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9 Reasons for Adopting a Senior Cat – and 6 Reasons for Not Adopting a Kitten
By John Young · 17 years ago
He leaped out of the cage and grabbed me around the shoulders. My shock quickly turned into amazement. He hadn't sunk his claws into me! My thought was, "This cat definitely knows good manners. Somebody ...
“Phishing” on the “Pharm”: How Thieves Combine Two Techniques to Steal Your Identity
By John Young · 18 years ago
Bob squinted at the email and began to read: "Dear eBay User, as part of our security measures, eBay Inc. has developed a security program against fraudulent attempts and account thefts. Therefore, our system requires ...
A Litter Box of Glass
By John Young · 18 years ago
One major problem you encounter as a cat owner involves your cat’s use (or non-use) of her litter box. This is probably one of the most frustrating issues that arise in caring for your new ...
“Phishing” for Suckers: Two Things You Should Look For In An email
By John Young · 18 years ago
“For Your Immediate Attention! Don’t Lose Your Account! Update Immediately!” Bob opened the email and was confronted by the logo of one of his major credit card companies. He had been carrying the card for ...
Will You Make These Three Lethal Mistakes Before You Bring Your New Cat Home?
By John Young · 18 years ago
Bringing your new cat home can be fraught with dangers many people don’t realize. You can make mistakes that can be lethal both to your new cat and to the cats you already own even ...
Your New Cat: Why Are the First 24 Hours So Important? Part 2
By John Young · 18 years ago
The family brought Tiger home, but hadn’t prepared their house for him. When he saw their dog, he bolted, found a dark place and hid. His new owner searched the house but couldn’t find him. ...
Your New Cat: Why Are the First 24 Hours So Important? Part 3
By John Young · 18 years ago
The family brought Tiger home, but hadn’t prepared their house for him. When he saw their dog, he bolted, found a dark place and hid. His new owner searched the house but couldn’t find him. ...
A Black Cat is Just a Cat
By John Young · 18 years ago
When my old cat died, I decided to pick one out of the Humane Society. They had named the first cat I saw “Batman”, and I fell in love with him on sight. But when ...