Cats are known for being loners, but are they really the aloof creatures they’re sometimes made out to be? Many cats form close bonds with their human. Here are a few ways cats can show they care: Purring is a rumbling sound a cat often makes when its relaxed and happy. Rolling around on the ground belly up means a cat trusts you. Bunting is when a cat rubs its cheeks or head on you. Kneading your lap is something a cat does when it feels content. Sleeping on your lap or bed is a sign that a cat feels [...]

We hope you enjoy this exclusive interview with author Cynthia O’Brien, who recently spoke to us about her children’s book, Noname the Feral Cat. (Noname is pronounced “Noh-naa-mee”.) We love this book and it’s so inspiring. Is it based on a true story? Yes, it is. My soul mate cat died suddenly in 2016 and I had a very hard time finding a reason to wake up in the morning. I felt guilt about how he died and was in tremendous pain. My cat was like a son to me since I do not have children. I had five years [...]

Over the past 10 years, FixNation has significantly expanded its scope and services – and we plan to continue doing so in the decade ahead. We’re helping in more ways than ever, but our mission remains unchanged – we strive to make the world a better place for ALL our feline friends, especially those with no place to call home. Here are some of our latest initiatives:     Cat-A-Van FixNation not only offers free spay/neuter services for homeless cats, we also rescue tame cats that are doomed to be euthanized in local shelters. Our customized van transports these red-listed [...]

From feral to fabulous! This adorable kitty managed to find his way into the kitchen of a Los Angeles restaurant about 2 months ago. After the restaurant’s owner saw him cowering in terror behind a refrigerator, she started leaving out food, water and a litterbox for him. For three weeks, no one could catch so much as a glimpse of the fugitive feline, but the food was gone each day and he used the litter box. What to do? Noura needed help, so an experienced trapper named Ray brought over a trap and taught her what to do. Success! She [...]

We hope you enjoy this exclusive interview with author and humane educator Valerie Ingram, who recently spoke to us about her latest children’s book, Nobody’s Cats. We love this book and it’s so inspiring. It’s based on a true story? Nobody’s Cats IS based on a true story! It tells the tale of a boy who saw a tiny black cat shivering in the snow by an old shed, one of many that had been born or abandoned there. These kitties were seen as a nuisance and ignored, but the boy in the story stood up for the cats and [...]