Cats are easy going creatures. As long as they get food, water and a place to sleep, they're happy. Right? Are cats easy pets to keep in

Every once in a while an animal so amazing, so unbelievable, so heartwarming shows up on social media somewhere that the entire internet stands up and takes notice. In 2007 a prairie dog that wasn't messing around gained infamy on Youtube under the misnomer of “Dramatic Chipmunk” with his piercing gaze. In 2010 a Shiba Inu named Kabosu with a Mona Lisa style bemused expression became a darling of memesters gaining the moniker “Doge” on websites like 4chan and imgr. In 2012 a

The new year is upon us and you probably have a new year's resolutions written down somewhere; determined to stick to them this time. Af

1. Food and water First and most obvious is having someone there to feed your feline. More than that though is that some cats like play with

This past year we all lost a kitty dear to our hearts. She was one of the greatest animal celebrities of our time. Her likeness was known to millions of people across the internet. She inspired many with her relatable sayings and although the world could not always agree on everything, they could agree that she was a charmer. Tardar Sauce has brought joy not only to her family but to many users on the internet as the adorable Grumpy Cat. If cats are the gods of the internet,

When you are away from home and your cat is alone, it is common that your cat will become bored and lonely. Although you may feel your cat sleeps more than anything else, your cat still has energy and wants activity. You can plan to make a difference in your cat's mood and physical/mental activity by taking a few steps to keep him or her active when you are not home. Inside of your home you can add these few things to keep your cat active: 1. Add various scratching posts and

Chicagoland Cat Sitter's July rescue of the month is Lando! Lando is currently at Tree House for Animals in their Bucktown location. Lando is a very sweet cat who is about 4 years old. Lando came to the Tree House through a local TNR rescue. He can be shy and scared to approach people, but he will easily give into pets on his face and head. He definitely has no complaints about being held and getting love and attention. Lando is a little nervous in the over-stimulating shelt

There are a few steps that you as a cat owner can do to help prevent your cat from developing cancer. Cats do not necessarily get cancer more often than other animals, but it does appear that cancer is more aggressive when a cat is diagnosed. If you take preventative measures, it will help decrease the chances of your cat becoming sick. 1. If you have a female cat, get her spayed. Being spayed at a young age will significantly decrease your cat's chances of developing mammary

Meet Verbana! Chicagoland Cat Sitters' Rescue Cat of the Month! Hi there. I am Verbena. I was born at Harmony House in May, 2011. My mom and two of my sisters already have homes and now I am waiting for my home. I am easy going and friendly, but I like to take a little time to get to know people. Come visit me at Harmony House! #cat #chicago #adopt #adoption #adoptacat #chicagolandcatsitters #harmonyhouseforcats #pets #pet

Cats should be taken for a check up at the very least once a year, but every six months if possible. A "well cat" visit is probably the most important thing for a cat's health. During this visit, your veterinarian will check the cat's body, looking for signs of diseases or anything unusual. Your vet will check your cat's ears for parasites, mouth for tartar and gum disease, heart and lungs, and skin for lesions or bumps. Your veterinarian will also weigh your cat and assign a