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Monthly Archives: March 2016

It’s time to put boots on the ground, but I need your help!

CatCentric Posted on March 28, 2016 by Tracy DionMarch 30, 2016

NewEngland_LogoHey, all, check this out. My amazing friend, Laurie Goldstein, just launched a fundraiser to help get me into the 2016 New England Pet Expo!

The Expo is expecting a whopping 15,000 people through their doors this September. Hosting a booth will be a HUGE opportunity to reach dozens of cat owners and get them thinking about feline nutrition and the common sense of feeding fresh foods. And the Expo rep has a speaking spot for me if I can get in early enough!!

Asking for help isn’t something I do very well (bless them, this was the volunteer team’s idea), but I can’t make it to the Expo on my own. It’s time to take CatCentric’s mission directly to cat owners, and anything you can do to help make that happen is deeply appreciated.

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Thank you so much!

 


 

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Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged New_England_Pet_Expo, you_caring | 1 Reply

My Sailor Boy Comes Home: A story of hope and spirit.

CatCentric Posted on March 21, 2016 by Tracy DionMarch 21, 2016

This is not our typical Monday morning blog post, but Kim is part of CatCentric’s volunteer group, this story JUST climaxed a few days ago and it has such a heart-warming conclusion, I wanted to share it with all of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Precious Purrsonalities | Tagged faith, Kim_St._Pierre, lost_kitty, Sailor_boy | 3 Replies

No “My Journey to Raw” Story Today

CatCentric Posted on March 16, 2016 by Tracy DionMarch 16, 2016

My apologies, all, I don’t have a “My Journey to Raw” story for you today. Please check back next week. If you feed fresh, wholesome raw foods to your kitties – commercial or homemade – and would like to see … Continue reading →

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Litter Box 101: The Five Basic Rules

CatCentric Posted on March 14, 2016 by Tracy DionJanuary 7, 2018

One of the most important aspects of a cat’s indoor life is the litter box. And, sadly, one of the most common reasons cats end up in shelters is litter box avoidance issues. Since we are responsible for bringing these … Continue reading →

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My cat is thriving on dry kibble biscuits!

CatCentric Posted on March 13, 2016 by Tracy DionMarch 12, 2017

This is a Sunday Sound-off post, in which I, or another CatCentric team member, gets personal with you and dishes out opinions, rants, book reviews, and so on, straight up and uncensored! This one’s from me. 😉 I hear it … Continue reading →

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Posted in Commercial Foods, Health Issues, Nutrition, Sunday Sound-Off | Tagged biscuits, kibble | 1 Reply

My Journey to Raw: Heartbroken, and at my wits’ end.

CatCentric Posted on March 9, 2016 by Tracy DionMarch 12, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published every Wednesday, and comes to you from Marlene Konkoly, who lives in Michigan with her sweet kitties, Daphna and Elsie. She writes this story in memory of her beloved … Continue reading →

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Posted in Behavior, Commercial Foods, Health Issues, Nutrition | Tagged Marlene_Konkoly, My_Journey_to_Raw | 2 Replies

Adopting a new kitten? Don’t make these eight common mistakes!

CatCentric Posted on March 7, 2016 by Tracy DionMarch 7, 2016

Sharing our homes with the soft padding feet and contented purrs of a feline companion can be one of life’s greatest joys. Cats keep our laps warm on cold winter afternoons, greet us with happy mews and waving tails when … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: A Nightmare Unwinding

CatCentric Posted on March 2, 2016 by Tracy DionMarch 1, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published every Wednesday, and comes to you from Angela Agar, who lives in Upstate NY with her husband, Lucy the dog, and two cats, Tommy and Mortimer. Angela is passionate … Continue reading →

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Posted in Commercial Foods, Health Issues, Home-Prepared Foods, Nutrition | Tagged Angela_Ager, My_Journey_to_Raw | 1 Reply

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