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A woman describes her encounters with Bigfoot while growing up in rural Maine. She also discusses how she captured a photo of a Bigfoot after seeing roadkill discarded in the woods."When I was a little girl growing up in West Auburn‚ Maine we had a horse farm and 60 acres of woods behind our four pastures. We lived in the country. I was born in 1959 and in my younger years I was visited often but by what I thought was a nightmare‚ a gorilla in my window. I started screaming‚ I was so scared. My bedroom was on the second story and its face took up the whole window.For many years I thought I was dreaming. I had that dream a lot. My mother would find me standing in front of the window screaming. I'd think I had a nightmare until in recent years when I read that Sasquatch looking through people's windows. It was then I realized that I was not dreaming. They had approached me in my younger years. I spent a lot of time in our woods riding my horse‚ cross-country skiing‚ taking long walks‚ and digging for old bottles.We had two ponds and a flowing stream about 20 feet or so wide that separated our property from the local ski area. There there were a lot of eerie silences at times. I remember noticing that it was so quiet like time stood still.In 1979 I had some friends who lived at Sebago Lake‚ Maine. They lived in a cabin in the middle of the woods on a long hilly road only traveled by its residents. So you go up and down and not expect to see any other cars. I was driving up there one night‚ it was curvy and I was coming around the last bend in the road‚ and there on the side of the road was an‚ at least‚ 8 to 10-foot-tall Sasquatch. It was massive. it had to be four feet across shoulder to shoulder. It was a brownish-blonde color‚ with heavy brow‚ and high cheekbones. The skin was dark‚ sort of bearded‚ and kind of like he had bang fur and a big head. He looked both ape and human-like in that he was on two legs. The fur looked thick and I guess about 3 to 4 inches long all over the body. He just stood there motionless looking at me. I was pretty freaked out when my headlights were on him. We made eye contact. He was not 10 feet from me. I just sped up and flew into my friend's driveway and ran in saying I just saw a huge Bigfoot. In hindsight‚ nobody went looking. Nobody in my world talked about Bigfoot back then.In the summer on August 25‚ 2019‚ we randomly stopped on the side of the highway to use nature's facilities in New Hampshire along I-95 and there was an opening about 15 feet wide to enter the woods. I went in first and was shocked to see what I realized must be a roadkill dump spot because there were vinyl gloves present. But also that appeared to be Bigfoot structures there to take advantage of this buffet-style dining. I ran back and grabbed my phone. I zoomed into the structures hoping to see it better. It was about 20 feet away from my spot so the clarity is not good. But we appeared to have had company. 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The post 10 Good Reasons to Adopt a Cat by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Adopting a cat is an extremely rewarding experience that will not only enrich your own life but save the life of an animal in need‚ too. If you’re debating whether you should adopt a kitty or buy one from a breeder‚ we can help. Read on to find ten compelling reasons to visit your local animal shelter or rescue today. The 10 Good Reasons to Adopt a Cat 1. Adopting Saves Lives According to statistics from the ASPCA‚ approximately 3.2 million cats enter animal shelters in the United States annually.1 What’s more‚ 530‚000 of the cats in shelters across America will be euthanized this year. While these numbers appear to be on the decline‚ they’re still staggering. When you adopt a kitty‚ you’re saving it from inevitable euthanasia and freeing up space for other cats in need until they can be welcomed into their forever homes. 2. You Know What You’re Getting Many of the cats waiting for their forever homes in shelters are older‚ meaning their personalities are fully developed. When you choose to adopt an older kitty‚ you’ll know what you’re getting yourself into behavior-wise. When adopting a kitten‚ you never really know what their personality will be like when they’re old. Choosing to adopt from a shelter means you get to nitpick what traits you want your kitty to have. Do you want a companion that’s a bit more relaxed and snuggly or one with infinite energy? The shelter can provide insight into each cat’s unique personality traits and make suggestions about which will suit your needs best. Image Credit: Mirahybrid‚ Shutterstock 3. Your Cat Will Be Trained Most adoptables are on the older side‚ meaning they’ve already been trained to use the litter box and have had time to develop good behaviors. You won’t need to worry about teaching your kitty the ins and outs of litter box usage or fret about them having accidents throughout your home when they already know the basics. 