By Amy Shojai
People who love cats know they love us back. When I walk in the door, Seren runs meowing to greet me and twines around my ankles until I “make” her a lap. When she gets what she’s after, she shows how she feels with her purrs. Because cats reserve meows for their humans, and purr to show they mean no threat, I understand the cat language for love. (more…)
Wild weather and catastrophic disasters seem to be the new normal, often bringing with them such force and destruction that they’ve prompted a new word to enter our vocabularies: Superstorm. A potentially deadly natural disaster is a real threat for every region of the country. Images of people rescued in boats or by helicopter in treacherous conditions while trying to hang onto a beloved dog or precious cat tug at our hearts, and underscore the need for some serious pre-planning. Having a Pet Evacuation Kit already prepared can save lives when fleeing a storm’s vicious wrath. (more…)