Catty Corner: When it comes to choosing a kitty litter, there are myriad options. Learn about the pros and cons of the various types of litters, hear from a local expert — and remember, it’s ultimately (and always) the cat’s decision. This is Part 1 of 2; stay tuned for our next column on litter boxes.
Catty Corner: In our last column, local cat rescues talked about the need for foster families and how you can help. This week, get the inside scoop from local fosters who have experienced the rewards of fostering cats and kittens.
Catty Corner: Fostering cats saves lives — and will enrich your own. If you love cats but don’t want a 20-year commitment, fostering might be perfect for you. Local rescues share why foster families are vital to cat rescue organizations, what fostering entails (and doesn’t) and how you can help.
Catty Corner: For those who are unhoused or at risk, it can be challenging to take good care of their furry family members. For more than 10 years, Rogue Valley Street Dogs has been helping humans and their companion animals get access to spay/neuter surgeries as well as food, medical care, and supplies. Learn about their work, as well as the mobile vet clinics in partnership with the Street Dog Coalition.
Catty Corner: Do you have community cats in your area? With local rescues overwhelmed by kitten season, learn how to trap, neuter and release (TNR) cats yourself. It may seem challenging, but taking it one cat at a time leads to less suffering and a healthier environment for cats and humans alike.
Catty Corner: Everyone can help local rescues with the challenges of kitten season — and one of the best ways to help may surprise you. Learn what to do when you encounter kittens in the wild, how to become a foster family, and when the next adoption event is happening.
Catty Corner: Cats with special needs often go overlooked by potential adopters, but they are special for so many reasons — and may not be as much work as you think. Learn what you need to know before adopting a special-needs cat, and meet two beautiful cats looking for their forever homes.
Catty Corner: From having better manners to enjoying a live-in playmate, older cats can be the best choice for some adopters. Learn why an adult cat can make the perfect companion (whether you have a busy household or a mellow one) and why two cats are always better than one.
This week, Catty Corner spends a day in the life of a local cat rescuer. Learn about the cold, the waiting, the savvy ferals … and the rewards. And stay tuned for adoptable cats, coming soon from The Crowned Cat and Friends of the Animals adoption events.
Catty Corner: What’s the first thing to come to mind when a cat is high up in a tree? Call the fire department — right? No so much.
Obituary: Proud mom and devoted wife, Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Viola Carlson, 93, passed away in hospice Jan. 19 in Medford. A celebration of life will be held this spring when the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing.
Because the list of Ashland’s accomplishments in 2024 would be too long to read out loud, she would have to stick to the highlights, Mayor Tonya Graham said Wednesday, starting off her annual State of the City address in a packed Rogue River Room in Stevenson Union at Southern Oregon University.
Review: “Spotlight on the Judds,” starring Livia Genise as Naomi, Rebecca K. Campbell as Wynonna and Janina Brown as singer and narrator, is playing at the Camelot Theatre through Feb. 9. Rebecca K. Campbell as Wynonna performs with such confidence. She possesses a strong, muscular voice that you can feel right down to the tips of your toes.
A 76-year-old man died after colliding with a tree at Mt. Ashland Ski Area on Friday morning, according to a ski area news release. The helmeted skier, whose name was not released, was on Windsor Chairline, a trail categorized as “most difficult,” the release said.
People in Southern Oregon and far Northern California will likely see ongoing changes in weather patterns in coming years, and those changes aren’t necessarily positive. During a Wednesday evening presentation, “Southern Oregon Climate Trends, Projections, and Consequences,” Dr. Alan Journet, co-facilitator of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN), offered a series of possible scenarios if steps are not taken to immediately stop or at least slow climate change.
As part of an ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness in Jackson County, individuals are invited to volunteer for the annual “Point in Time” (PIT) Count, which will take place throughout the last week of January, beginning Monday, Jan. 27.
(It’s free)
