Articles: Cat Cafe
Flights for Felines for Chicago Kitten Nursery
Cat Cafe, cats, Chicago Animal Care and Control, kitten, pets
Windy Kitty Cat Cafe founder Jenny Tiner is determined to save Chicago’s kittens, or even more of them. In 2019, nearly 300 cats and kittens were adopted via Windy Kitty. Most of the cats and kittens are from Chicago Animal Care and Control. Not only is every adoption through Windy Kitty a life saved but also…
Flights for Felines to Build a Kitten Nursery
cat behavior, Cat Cafe, cats, kitten, Steve Dale, WGN Radio
Windy Kitty Cat Cafe founder and owner Jenny Tiner makes a very special announcement HERE on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio. It’s pretty cool, 254 cats and kittens adopted via Windy Kitty and counting in 2019. Most of the cats and kittens are from Chicago Animal Care and Control. Not only is every adoption…
Dog Training Techniques Matter When Saving Rescue and Shelter Dogs on WGN Radio
Cat Cafe, dog training, dogs, Fear Free, Steve Dale, WGN Radio
The latest in a parade of Chicago Mayoral candidates to appear on my WGN Radio Steve Dale’s Pet World was supposed to be Susana Mendoza. However, it turned out she had her phone on mute (from an earlier appearance) and forgot to turn the volume back on. I understand – as I’ve done the same.…
A New CATitude at Windy Kitty
animal shelters, cat behavior, Cat Cafe, Cat Friendly Practices, cat training, cats, Chicago Animal Care and Control, Steve Dale, veterinary health
I will be speaking with renowned feline veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, “Treating Cats with a New CATitude” at the Windy Kitty Cat Cafe (1746 W. North Avenue), Chicago at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday January 27. We’re celebrating Windy Kitty’s new kitten nursery. You can attend; HERE is the evite Windy Kitty is a place to hang out, and get…
Explaining the Tragic Fire which Killed 30 Dogs on WGN Radio
animal news, Cat Cafe, cat training, cats, dog behavior, dog training, dogs, Steve Dale, WGN Radio
Thirty dogs died in a tragic fire on January 14 at Bully Life Animal Services (formerly D and D Kennels), 2N442 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Listen to the kennel operator Garrett Mercado on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio. Garrett describes what happened: He took his car to help a friend. When he arrived back…
Treating Cats with a New CATitutde
American Association of Feline Practitioners, cat behavior, Cat Cafe, Cat Friendly Practices, cat training, cats, Steve Dale, veterinary health, veterinary technician
We’re looking at cats today with an entirely different lens than say 25 years ago, and this is true for veterinarians too! Veterinarians have responded by creating Cat Friendly Practices. The idea is to offer an approach which is more cat friendly, from the cats’ perspectives. The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Cat Friendly…
Two Kittens Are Better than One
cat behavior, Cat Cafe, cats, kitten, pet adoption, Steve Dale
Speaking with my pal Dr. Kim Kendall, a cat veterinarian from Sydney, Australia who feels very strongly that two kittens are better than one. She explains here on my national Steve Dale’s Pet World radio show. Kittens need to play and learn and to bite, and if there’s not another kitten, you might be the…
Help Windy Kitty to Save More Kittens
Cat Cafe, cats, Featured, kitten
When Jenny Tiner opened Windy Kitty Cat Cafe, her goal from day one was to save cats. And she’s done just that. What’s more she’s been saving cats from Chicago’s municipal shelter, Chicago Animal Care and Control. Instead of being euthanized, the lucky cats land in the home-type setting of the cafe, until they are…
Cats In Mexico: Times Are Changing
Cat Cafe, cats, Featured, TNR - trap, neuter, return, Uncategorized, veterinary health
Cats have not always had it so great In Mexico, considered by some historically to be vermin or just an annoyance. “Indeed, many people in Mexico and have historically treated cats like the very vermin they help to control,” says Janice Chatterton, founder of the SPCA Puerto Vallarta. Cats in Mexico weren’t spay/neutered, much less taken…
Meow Meetup Around the Corner
cat behavior, Cat Cafe, cats, entertainment, Featured, veterinary health
The Meow Meetup, a convention for cat lovers, cat fanatics, cat aficionados – ie: crazy cat people is just around the corner. If you love cats, adore cats, or just want to learn more – this is for you! The fun feline celebration comes to the Rosemont Convention, Rosemont, IL on July 21 and 22. I am…
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