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Why a ten-minute visit beats choosing a shelter cat from a photo

August 19, 2026 by Sophie Whitmore

I picked my shelter cat from a photo online just to skip the drive: the day the vacuum came out at home, I understood what...

Adopting a shelter cat based on photos alone seems efficient—until the vacuum comes out. Meet-and-greet visits expose the sensitivities, fears, and personality quirks that no image can capture, preventing costly mismatches that land cats back in rescues.

Ringworm in rescue cats: why spores last 18 months

July 31, 2026 by Sophie Whitmore

Vets never let a cat from an overcrowded rescue sleep in a child's bed: the reason stays in the rugs for 18 months

Ringworm spores can survive for 18 months in household fabrics, which is why vets insist on strict quarantine periods before rescue cats meet children. This zoonotic fungus thrives in overcrowded shelters and poses real risks—but responsible adoption is still possible with proper precautions.