4. Adopting Is Financially Responsible Adopting a cat from a rescue or shelter comes with a much lower price tag than acquiring a kitty from a breeder would. Adoption fees typically include spaying‚ neutering‚ and vaccinations‚ which can add up to the hundreds if you were to be on the hook for them. Some rescues also include the cost of microchipping and will even send you home with toys and bags of food to help ease the transition. Image Credit: Tiplyashina Evgeniya‚ Shutterstock 5. Your Cat Will Have a Clean Bill of Health Responsible shelters ensure that their animals are taken to the veterinarian before being put up for adoption. When you adopt from a rescue‚ you get a guaranteed clean bill of health‚ so you know your new pet is healthy and ready to go to their forever home. 6. You’re Supporting Your Local Shelter By adopting from your local shelter or rescue‚ you’re supporting an integral partner in your community. Your adoption fees will go toward helping more homeless animals find their forever homes. When these organizations have proper funding‚ they can spay and neuter more animals‚ thus lowering the number of strays on the street and reducing overpopulation. Image Credit: lev.studio‚ Shutterstock 7. Rescued Pets Are Often Healthier Most of the cats you’ll find at your local rescue for adoption are not purebred but instead domestic crossbreeds. While purebred cats are highly sought-after for their beauty‚ they are often unhealthier than their non-purebred counterparts. Breeders are in the business of creating purebred cats for big money. These cats often cost thousands of dollars and may be at a higher risk of developing certain diseases. One study shows that purebred cats are more likely than their domestic crossbred counterparts to develop conditions like reproductive issues‚ lower respiratory tract infections‚ immunological disorders‚ surgical complications‚ and heart disease. 8. You’ll Have a Lot to Choose From There is certainly no shortage of shelter cats anywhere in the world. You’ll have plenty to choose from if you’re searching for a cat with a particular appearance‚ age‚ or personality trait. We recommend using a website like PetFinder to start narrowing down your choices. This site acts as a database of available adoptables all over North America. Use their handy search engine to filter your results as it allows you to filter by breed‚ color‚ coat length‚ gender‚ age‚ whether the animal in question is good with kids/other animals‚ and how many days they’ve been waiting for their forever home. Image Credit: Melissa Sue‚ Shutterstock 9. Cats Improve Your Mental Health Countless studies exist touting the mental health benefits of cat ownership. One study from Australia shows that cat people have better psychological health than people without pets. Cat owners claim to have lower levels of psychiatric disturbances‚ feel happier‚ and are better equipped to face problems in their lives. Cat owners are more likely than dog owners to say that their furry family members provide companionship and a calming presence in their home. They’re also more likely to say their pets reduce stress and anxiety. 10. Cats Can Improve Physical Health Cats can decrease stress levels‚ making their owners less susceptible to certain health conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Additionally‚ children raised in households with cats may be less likely to develop allergic diseases as they age. Image Credit: SeventyFour‚ Shutterstock Final Thoughts Adopting a cat is a great way to save a life while helping your local shelters and rescues continue to bring in more strays off the street to help them find their forever homes. Adopted cats are generally healthier than their purebred counterparts‚ and you get to pick which cat you want‚ so you’ll know exactly what they look like fully grown and what their personality is like. Adopting is a rewarding experience that we recommend for every soon-to-be cat owner. Sources https://phys.org/news/2023-06-differences-disease-purebred-mixed-breed-cats.html#:~:text=The%20study%20revealed%20that%20purebred‚Heart%20disease https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2752/089279393787002385 https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/positive-mental-health-impact-of-pets https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3317329/ https://web.archive.org/web/20021004100013/http:/www.nih.gov/news/pr/aug2002/niaid-27.htm Featured Image Credit: Evgeniy Medvedev‚ Shutterstock The post 10 Good Reasons to Adopt a Cat by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

