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  Question: What is a precerpt? Answer: A precerpt is a brief excerpt or preview of a book (or other text), used to give readers a taste of the content before they read the full piece. It's like a sneak peek that hooks the reader's interest (or at least, we hope it will hook yours).  This Caturday, the precerpt is from  Raising Happy Cat Families  by Luna Norwood from the section on integrating new cats into a cat family.  SET UP A SAFE PLACE Before bringing a new cat home, it helps to set up a separate room or area where they can feel safe and comfortable. This space should include essentials like food, water, a litter box, toys, and a comfortable bed. The new cat needs to feel secure and have a place to retreat to if he or she feels overwhelmed. Our cat room has a cat tree with lots of cubbies and sitting ledges, along with attached swinging play toys. And, of course, food and water dishes and a litter robot or Tidy Cat Breeze Litter System. (With eight cats...

New Year is that magical time of year when we get to look backward and forward at the same time. So, it was both a pleasant surprise and yet not completely unexpected when I found a video about  How My Cat Made Me a Better Man , Jeremy Feig's award-winning cat book ( Book of the Year finalist and Kops-Fetherling Legacy Award in humor ). It is indeed a great book - funny and yet insightful, humorously illustrated by the talented and respected late Russian artist Zhenya Yanovich . Watch Edify , which hosts the video had this to say: On July 1st, MSI Press published How My Cat Made Me a Better Man , the first book written by local comedy screenwriter and filmmaker Jeremy Feig. How My Cat Made Me a Better Man is a humorous self-help guide geared towards men, but with advice relevant to any demographic of reader. Shelly has also inspired Feig to appreciate having his basic needs met and to sometimes prioritize his own happiness, amongst other feline-centric behaviors. For posts about ...

  Intrepid and Murjan How do you keep rescued feral cats (used to the outdoors) from escaping back into the wild in a many-doored active-resident house? Keeping rescued feral cats from escaping back into the wild, especially in a busy household with many doors, can be challenging. Here are some strategies to help: Create a Safe Space : Designate a specific room or area as the cats' safe space. Provide them with food, water, litter boxes, and cozy hiding spots. This will help them feel secure and reduce their desire to escape. Gradual Introduction : Gradually introduce the cats to the rest of the house. Start by allowing them to explore one room at a time under supervision. This will help them acclimate to their new environment. Supervise Doorways : Be vigilant when doors are open. Ensure that someone is always monitoring doors that lead outside to prevent accidental escapes. Consider using baby gates to create barriers. Use Enrichment Activities : Provide plenty of mental and phys...