Senior cats often end up in shelters through no fault of their own, when an owner passes away or moves into a care facility. In this episode of 19 Cats and Counting, Dr. Kelly Cairns joins host Rita Reimers, who has adopted several senior cats herself, to talk about what …

Animal shelters and rescue groups across Chicago are facing heartbreaking overcrowding as more pet owners surrender their beloved dogs and cats. The Chicago Sun-Times highlights how economic strain, housing instability, and post-pandemic lifestyle changes have driven a steep rise in relinquishments—leaving shelters stretched thin and animals waiting longer for …

Most new kittens come home already weaned. But what if you find a kitten who has been abandoned before it is old enough to leave its mother? In this episode of 19 Cats and Counting, Dr. Kelly Cairns joins host Rita Reimers to talk about caring for found kittens.

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