Just a quick note to let you know we've added some new content to the site for fall. Check in at www.ourplacetopaws.com for the following new articles:

Becky Robinson, president of Alley Cat Allies, contributed our feature article this month: Why Feral Cats Don't Belong in Shelters. Read all about it on our HOME PAGE.

Just in time for Halloween we have a new Kid's Corner project: How to Make Your Own Animal Trick Or Treat Bags!

Lacey White from Nebraska wrote a story about her cat, Simba, and won a T-shirt for our Cats vs. Dogs contest!

We have some beautiful cat photos submitted by readers this month, and the winning photo by Mike in Cambridge is gorgeous and is posted on our Animal Photos page.

If you've ever thought about hiring a pet sitter, you might be interested in learning about the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. Read more about the organization on our Pet Care page.

Have fun!

A wonderful story to read

A very special little deer: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1065209/Meet-deer-little-handful-called-Rupert-delivered-Caesarean-section-mother-killed-car.html

Video of a Scottish Fold!

SunSentinel.com/petblog: Dog, cat food recalled
September 22, 2008

Mars Petcare US has recalled dog and cat food from some of its well-known national brands, including Pedigree and Special Kitty, as a precaution after two workers at the company's Everson, Penn., plant contracted salmonella.Twelve brands are affected. The products were sold at major retailers in 31 states, including Florida. Company representatives would not disclose how many units were recalled but said the Everson plant, which makes about 2.7 percent of Mars' inventory, was involved.Consumers should return these items to retailers for a full refund. For details on how to identify affected products, call 877-568-4463. Or go to: www.marspetcare.com.

A couple of friends I met in upstate N.Y. this weekend...look closely in the first one!

Houston SPCA Shelters Region's Animals From Hurricane Ike

Saturday, September 13, 2008

By Catherine Donaldson-Evans

Noah would feel right at home at the Houston SPCA, which has taken in about a thousand animals from communities enduring a major beating from Hurricane Ike.

In addition to hundreds of dogs and cats, the shelter collected horses, ducks, goats, iguanas and even a bear as part of its menagerie in the days leading up to the storm — which crashed ashore before dawn Saturday.

Click here for more information from the Houston SPCA.

Read the rest of the story here.

Snug as a bug in a rug

One Hot Little Cat

I guess I'm not taking my laptop anywhere

Good Buddies