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I have been active in kitten and cat rescue, fostering, and adoption for a few years now. Though I'm far from being an expert on all matters feline, I do get asked a lot of questions, especially from potential adopters and new cat parents.

I thought it would be useful to have this blog as a ready reference for myself and others. I'll try to consult other cat experts as well and keep the blog based on facts and experiences, and make it specific to India and Domestic Short Hair cats.

This blog is dedicated to my brave girl Sonu, who passed away last month, at the age of thirteen. She was a fiercely independent, outdoor cat, who, come rain or sun or cold, refused to stay indoors until her very last day. I hope to help many more kittens and cats in her memory.

Sonu Singh
Since I'll be mentioning them frequently on my blog, here is my crazy, bratty feline family:

Midnight, Female, 12 years old
Lives with my parents in Coimbatore

Pepper, Female, 12 years old
Lives with my parents in Coimbatore

Totem, Male, 5 years old
Lives with me in Hyderabad

JJ, Male, 5 years old
Lives with me in Hyderabad



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