bed or your bedroom pillow to perch on your lap, you should feel honored. Your cat has sized up her options and is conveying that she prefers being with you rather than being by herself in her cat bed.

7. Kneading her paws on your lap

If you need a sign it is time to trim your cat’s nails, nothing is clearer than when she perches on your lap, purrs and starts kneading your thighs with her front paws. But this is also a sign of affection. Experts say that this action beckons your adult cat back to a safe, welcoming memory when she was nuzzling her mother for milk as a newborn kitten. She is being affectionate and a bit nostalgic.

8. Licking your hair and earlobes

OK, neither of these actions may rate on your top 10 list of affection preferences, but your cat is regarding you as another cat — albeit a big one — in her inner circle. Only special “cats” are deemed worthy of these special grooming sessions. In a multicat household, mutual grooming is a sign of trust and friendship. Pay attention to which cats, if any, in your home team up for mutual grooming. You may be the only one meriting such a gift!

9. Bringing you dead mice, birds and other so-called gifts

Evolution and domestication have not stripped your cat of her inner hunter. After a successful hunt, she may deposit a mouse head or lizard tail in a place she knows you will visit — like your pillow. Yuck? Yes, but your cat is sharing her prey prize with you, a true sign of trusted friendship.

10. Emitting a high-pitched trill

Cats are capable of more than a dozen vocalizations, ranging from the hiss to the meow. Listen carefully for the high-pitched trill or chirp. These sounds convey affection and attention — not a feline demand for second helpings in her food bowl. Trill back, watch her reaction and enjoy a true cat chat. 

Source: www.vetstreet.com

A New Friend... So Many Choices

Are you looking for a forever friend to add to your family?  Did you miss out on today's open house (Tuesday 4:00 - 7:00 pm)?  No worries!  CCS will be open again on Saturday, September 21 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.  We are located at 9  9th Street South, Fargo.

Here are just a few of our cats who are looking for forever homes.  Be sure to stop by and meet them.

Kingsley



Bishop

Ming

Destiny

Dora- declawed

Wizard

Buffy

Julius

T. Tigger- declawed

Juneau

Marble

Tiki

Lottie

Scruffles

Snowflake

Fifi- declawed

Maren

Sean

Chuckk



Dungee

Hopkins

Kita

Lida