Julia K Cole

First post for 2015!  I borrowed this article from Pet Meds News ( http://news.petmeds.com/news/ )  Artic blasts are forcing outdoor kitties to seek refuge.     PLEASE Tap the hood!   DON'T BLOW YOUR HORN !   TAP THE HOOD!  Tips from Pet Meds News: Tap the hood, save a cat’s life Outdoor cats face many dangers, and life for stray, homeless or feral cats is even tougher during the cold winter months. In addition to seeking food and water, outdoor cats must also find shelter from the cold. Drawn by the warmth of the engine, cats often seek shelter in and around cars, sometimes even crawling up into the engine compartment as they look for warmth and protection from the wind, rain or snow. If you accidentally start your car unaware of a hidden feline passenger, the cat can be injured or killed from the car’s fan belt or other moving parts. Unless your car is parked in a secure garage that you are certain no cats have access to, take a few e...

The Polar Vortex is making it's way across the nation.   During this time, the neighborhood cats seek a warm place.  Meaning under the hood of parked vehicles. So Please remember to TAP the hood of your vehicle before getting in.   DO NOT BLOW YOUR HORNS! Cats have very sensitive ears.   So PLEASE do not blow your horns.   Just TAP real hard on the hood of your car once or twice.  That will be enough to wake the kitty up and send him/her on their furry way.   *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Please pass this information on to everyone you know!