One Thing You Can Do to Help Cats This Week • Never Stop Learning

A chill is in the air, and that means it’s the perfect time to learn new things that will help you help cats in the coming year. So connect to the internet, find a comfy chair, a cup of cocoa and, of course, a cat and check out these five blogs.

chirpycats.com

This blog focuses on cats’ relationships with their humans, their environment and how we as caretakers can enrich their space and help our felines live more fulfilling lives. Blogger Yasaar Nakchbendi shares lots of tips on everything from creating a “cat salad bar” and building the perfect catio, to making your bully cat into a team player, and also answers to many of your questions about cat quirks so you can better understand your kitty and what she needs to be healthy and happy.

thecompassionfatiguepodcast.com

Compassion fatigue is a serious issue that many people who dedicate time and energy to animal welfare will need to overcome. In her blog and podcast, compassion fatigue expert Jennifer Blough explores the sources and symptoms of this condition and discusses healthy approaches to self-care, practices that will help you alleviate stress, become more resilient, and ultimately achieve balance so you’ll be at your best – so you can do your best.

consciouscat.com

If you’d like to foster a connection between yourself and the cats who are part of your life (and who doesn’t?), this is the blog for you. It contains an interesting mix of well-researched articles about cat health, nutrition, behavior, pet loss, and product reviews from author and cat expert, Ingrid King.

purringpal.com

We all have lots of cat-related questions, and PurringPal has lots of answers. Their blog was created to share the knowledge and expertise of pet lovers and veterinarians with cat lovers. There are around 150 purely informational pieces covering different aspects of owning a cat, from feline behavior and health to DIY cat treats. Additionally, they promise that cat health information is reviewed by a veterinarian.

communitycatspodcast.com

Want to be inspired? Looking for new ideas? If you’ve been a part of the MRFRS family for a while, you probably know our former president Stacy LeBaron, and if you don’t, here’s your chance to learn from her many years of experience in the world of feline rescue. On the podcast, Stacy interviews thought leaders in animal welfare roles and finds out how they turn their passion for cats into action. In the blog, she shares her thoughts on the future of feline rescue and gives solid tips and advice for those seeking to develop programs and services that meet communities’ needs and create a better world for cats and kittens.

animalsandsociety.org

ASI’s mission is to “improve and expand knowledge about human-animal relationships in order to create safer more compassionate communities for all.” While this blog is academic to its core, it provides access to scholarly work on human-animal studies and translates this information into evidence-based information that those involved with animal welfare can use to create programs that work, advocate for effective laws, and to better understand our relationship with the animals with whom we share our world. If you’re looking for some brainy inspiration so you can help generate new ideas that will help serve cats in our community, this is a great place to start!

Bonus! lovemeow.com

While not strictly an educational site, with heartwarming stories about rescues and adoptions – plus plenty of cute cat pictures – you’re guaranteed to find stories that will make you smile at Love Meow. Blogger Amy Bojo’s site is dedicated to bringing her readers news and original stories about cats and cat rescues.