The post National Cook for Your Pets Day 2024: When It Is &; How to Celebrate by Grant Piper appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. The calendar is filled with unique and interesting days. Most days on the calendar contain a number of holidays that can be used to learn something new‚ support a cause‚ or change your perspective. One such day is National Cook for Your Pets Day‚ which takes place every year on November 1st. The holiday supports education about pet food and the bond between animal and owner. Every year‚ people are encouraged to find recipes and learn how to cook fresh food for their pets. Here is everything you need to know about National Cook for Your Pets Day this year and beyond. How to Celebrate National Cook for Your Pets Day As the name suggests‚ the best way to celebrate National Cook for Your Pets Day is to cook food for your cat. This activity will help foster a stronger bond between you and your cat. You can also explore healthy‚ fresh‚ and alternative foods for your beloved furry friends. You can cook a single meal for your cat on November 1st to participate‚ or you can use it as a chance to learn about cooking fresh food for cats and other pets and continue the trend into the future. You can also use the day to look up safe and healthy recipes for your cat. Healthy and safe recipes can be saved and stored for future use. National Cook for Your Pets Day is the perfect excuse to stock up on recipes for your cat. Recipes don’t go bad so save some every year to build your very own pet cookbook. Before cooking for your cat‚ there are some important things that need to be considered. Image Credit: Tagwaran‚ Shutterstock Tips for Cooking for Your Cat Avoid any seasoning or flavorings. Avoid salt and oils. Only feed foods that are safe for your cat. Do not feed any raw food. Boiling or baking is the best way to cook for your cat. Do not fry food for your cat. Some foods need to be softened or prepared to be digestible by your cat. Maintain proper portions. Do not overfeed your cat. Do not feed pre-prepared foods. Only feed fresh foods that you have cooked yourself. If you attempt to use any packaged or prepared foods‚ be sure to read the labels and ingredients to avoid accidentally feeding your animal something toxic. Consult Your Veterinarian Before Cooking for Your Cat For the best results‚ you should consult your veterinarian before cooking food for your cat. That way‚ your vet can give you tips and advice on what you should and should not cook for your animal. For example‚ for cats‚ you should ask your vet about how to prepare something like fish or chicken for them. You should only lightly bake or boil meats for your cat and ensure that you do not add any seasoning‚ salt‚ or oil. Cook for your pet at your own peril if you do not ask your veterinarian for information beforehand. Cooking for a pet is not as simple or straightforward as people might imagine. If you have never cooked for your pet before‚ make sure to do adequate research before starting. National Cook for Your Pets Day is a great way to learn how to cook for your pet safely. Image Credit: H_Ko‚ Shutterstock Conclusion National Cook for Your Pets Day is one of the more obscure but interesting holidays on the calendar. It takes place every year on November 1st. Before participating‚ be sure to do your research‚ consult your vet‚ and stock up on recipes. National Cook for Your Pets Day can be used as a springboard into new information and bonding between you and your pets. Sources Two Row Times National Today Featured Image Credit: Vova Shevchuk‚ Shutterstock The post National Cook for Your Pets Day 2024: When It Is &; How to Celebrate by Grant Piper appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

The post National Microchipping Month 2024: When &; What It Is by Chris Dinesen Rogers appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. The facts of lost pets tell a sad tale. Roughly 15% of cat owners will lose their pet within a 5-year timespan. Outdoor felines often travel about 1 mile farther from home‚ complicating returning the animals to their families. That’s where microchipping comes into play. This ID system can help reunite pets with their owner and avoid the tragic endings of these incidents. Some people were skeptical about these devices‚ with much misinformation floating around the internet. That’s what makes National Microchipping Month every May or June (depending on where you live) such an essential public information campaign. Its goal is to educate people about their benefits and address their concerns. Unfortunately‚ many myths exist that make this awareness campaign necessary. Microchipping 