I spilled oil on my fur! How can my human get it out?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
Hi, My name is Dashel or Dash for short. I am having a problem with my fur! My person has been helping my recent skin issue with liquid Vitamin E, the only problem, I spilled it and got it all over my tail and backside. Now my normal beautiful fur [...]

Signal boost: Please help a major animal rescue effort

We want to spread the word about a major animal rescue mission underway in the Santa Clarita Valley of California, USA.
Rescuers at Animal Acres Sanctuary and The Gentle Barn Foundation, along with L.A. County Animal Regulation & Control, area dog rescue organizations and other sanctuaries, are in the process of rescuing, providing veterinary care for, [...]

My cat constantly demands my attention. Help!

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I have a wonderful female spayed tuxedo cat named Penelope. I love her, but she makes working at home very hard. After breakfast she comes into my home office, lays down in front of the keyboard and rests her head on my left forearm. To type I have to rest [...]

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