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July 26, 2021

Ask a Vet with Dr. Sam: Why do cats chase their tails?

Why do cats chase their tails? Tail chasing is something all cat lovers have witnessed. It starts with a little twitch and then quickly turns into […]
July 26, 2021

Happy Tails: Piccolo

  Like many kittens we take in, Piccolo had a rough start to life. She was found outside and alone at just four weeks old. She […]
June 16, 2021

A Simple Way to Help Cats: Prepare your cat for post-COVID life

By: Karen Glass Back to working in the office after being home for months on end? Cats might have a reputation for being solitary and independent, […]
June 16, 2021

Ask a Vet with Dr. Sam: What exactly do veterinarians look for when they do blood work?

My veterinarian occasionally recommends blood work for my cat who is fairly young and healthy. Her blood work came back normal which is great but I […]
June 16, 2021

Happy Tails: Oscar and Felix

Oscar and Felix were adopted together from MRFRS nearly 5 years ago. They weren’t siblings but had an undeniable bond and became best of friends. Unfortunately, […]
May 11, 2021

Happy Tails: Ravioli

Ravioli was part of a litter of strays… …who were humanely trapped last summer by SAFER (Seacoast Area Feline Education & Rescue), one of the many […]
May 8, 2021

Ask a Vet with Dr. Sam: Help! My cat does not like his carrier.

Help! My cat does not like his carrier. Is there anything I can do to get him to be more comfortable getting in his carrier and […]
April 1, 2021

Ask a Vet with Dr. Sam: Can cats get heartworm?

I heard that April is Heartworm Awareness Month. Can cats get heartworm? Yes, though heartworm is much more common in dogs, cats can get heartworm too. […]
April 1, 2021

Sponsor Spotlight: Lisa Jensen Interior Design

Lisa Jensen, designer and owner of Lisa Jensen Interior Design provides flat rate design and decorating packages to her clients that bridge the gap she identified […]
April 1, 2021

A Simple Way to Help Cats: Grow an Indoor Cat Garden

‘Tis the season for planting seeds! Itching to get your garden started? Why not try an indoor cat garden too! You’ve probably heard that some houseplants […]
March 31, 2021

Happy Tails: Curtis

Paws-ability began at MRFRS when Curtis’ (now named Ace) owner passed away He was about 10 years old. He landed safely at MRFRS where a veterinarian […]
February 25, 2021

Happy Tails: Calloway

Calloway was brought into MRFRS as a stray at eight years young. Because he was found with a wound of unknown origin, we were required to […]