101 Microchips came on the scene in the mid-1980s. It revolutionized wildlife tracking and pet tracking. The premise is to implant an electronic device under an animal’s skin that would provide permanent identification with a unique tracking code that identifies the owner. The device is relatively small and implanted under the scruff of the neck. Veterinarians often microchip pets when they are fixed. Its value is a permanent form of ID. If your pet gets lost‚ vet clinics and shelters routinely scan for a device. Manufacturers producing these products include HomeAgain‚ Avid Identification Systems‚ BuddyID‚ and AKC Reunite. The cost is typically under $100. Some pet insurers may cover this expense. Once implanted‚ you must register it with the company. The costs are minimal after your initial purchase. Some may charge you a one-time fee; others have annual plans. Many offer additional services to expedite reuniting you with your pet if they get lost‚ such as alerting organizations or flyers to distribute in your neighborhood. Any expenses you incur are negligible compared to reuniting you with your animal companion. You only need to have it done once since the typical chip lasts up to 25 years. Contrary to popular belief‚ a microchip is not a GPS tracker. It doesn’t raise privacy concerns on this score. Its sole purpose is identification. However‚ it doesn’t replace a collar and ID tag since individuals who may find a pet may not have access to a scanner. You can think of a microchip as insurance. Image Credit: LightField Studios‚ Shutterstock National Microchipping Month in May — AKC Reunite AKC Reunite is the non-profit arm of the American Kennel Club (AKC). Since its founding in 1995‚ the organization has reunited more than 600‚000 pets. Their success stories are a moving testament to getting your animal companion microchipped. They also work with pet disaster relief and K9 rescue operations. May is the organization’s official National Microchipping Month. It’s the AKC’s way to give back to the pet owner community with knowledge and awareness about its importance. They work closely with veterinarians and animal shelters to promote microchipping and address any concerns pet owners may have about the process. National Microchipping Month in June — The Kennel Club The Royal Kennel Club conducts a similar campaign in June in the United Kingdom. The goals of the national holiday are the same. It also helps pet owners stay compliant with legislation that requires registration with a government-compliant database such as Petlog. It’s worth noting that microchipping is compulsory for cats beginning June 10‚ 2024. Failure to do so will result in a hefty fine. Therefore‚ that makes National Microchipping Month a PSA for pet owners to ensure they’re following the law. Cat owners in the United Kingdom are more likely to let their pets outdoors than Americans. This measure seems fitting‚ given this fact. Image Credit: Evgeniy Kalinovskiy‚ Shutterstock National Check the Chip Day — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) It’s all well and good to get your pet microchipped. However‚ it helps little if you fail to keep your contact information up to date. A study conducted by the AVMA found that 41.9% of lost pets turned into animal shelters were not registered with the microchip’s manufacturer. Roughly 35.4% had incorrect contact information. That makes the organization’s decision to create their awareness day so fitting. August 15 is National Check the Chip Day. Many companies allow free updates to your registration information. Things change. People move. Cell phones get lost. This day is an excellent reminder to ensure everything is current. Hopefully‚ you’ll never need to put it to the test. Final Thoughts National Microchipping Month and National Check the Chip Day are effective ways to reduce the number of pets ending up in shelters‚ separated from their human families. It’s added insurance that you’ll be reunited with your animal companion if they slip a collar or harness. It’s not an expensive procedure‚ but the results‚ if you have to use it‚ are priceless. Sources https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/2/2/301 https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/54/5/447/417483?login=false https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-microchip-can-keep-you-and-your-pet-together https://www.petlog.org.uk/ https://pawversity.com/history-and-society/how-cat-ownership-differs-in-the-united-kingdom https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19601734/ Featured Image Credit: LightField Studios‚ Shutterstock The post National Microchipping Month 2024: When &; What It Is by Chris Dinesen Rogers appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.