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  A love story told on four white paws. Bootsie didn’t start out as anyone’s cat. He was a friendly neighborhood stray who liked to visit the two little dogs downstairs. They’d go outside for fresh air, and he’d trot over like, “Ah, my entourage has arrived.” One day he simply followed them back inside… and stayed. Just like that, the neighbor had a cat she never meant to adopt — a tabby gentleman with four perfect white feet. She named him Bootsie, because of course she did. Life was good. Bootsie had dogs to supervise, humans to charm, and a whole hillside to patrol. And then she appeared. A muted orange tabby — a proper young lady, elegant and self‑possessed — discovered Bootsie. No one knows how she found him. Her home was at the bottom of the hill. Bootsie lived at the top. But love, as we know, does not care about elevation. Every day she made the pilgrimage up the hill. Every day Bootsie came out to greet her. They played. They hunted gophers together (...

Kittens Pancho and Simba Kittens aren’t just small cats — they’re growing machines. Their bodies are building: Muscle Bone Brain Immune system Coordination Endless mischief What kittens need Kitten food is designed to be: Higher in calories Higher in protein Higher in fat Rich in DHA for brain and eye development Packed with nutrients for rapid growth They burn energy like tiny athletes. What adult cats need Adult formulas focus on: Maintenance, not growth Balanced calories Steadier digestion Weight control Long‑term health Too much kitten food can make an adult cat gain weight quickly. When does a kitten become a cat Most vets and nutritionists use 12 months as the cutoff. Large breeds sometimes take longer, but for most cats — including Turkish Vans — one year is the transition point. Why it matters Feeding the right formula at the right stage supports: Healthy growth Strong bones Proper muscle development A stable digestive system Long‑term heal...

Bear, Moo, Pancho, and Simba   Recently, Pancho, one of our new little kittens, left a surprise in the litterbox: blood. What was going on? He and his brother Simba had been served breakfast together (same food) with the older cats, figuring they were ready to graduate to big-boy status. They were not, and his stomach rebelled.  Why sudden diet changes can cause chaos in the litter box Cats don’t like surprises — especially in their food bowl. A sudden switch, even to a high‑quality food, can leave a cat’s stomach saying, “Whoa, what was that?” Why it happens Cats have sensitive digestive systems. A new food means: Different proteins Different fat levels Different moisture Different texture Different additives or supplements Even one unexpected meal can trigger: Loose stool Mucus A streak of blood from irritation Urgency (not making it fully into the box) A very offended expression How to avoid the chaos If you want to change foods, do it gradually: Days ...