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The Whisker Whisper Blog

Check out these blog posts and articles to help cat owners everywhere and share stories from inside the shelter. Learn about common behavioral or medical conditions, step inside the mind of a cat and learn a few fun new facts!
So You Found a Stray Cat, Now What?

So You Found a Stray Cat, Now What?

By Beth Dokolasa If you’ve ever come across a cat outdoors, you likely felt the urge to help. While there are situations where human intervention is necessary for a found cat or kitten, often the best course of action is to leave it be! That m…
Kurt’s Story: From Severe Infection to Incredible Transformation

Kurt’s Story: From Severe Infection to Incredible Transformation

Sometimes in our line of work, we think we’ve seen it all. Routinely taking in special needs animals and complicated medical cases brings the sense of rarely being surprised or shocked. But every now and then, reality gives us a little kick in th…
Partner Spotlight: Colorado Pet Pantry
| Amanda Huggett |

Partner Spotlight: Colorado Pet Pantry

Learn about some of Cat Care Society‘s valued partners in this blog series, showcasing the work of some incredible local non-profits and how together we’re helping cats in our community. Today, meet Colorado Pet Pantry, which provides pet food an…
Conquering Panleuk: A Tale of Hope and Survival for Shelter Cats

Conquering Panleuk: A Tale of Hope and Survival for Shelter Cats

By Beth Dokolasa In the realm of feline health, panleukopenia, commonly known as panleuk, has long been a significant health challenge, especially for young kittens and unvaccinated cats. As a highly contagious and often fatal disease, panleuk…
Partner Spotlight: Black Ops Rescue
| Amanda Huggett |

Partner Spotlight: Black Ops Rescue

Learn about some of Cat Care Society’s valued partners in this blog series, showcasing the work of some incredible local non-profits and how together we’re helping cats in our community. Today, meet Black Ops Rescue, an organization that pairs ve…
Cat Microchips 101: A Guide to Keeping Your Feline Friend Safe

Cat Microchips 101: A Guide to Keeping Your Feline Friend Safe

By 24PetWatch A single scan of a microchip can save a cat’s life and reunite him or her with their owner! If you find a stray cat, bring it to a vet to see if it has a chip and reunite them with their owner (you can also look up chips from any…
Why I Donate: Kathy McChesney

Why I Donate: Kathy McChesney

Kathy McChesney doesn’t do anything lightly. This Cat Care Society supporter extraordinaire goes the extra mile by serving on the board of directors and multiple committees, volunteering her time and resources, helping at events and providing tra…
Why I Volunteer: Melissa Colsman

Why I Volunteer: Melissa Colsman

Cat Care Society is lucky to have hundreds of incredibly dedicated volunteers, many of whom have been staples around the shelter for years or even decades. One long-time volunteer is about to approach her 10th year! Melissa Colsman began volun…
Looking Back & Forging Ahead: A 2023 Recap & New Year Wishes

Looking Back & Forging Ahead: A 2023 Recap & New Year Wishes

As we begin to put a wrap on 2023, I reflect with so many emotions on this past year. My first full year as executive director of this dynamic organization has come with many highs and, as unfortunately happens in so many shelters, a few lows. Bu…
How to Care for Local Feral Cats in Your Community in Winter

How to Care for Local Feral Cats in Your Community in Winter

By Beth Dokolasa We frequently receive questions from concerned animal lovers about caring for local feral cats, especially as temperatures drop. A feral cat is an outdoor cat raised without human interaction or one who may have been abandoned…