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Understanding feline body language will help make petting peaceful, too.
Everyone wants a cat who'll spend these cold evenings serving as a purring lap warmer. But some cats need help to learn how to be that contented companion. Feline aggression is often misunderstood and even more often mishandled. Never hit a biting or scratching cat, since putting your pet on the defensive will only make matters worse. Full Story
Pets of the Week To adopt a pet There are many dogs and cats available at Lee County Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. Throughout December, the shelter is running its Home 4 the Holidays program, during which adoption fees are reduced to $50 (normally $65) for dogs and $40 (normally $50) for cats. Call 432-2083 or visit the agency's Web site at www. leelostpets.com. Full Story