Large Pet Door

Our indoor Kitten, Philly, playing with the outdoor neighborhood cat through the sliding glass door. Facebook – www.facebook.com

A funny short from the greatest dvd on pet overpopulation Best Friend Forgotten (any pet lover must buy a copy!) The short by Julia Lofton, is called Uncommon Census. About a guy doing his job and knocks on the wrong door, where animals are treated as “stuff” Enjoy!

My cat Mouse opens the front door, and lets or other cat Bella inside!

JAGUAR (Panthera Onca) The jaguar is the Americas largest feline predator. This endangered cat (estimated population= +/-10000) has one of the most powerful bites in the animal kingdom which it uses to crush the skull of its prey. The jaguar is often confused with the leopard which lives in Asia and Africa. The black jaguar is very rare. In jaguars, the melanism is dominant and in leopards the color mutation is recessive. Melanism is the occurence of an increased amount of dark pigmentation. Some feel the black coloring of jaguars and leopards seems to take place more when it helps the cat to be dark such as in dense forest and jungles. Threats to this amazing cat include habitat loss and fragmentation of its range. While international trade in jaguars and their parts is illegal, the cat is still regularly killed by humans, particularly in conflicts with ranchers in Central and South America. On February 25, 2009 a regular colored spotted Jaguar (Macho B) was caught, radio-collared and released in southwest Arizona. Sadly, on March 2, 2009, was recaptured and euthanized after he was found to be suffering from kidney failure. Macho B seemed to be the only Jag that was seen in the US in some time. Some feel that the stress from the captures and sedation caused his weak kidney to fail. It is always risky to knock out a big cat. The United States/Mexico barrier wall will reduce the viability of any population currently residing in the United States. In January 2008 United …

We have a more recent version of this video, which you can view here: youtu.be The SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap can be successfully installed in glass with the help of the SureFlap Mounting Adaptor. A circular hole is required for a glass installation, and the mounting adaptor will cover any gaps left by such a hole, creating a clean finish. SureFlap’s microchip cat flap uses your cat’s existing identification microchip as an electronic door key. SureFlap is powered by 4 x AA batteries which should last a year. SureFlap uses patented RFID technology and is able to read all the standard identification microchips used for cats worldwide. SureFlap solves all the problems associated with magnetic and infra-red cat flaps as it only opens for your cats and does not require and expensive collar mounted key. More information on the product and availability can be found on www.sureflap.com