Cats are known for many things: their independence, impeccable balancing skills, and endless fascination with shoelaces. However, who would have guessed that our beloved feline friends have an innate GPS built into their brains? This furry tale of two kitties all started when a California couple, Benny and Susanne Anguiano, decided to take their two cats, Rayne Beau and Starr Jasmyn, on their first trip to Yellowstone National Park. The couple says this wasn’t the cats’ first rodeo. In fact, they loved looking out the big windows of the RV at the different wildlife. However, their epic park adventure turned into a nightmare on this particular trip. Shortly after arriving at Yellowstone, something startled Rayne Beau, and he ran into the forest. The couple searched for him for four days, leaving out some of his favorite treats and toys to lure him back to them. Unfortunately, Benny and Susanne’s efforts were short-lived, and they had to return home to Salinas, California. Susanne never lost hope and recalls a moment during their trek home when she saw a double rainbow in the sky. “That’s a sign for our Rayne Beau that he’s going to be okay,” she said. The Anguianos finally got the call they had been waiting for about two months after their Yellowstone trip. Their microchip enrollment company called and said Rayne Beau had been found and turned in to the Placer SPCA in Roseville, California (over 800 miles from Yellowstone and 200 miles from their home)! The next day, Benny and Susanne drove to Roseville to pick up Rayne Beau. Upon arrival, they discovered he had lost 6 pounds, had minor paw injuries, and was malnourished. While seeing their beloved fur baby in such a condition wasn’t easy, the Anguianos made it a point to fit their cats with AirTags and Rayne Beau with a GPS tracker. Rayne Beau’s ability to find his way back home remains a mystery. However, it proves that love (and feline internal GPS) can overcome any obstacle, no matter the distance. Lost but Not Forgotten A Determined Feline Finds His Way Home No Matter the Distance
This is Subway after his teeth cleaning was performed.
Tooth resorption can happen to cats of any age. As my meow-to-text app noted earlier in this article, there is no official cause. It could be diet, genetics, a cat’s history of frequent vomiting … or maybe some cats just have bad teeth. In any event, please seek immediate care for them as soon as you see hints that they may be in pain — they will be so thankful.
SIMPLE SWEET POTATO DOG TREATS Inspired by AllRecipes.com
INGREDIENTS • 1 large sweet potato • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
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2 large eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2. Using a fork, prick sweet potato several times. Microwave on high until tender, about 6–7 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle. 3. Cut potato in half and scoop flesh into a bowl, then mash with a potato masher until chunks are gone. Transfer 1 cup to a large bowl. 4. Mix in flour, eggs, and applesauce to the cup of sweet potato until a dough forms. 5. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and roll to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter or cut dough into strips with a pizza cutter. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet. 6. Bake until crisp, about 35–45 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes on pan before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
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