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What to Do if You Find a Litter of Kittens
If you stumble upon a litter of kittens, your first instinct might be to immediately bring them to the nearest animal shelter. Here’s what to do instead.
Introducing a New Cat to Your Feline Family
Bringing a new cat into a home with established feline residents can be a joyous occasion, but it also presents challenges. The key to a smooth transition is patience and a systematic approach. Here's a guide to help you introduce a new cat to your existing feline...
Medical Causes for Litter Box Avoidance in Cats
A variety of health conditions can be the primary culprits behind a cat’s sudden change in litter box habits.
SpayMart Pitches in to Spay/Neuter Cats in Local Shelters
One animal welfare organization, SpayMart, is helping curtail the number of unwanted kittens in shelters with a spay/neuter campaign.
Don’t Declaw Your Cat. Do This Instead
It’s crucial to use more compassionate alternatives to declawing that respect our feline friends’ natural behaviors while protecting our homes and furniture.
Study: Cats Who Urinate Outside Box in Shelters Usually Fine in Homes
Cats who urinate outside the litter box face challenges getting adopted or staying in shelters. In the past, shelters often refused to take in these cats or chose to euthanize them without further help. Should adopters hesitate before bringing one of these cats home?...
New Orleans Magazine Features SpayMart
New Orleans Magazine is the guide to the dining, entertainment, lifestyle, culture, and people of New Orleans from the trusted editors of New Orleans Magazine, New Orleans Home, New Orleans Bride, and St. Charles Avenue....
Saving Kittens ‘Born on the Bayou’
New Orleans, La. – Kittens in high-risk animal shelters in Louisiana and Mississippi will soon be heading for a happy new life thanks to a partnership between New Orleans animal welfare organization SpayMart and three Florida shelters. "While great strides have been...
Times-Picayune: SpayMart Joins in GiveNOLA Day
GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour fundraising marathon that raises money for over 900 New Orleans-area nonprofits. The event, held Tuesday, May 4, 2021, set a new record, getting about $8.1 million in donations. SpayMart, one of the nonprofits taking part in the event,...