Humane Perspectives

Practical insights on leadership, communication, customer service, grant writing, and the human side of working in animal welfare.

Visit with a cat in a Japanese "cat cafe"

By Cathy Rosenthal / March 3, 2009

Sarah Marchildon, a blogger on the Hollywood North Report, is attending a university in Japan and has discovered the neatest new thing […]

Cat groomer recycles cat hair into purses

By Cathy Rosenthal / January 12, 2009

When Danelle German sees a Persian Cat come into her grooming salon, her heart skips a beat. That’s because  many people […]

A simple guide to cat talk

By Cathy Rosenthal / January 9, 2009

Whenever I ask people how many words they think a cat can understand, they often guess “0” or “3”. I […]

Adapting to the rhythms of cats

By Cathy Rosenthal / January 7, 2009

Very often, we make concessions for our feline friends that we would never consider making for dogs or even our […]

New Year's resolutions learned from dogs and cats

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 31, 2008

While everyone is pondering their New Year’s resolutions, I have decided to venture forth this year as if my dogs and […]

10 tips for finding the right cat – for you – at an animal shelter

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 23, 2008

Most people don’t think of an animal shelter when looking to adopt a cat. Very often, a neighbor has a […]

Tips on finding your lost dog or cat

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 8, 2008

Losing a pet is very stressful and a cause for anxiety. As you worry about your pet’s whereabouts and safety, […]

Top 10 most popular–and unusual–dog and cat names of 2008

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 4, 2008

When you can name your pet after anything from good fortune (Lucky) to food and drink (Muffin and Brandy), you […]

Top 10 reasons people give for giving up their cats

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 1, 2008

It’s a myth to think that most cats end up at shelters because they have behavior problems. The truth is, […]

Poor economy hurts dogs and cats too

By Cathy Rosenthal / November 18, 2008

A poor economy means that more pets are ending up in animal shelters than ever before. Shelters all across the nation report […]

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