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My Journey to Raw: How did this happen to my poor cat?!

CatCentric Posted on February 22, 2017 by Tracy DionMarch 8, 2017

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published on Wednesdays, and comes to you from Amy Ripplinger, a devoted cat mom and fresh feeding advocate who enjoys snuggling her two kittos and traveling the world with her … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Too Many Gravestones

CatCentric Posted on February 8, 2017 by Tracy DionMarch 14, 2017

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published on Wednesdays, and comes to you from Brandy Cap, a semi-retired entrepreneur, writer, researcher, animal lover, and advocate for cats and people. Brandy and her husband share their home … Continue reading →

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It’s time to kick things way up and incorporate CatCentric!

CatCentric Posted on December 5, 2016 by Tracy DionDecember 5, 2016

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I had an awesome time representing CatCentric at another very cool pet vendor event!  🙂 I’ll tell you more about that in another post, but today… today, I’m looking for your help, please. I’m … Continue reading →

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Lots of exciting things going on for CatCentric!

CatCentric Posted on November 28, 2016 by Tracy DionNovember 28, 2016

Hi, all! Happy Holidays! I’m super pumped to share some info about some VERY cool things happening over the next few days and weeks! 1. First, tonight, at 7:00 pm EDT, I will be hosting CatCentric’s very first live video via … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving Day!

CatCentric Posted on November 24, 2016 by Tracy DionNovember 24, 2016

  Everyone here at CatCentric wishes you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. May you and your furbabies eat, drink and make merry with your closest family and friends!       P.S. Shameless plug – Don’t forget to do all … Continue reading →

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A Saturday Smile: The Bengal and the water hose.

CatCentric Posted on November 19, 2016 by Tracy DionNovember 19, 2016

  Not all cats dislike or fear the wet stuff. Check out Edith Zgonjanin’s beautiful Foxy Lady chasing water in her backyard and having the time of her life! How’s that for a happy cat?  🙂   … Continue reading →

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This month is CatCentric’s 5th Anniversary!

CatCentric Posted on October 17, 2016 by Tracy DionOctober 17, 2016

Good morning, my wonderful friends and readers. This month, the CatCentric team and I are celebrating the most amazing milestone – CatCentric’s 5th Anniversary! Our mission, in its simplest form, is to improve the lives of cats and strengthen the … Continue reading →

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Recapping CatCentric’s first tradeshow: Your donations at work!

CatCentric Posted on September 26, 2016 by Tracy DionSeptember 26, 2016

The New England Pet Expo took place last weekend, and the event was everything I could have hoped for and more. It was two solid days of smart, excited, and curious pet owners streaming by the CatCentric booth, actively seeking … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Three lives changed. Thank you raw food!

CatCentric Posted on August 31, 2016 by Tracy DionAugust 31, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published on Wednesdays, and comes to you from Holly Abbandonato, MSc, BScENR, BSc, BA, a biology PhD Student who has worked at cat shelters in both Canada and Norway. Holly … Continue reading →

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Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day!

CatCentric Posted on August 17, 2016 by Tracy DionAugust 21, 2017

Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day. Started by Wayne Morris in 2011 as a way to honor his deceased sister and the bond she shared with her beloved black cat, Sinbad, as well as to pay tribute to black cats … Continue reading →

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