【新聞類】畢卡索貓為流浪動物募款

【貓貓資料分類】 >> 【新聞資料類】

住在澳洲的克雷頓(Clayton)母女，因為不忍心看見遭棄養的動物在外流浪，便開始從事流浪動物收養工作，目前家中收養的動物就有12隻貓、3隻狗和7隻鳥，長期的龐大支出讓她們相當苦惱，最後是貓咪的「繪畫天份」，解決了經濟拮据的問題。

正當他們煩惱錢從何而來時，完全沒想到伸出援手的竟是家中的小貓，21歲女兒愛莉絲(Tegan Ellis)表示，因為不知該如何籌錢而突發起想，讓貓咪嘗試在紙上作畫，沒想到名叫米妮(Mini)和莎普(Sabu)的2隻貓咪，展現出過人的藝術天分，牠們的畫作不僅受到許多人的喜愛，也希望可以透過拍賣的方式籌錢。

克雷頓母女也希望民眾除了看貓咪的展露無限創意外，也可以更深入了解其他收容的流浪動物，或是更進一步收養，讓這些動物們能夠擁有更好更完整的家。

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原文網址: 【驚！彩繪作畫為流浪動物募款　「貓掌」畢卡索附身？】 | 寵物 | NOWnews 今日新聞網  

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【網站類】臺北市流浪貓保護協會-SCPA

【貓貓資料分類】 >> 【貓網站資料】

名稱	臺北市流浪貓保護協會(SCPA)
網址	http://www.scpa.com.tw/
官方 論壇	http://www.mypet-club.com
簡介	臺北市流浪貓保護協會(SCPA) Taipei Stray Cats Protection Association 成立日期:2006/12/17 北市社會字第2588號 臺北市第一個民間貓咪為主保護團體 單純由義工發起、服務資訊普及、財務透明 宣導認養代替購買 宣導民眾正確的養貓觀念 主辦認養活動 成立貓咪認養中心提供民眾平日認養貓咪的管道 推廣街貓結紮運動(TNR)，減少流浪貓過度繁殖
宗旨	1.幫助流浪貓結紮, 減少流浪貓數。 2.幫助流浪貓找愛心家庭認養。
愛心 捐款	協會並不是公立單位，亦無政府補助或大筆公司捐款 所有的花費必須靠民眾捐款或由義工自掏腰包 為了能幫助更多貓，請您以行動支持捐款幫助流浪貓!! (把一隻浪貓弄到乾淨需要的平均費用約為NTD2000元，僅包含基本除蚤、驅蟲、健檢，還不含所使用的貓砂、飼料、營養品或醫療費) 愛心捐款：http://www.scpa.com.tw/offering.php

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【訓練篇】貓訓練 : 教授貓貓學習躺下和翻滾動作 (視頻-英語)

【貓貓知識匯總】>> 【貓之訓練篇】>> 【貓貓訓練基本法】

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【简体类】黑猫离家4年终于和主人团聚（新闻）

【貓貓資料分類】 >> 【簡體資料類】 

英国德文郡有一只名为杨柳(Willow) 的黑猫离家4年，流浪到约20英里(约32公里)外的普利茅斯，被人发现后，在近日终于回到主人的怀抱；其饲主沃斯(Cristel Worth)表示，这真的是有史以来最好的圣诞节礼物！

年约10岁的黑猫杨柳住在德文郡的Princetown，2007年时被饲主放出来玩耍，没想到却因此离开家中，流浪到约20英里远的普利茅斯，并且被当地的一户家庭收养约6个月，直到日前动物收容中心帮牠作芯片扫描，在27日联络到饲主后，杨柳才终于回到主人的身边。

黑猫杨柳离家4年后，
终于在日前和主人团聚。
(图／取自Mail Online)

沃斯表示，原本几乎已经放弃找到杨柳的希望，但是当知道牠即将要回家时，仍是感到非常高兴！也希望杨柳可以说话，告诉我们除了过去被人收养的6个月，其他3年半的时间是如何度过这样一个漫长的旅程。

原文网址: 迟来的圣诞礼物！　猫咪离家4年终于和主人团聚 | ETtoday宠物动物新闻 | ETtoday 宠物云

【英文類】Meet Trouble, the world's tallest cat (News)

【貓貓資料分類】 >> 【英文資料類】

When Trouble comes around, he’s hard to miss.

That’s because the Sacramento, California cat is 19 inches tall from paw to shoulder, making him the tallest cat in the world.

Owner Debby Maraspina bred him three years ago and is delighted that her cat has risen to fame.

Big kitty: Debbie Maraspini is the proud owner of Trouble,

 the Guinness-record certified tallest cat

 (Photo from DAILY MAIL)

Trouble is part house cat and part African serval cat, a recognised hybrid called a Savannah, but his height is still surprising, even for his breed.
Mrs Maraspina  told the Sacramento Bee that she didn’t really think much of Trouble’s size until a friend, who owns the world’s longest cat, suggested that she get him measured at a cat show in Reno.

