Introducing a New Cat to Your Existing Cat: 4-Week Plan
Step-by-step protocol to introduce a new rescue cat to your existing cat. Most cat-to-cat introductions succeed with patience.
10 min · Apr 27, 2026Senior Cat CareSenior Cat Care Calgary: Health, Diet, Vet & Quality of Life
Complete care guide for senior cats: kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, vet schedules, diet changes, and end-of-life decisions.
11 min · Apr 27, 2026Cat BehaviorHow to Stop Cats Scratching Furniture (No Declawing)
Why cats scratch and how to redirect to scratching posts they actually use. Why declawing is illegal in Alberta.
8 min · Apr 27, 2026Cat BehaviorCat Litter Box Problems: Why & How to Fix
Why cats pee outside the box and how to fix it. Medical first, then behavioral. The single most common reason rescue adoptions fail — and almost always solvable.
12 min · Apr 27, 2026Special Needs CatsAdopting a FIV+ Cat in Calgary: Complete Guide
FIV+ cats live long, healthy indoor lives. Lifespan, costs, multi-cat compatibility, and where to find them in Calgary rescues.
10 min · Apr 27, 2026New Cat OwnerFirst Week with a Rescue Cat: 3-3-3 Rule Day-by-Day
Day-by-day playbook for the most important week of cat adoption. Decompression, hiding behavior, food strategies, and slow introductions.
10 min · Apr 27, 2026New Cat OwnerNew Kitten Checklist for Calgary 2026
Everything a new kitten owner needs in Calgary: supplies, kitten-proofing, vet schedule, food, training, socialization, and Calgary winter prep.
11 min · Apr 27, 2026Multi-pet HouseholdsHow to Introduce Your Cat to a Dog: 4-Week Plan
Slow-introduction protocol that prevents the #1 cause of failed cat adoptions. Scent swapping, gate visits, supervised meetings.
9 min · Apr 27, 2026Getting StartedHow to Adopt a Cat in Calgary: Complete 2026 Guide
Step-by-step from first search to bringing your cat home. Where to look, application process, costs, and the 3-3-3 settling rule.
13 min · Apr 27, 2026Getting StartedCat Adoption Costs in Calgary 2026: Complete Breakdown
Real adoption fees from each Calgary rescue. First-year setup ($400-800), ongoing yearly costs ($700-1500), and hidden expenses.
8 min · Apr 27, 2026Calgary Cat LifeIndoor vs Outdoor Cats in Calgary: Coyotes, Winter & Lifespan
Why nearly every Calgary cat rescue requires indoor-only adoption. Coyote attacks, winter cold, vehicle traffic, and lifespan comparison.
9 min · Apr 27, 2026