We are proud to be MADACC’s cat focused volunteer group. Among other activities and services we provide at MADACC are:
- Cat Socializing
- Cat Feeding (Kitty Koncierge)
- Cat Condo Cleaning
- Cat Adoption Counseling
- Cat Behavior Hotline/Assistance
We are always looking for new volunteers and cat lovers to join our ranks to help us take care of the cats and kittens at MADACC. If you are interested in making life better for the cats and kittens during their stay at MADACC, visit the volunteer page to sign up and a representative will get back to you!
FAQ’s ABOUT CATS
Q. Can I afford a cat OR I got a free cat, now what will it cost?
A: Cats need basic things like food, litter, vet visits and toys. According to Petfinder.com, these are the expenses for one year:
Routine veterinarian exam $50-$400
Vaccinations $60-$150
Spaying/neutering Should be done at adoption or up to $200 if not
Professional teeth cleaning $0-$500
Emergency veterinarian care Could be $2000 or more
Medications $0-$500
Cat Carrier $20-$75
Scratching post/board $10-$50
Cat bed(s) $20-$100
Toys $10-$50
Food $120-$500
Food/water bowls $10-$30
Treats $10-$100
Nutritional supplements $ 0-$100
Flea prevention $0-$200
Grooming tools $10-$50
Professional grooming $0-$300 (when necessary)
Stain/odor removers $10-$100
Boarding-per day $20-$100
Q. How do I introduce a new cat to resident cat(s)?
A: We recommend that you keep the cats separate in two different rooms and do it slowly over a period of at least one week or more depending on how things are going. The best way to see this in action is to go to YouTube to the Cole and Marmalade video, “How to Introduce 2 Cats.”
Q. How do I introduce a new cat to my dog?
A: As with cat to cat introductions, we recommend that you do this slowly. Another great video that shows how to do this can be found on YouTube. It’s called “How to introduce cats to dogs” and it’s by Cats Protection.
Q. How do I introduce a new cat to resident cat(s)?
A: We recommend that you keep the cats separate in two different rooms and do it slowly over a period of at least one week or more depending on how things are going. The best way to see this in action is to go to YouTube to the Cole and Marmalade video, “How to Introduce 2 Cats.”
Q. My cat eliminates outside of the litter box. What can I do?
A: This is one of the main reasons that cats are given up by their owner. But this problem can be solved. The first thing you need to do is take your cat to your vet to make sure that it’s not a medical problem. If the cat is healthy, there are a few things to consider. Has there been a change in the household like a new baby, spouse or new pet? Have you changed to a new kind of litter? If so, is it scented? Is the litter box scooped daily? Is the litter box in a private area like a bathroom and not in an area with a lot of activity? Do you have more than one litter box? The general rule is to have one more litter box than the number of cats you have. For example, if you have 2 cats, you should have 3 litter boxes. Is your cat declawed? All of these could be reasons for your cat not using the litter box. If you have fixed any of these issues and the problem still persists, you can email us at catsvoice@madacc.org. One of our volunteers will work with you in the hope of getting your cat back to normal litter box usage.”
Q. My cat bites. How do I stop this?
A: We’ll first start with the don’ts. Don’t wiggle your hands in play with your cat. Don’t play rough with your cat. Now for the dos. Do look for signs of overstimulation: a flicking or swishing of the tail, ears rotating to the side or the back, staring, fur rippling on the back or sides, or tensing of the body. These are all signs that your cat has had enough (of whatever you’re doing like petting, scratching, etc.) So stop what you’re doing immediately. If the biting continues, distract or redirect your cat with a toy or a loud noise. But don’t reward this behavior with a treat.”
Q. What should I feed my cat and how often?
A: We recommend that you buy the best quality food that you can afford. Pate (wet food) is also recommended but dry food is fine. Some people feed their cats on a schedule that fits their schedule like 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. If a schedule doesn’t work for you, you can free feed or leave the food out for your cat. If you do this, it should be done with dry food. And, if your cat is overweight, you should measure out the amount of food that you give. Your vet will be able to help with this. Remember to leave plenty of fresh water out for your cat. And, surprisingly, many cats don’t like to have their water right next to their food! Experiment with this to see what your cat likes.”
