One day, one of CC4C’s feeders went to feed her ferals. She was feeding in a field that she regularly visits and saw something scurry under the bushes. There she saw three kittens–so she ran to get her trap and … Continue reading
Bubba & Boo – Find the perfect home

Bubba and Boo came to CC4C in 2011–trapped from two different locations. They came together under one roof in their foster home and became fast friends. It took over a year to find the right place for them, trying to … Continue reading →
Kitten Season a Constant in Lamorinda – need for quality homes continues year-round
This article was published in the Lamorinda Weekly, on August 29, 2012 By Julie Schmoll An adult cat waits for a new family at a recent adoption event Kitten season is upon us once again, bringing an abundance of … Continue reading →
For the Love of Cats

For the past 17 years, I have been engaged in cat rescue. People are surprised when they learn that I have an allergy to cats, which for me is equivalent to Lady Gaga having an aversion to makeup. I have … Continue reading →
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The deep satisfaction that comes with rescuing homeless, abandoned, and at-risk cats comes when you finally find the perfect match for their adoption. It happened to me this weekend. Two months ago I received a desperate phone call from … Continue reading →
cat adoption, cat care, cat foster, cat fostering, cat health, cat rescue, kitten foster, kitten fostering, kitten rescue, rescuing a cat, rescuing a kitten, saving a catMy Elderly Cat – Signs the End is Near
I’m sensing the time is close now for my cat Red. I instinctively felt it early this morning that Red could possibly be in the early stages of the dying process, which could takes days or weeks. He is getting … Continue reading →
aging cat, aging cat care, cat, cat care, cat health, cat hospice, cat illness, cats, cats aging, elderly cat, elderly cat careChampions of Spay & Neuter
The 4th of July is associated with loads of venerable traditions including town parades, barbecues, picnics, fireworks, and events paying tribute to our nations independence. For me, this July 4th commemorated my first ever town parade that I participated in and one … Continue reading →
Come Adopt Your New Best Friend at Maddie’s Matchmaker Adoptathon, June 9 & 10

If you’ve been considering adopting a new best friend—then reserve the weekend of June 9th and 10th! The 3rd annual Maddie’s Matchmaker Adoptathon is almost here and Community Concern for Cats will be showing all of our adoptable cats … Continue reading →
The Dreaded “H” Word–Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Being in cat rescue, people had always told me about how difficult it was to see their cats age. I now have two rescue cats over 17 years old that have been with us over 12 years now–and so far … Continue reading →
A House for Alex
There’s a beautiful black and white homeless cat that has lived outside our house for several years now. I named him “Alex.” He wanders between several neighbors’ homes, but he has two specific homes that he actually calls “home”–ours and … Continue reading →

