December 2008

FROM OUR READERS
8 | Against All Odds Rescue Story Contest Winners

Click here to read more contest entries.

HEALTH & CARE
10 | Health News
By Ruth Macpete, DVM
 
13 | Natural Cat
Earth-friendly feline furniture
By Helen Jablonski

14 | Living With a Deaf Cat
Tips to help you both adjust
By Erika Sorocco

Click here for CatChannel's quiz to see if your cat is deaf.

18 | Disposition Matters
Are longhaired cats more laid-back?
By Deborah Straw

BREEDS
22 | Breed Profile: From the Land of Ice and Snow
Closely tied to their heritage, Norwegian Forest Cats bring warmth to owners worldwide.
By Elisa Jordan

26 | Breed Snapshot: That’s Entertainment
The exotic-looking Chausie brings fun and mischief to the home.
By Elisa Jordan

ADVOCACY & RESCUE
30 | Foster Focus
Find the right companion for your cat by fostering-to-adopt.
By Cimeron Morrissey
 
32 | Rescue of the Month
SPCA International helps transport companion animals out of a war zone.
By Soraya Gutierrez

33 | A Living Miracle
From a wheelchair, Jane DeMartino cares for cats in need.
By Wendy Bedwell-Wilson

34 | The Cats of Key West
Free-roaming cats live by their wits in this feline-friendly town.
By Chris Moore

Click here to read about the Hemingway House cats.

PRODUCTS
38 | 2008 Editors’ Choice Awards
Check out our favorite new products from this year.

44 | Trendy Product of the Month
PLUS! Elisa’s Essentials & Holiday Gift Guide

CATCHANNEL.COM
What's On CatChannel.com
43 | Your Internet Source for CAT FANCY Content and More
By Susan Logan

LIFESTYLE
47 | Home Life
Some cats enjoy watching TV as much as their owners do.
By Sandy Robins

Click here to read a Q&A with Sandy Robins.

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