High times: Trouble stands 19 inches from shoulder to paw,
topping the previous record holder by an inch.
 (Photo from DAILY MAIL)

The process to get Trouble registered and confirmed as the Guinness-certified tallest cat was a long one. Mrs Maraspina had to get Trouble measured by a veterinarian and document the cat’s height in both photos and videos. After all of that – and sending in affidavits – she received a call from London in November.


They had good news to deliver – Trouble was the new tallest cat in the world, beating out the previous record holder by about an inch. Despite his size, Trouble only weighs 20 pounds. And according to Mrs Maraspina’s husband John, ‘He’s just a relaxed, indoor animal.’
While Trouble may be relaxed, he's a picky eater and turns up his nose at regular cat food. Instead, he feasts on rabbit meat and beef. And he’s quite pampered. ‘He expects me to get his food out, warm it up and cut it into chunks – off the bone,’ Mrs Maraspina told the Bee.

 (Photo from DAILY MAIL)

(Photo from DAILY MAIL)

Savannahs are a recent creation – they were recognised as a breed only ten years ago, after existing for 15 or so years prior to that.

Mrs Maraspina says that the cats are difficult to breed since females are picky over which males they accept, and Savannahs that have more than five or six per cent feral cat are sterile.
Trouble is a quarter serval, and is therefore sterile, but makes a good show cat.

Original Website: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2080603/Meet-Trouble-worlds-tallest-cat-African-wildcat-docile-kitten.html

【简体类】猫不能吃之食物-4

【貓貓資料分類】 >> 【簡體資料類】 

：不要以为猫就爱吃鱼唷，某些鱼对猫来说也会引起疾病的呢！而且某些水果还会让我们腹泻和呕吐。葡萄与葡萄干也会导致肾衰竭，引发休克，并导致死亡。

	竹筴鱼或鲭鱼： 背部蓝色的鱼中含有大量的不饱和脂肪酸，会导致维他命E不足引起疾病。
生鱼肉及家禽肉： 可能含有沙门氏菌及芽胞杆菌会造成腹泻呕吐甚至休克。
	某些水果： 柑橘、蕃茄、桔子、葡萄柚、桃子、樱桃、桃子、李子、枇杷、芒果、梅子、野莓、菠萝、柠檬、桔子、葡萄柚、香蕉等果肉不宜多量，尤其是种子则含有氰化物，会造成毒性导致腹泻呕吐下腹疼痛。
葡萄与葡萄干： 葡萄与葡萄干会导致肾衰竭，引发休克，并导致死亡。

【英文類】Where to buy a healthy cat?

【貓貓資料分類】 >> 【英文資料類】

“Are you ready to raise your own cat at home?” A great deal time & thought should be put into this decision. Are you prepared to commit to a cat for its lifetime? So you have decided you are ready to bring a kitten into your life. Making the decision to bring a cat into your life is a very exciting time. But before rushing out to bring your chosen cat home it is important to slow down, take your time and really do your homework. 

There are several places you can obtain a cat from including cat breeders, animal shelters, pet shops, classified ads, veterinary hospital. We will look at the pros and cons of each.

  Shelter   

A great option to consider is the shelter. Both purebred mixed breed animals are at shelters although the purebreds do tend to find homes quicker. This is also a cost effective way to adopt a cat through shelter. Cats will leave micro-chipped, vaccinated, de-wormed and flea treated.

  Breeder 

There are professional breeders who have devoted many years to breeding their chosen breed of cat. Some breeds of cat can be prone to specific medical issues.  Once you have decided that you want a certain breed, it is a good idea to look up any possible health problems them are prone to investigate whether these conditions can be tested for.  Backyard Breeder/home breeder is another choice for you, you can ask for visiting the breeder's house and seeing the pets in their home environment. Are the conditions clean and sanitary? Do the animals look well cared for? Actually, the situation mostly is quite desirable, since the numbers of cats they need to take care are lesser than those professional breeders.

Pet Shops 

Many people assume that a pet shop is the natural place to buy a pet from. You won't know the history of the parents, and generally won't get follow up support & can often pay considerably more than you would have had you gone to a breeder or shelter. But now, some of the pet shop pay more attention on after sales services, and pet health control, it is really a good news to all cat lovers.

Classifieds

Either online or in newspaper, many people assume that a pet that is free to good home is the cheapest option. This is not always the case, especially with younger animals. Remember you may not be paying for the animal but you will have to pay to have it neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated etc. This can often end up costing considerably more than had you purchased the animal from a breeder or shelter.

Veterinary

Another good place to check is your nearby veterinary hospital. They often take in homeless or abandoned cats that are looking for a new home. Even if they don't have cats available, they often have bulletin boards where people can list animals looking for a home.