Christine and Mon Cherie

Christine Michaels, caretaker of the Riverfront Cats Downtown Miami, was what you would call a classic and devout “dog person” for most of her life.  Like many people, she had serious misconceptions about the feline species and now admits that her mindset was due to ignorance. She never had a cat of her own to care for from kitten to adulthood and reflects that she based her opinion other people’s cats rather than her own experience.

As we continue part two of the series, The Mainstreaming of a Feral Cat, we find out how her life took a profound change in direction and why she now so tirelessly dedicates herself to her greatest passion – educating people about the misconceptions of stray and feral cats and saving their lives. Read more

Imagine if you would, waking up from the only home you ever knew. Your bed is gone, all your treasured photos and mementos in your house have vanished, your trusted food source has changed and you no longer know where you are. Would you be scared, disoriented, frightened and try to find your way back home? If you are a feral cat who is being re-located from the only home you ever knew, of course you would.

Gracie – this cat has a name and a face. She also had a safe and secure home at the Loews Portofino Hotel…

And that is exactly what is about to happen to the feral cats residing on the once pet-friendly Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando if we cannot convince management that relocating these cats from their property is not a safe and viable solution. These cats that were once part of a very successful and managed Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program were ordered in a reversal of decision by David Bartek, Director of Operations, at the end of 2011 to trap them from the premises and bring them to a shelter for a most certain death. The reason cited – they were a liability. Read more

It’s in the air… something’s happening…

Sure, we have our moments of stepping in hacked up hairballs, hissy fits, and shredded furniture in our house. But, for the most part, our little feline family really is something inspired out of a Disney movie! We literally have an entire cast of characters – each with their own charming and unique personalities, not unlike Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs…. oh dear, now I’ve gone and got myself thinking!! Anyhow, here’s our next installment of our “Tuesday Teasers,” as we videograph our fun-filled gang of four legged friends to a playful and whimsical music score!!

With the book release a month away (I can’t believe I am actually saying that), Dan and I thought it would be fun to share something with you for the next month, which is a series of video posts that we aptly call  “Tuesday Teasers.” Using the concept of a movie trailer, each Tuesday we will release a new mini video production that focuses on our feline gang and the impending book! This first video is called “The Love Story” and all you need to do is watch it to see what I mean!! Enjoy and see you next Tuesday!!