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Home » Archives by category » Op-Ed » Robin Desmet
Tragedy in Lawrence ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – Oct. 2018 The day the gas lines exploded is one that will not quickly be forgotten by residents in the Merrimack Valley. It was a day…
Spirit Cat ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Demsmet – Sept 2018 My cat Nora is a spirit cat. Does this mean that she has mythical powers or that she brings me good luck? No,…
New Pet ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – August, 2018 Your neighbor’s cat has kittens and they are weaned and ready to be adopted. You hold one of the wiggling furballs for a minute…
Myth and Misconceptions ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – June, 2018 Despite their popularity as pets and their ubiquitous presence in the media, cats are probably one of the most misunderstood breed of animals. Myths…
Heartbreak ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – May, 2018 Losing a kitten is one of the most difficult parts of animal rescue. No matter how much time goes by, you never forget the…
Indoor Games ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – April, 2018 Without a doubt, cats that are kept indoors live longer than cats that are allowed to roam freely outside. But are these indoor cats…
ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER ~ Indoor/Outdoor Cats
By: Robin Desmet – February, 2018 When Paul adopted Goldy he had already spent half of his life as a cat that was allowed outdoors. Although Goldy loves to snuggle…
Helping Ferals and Strays ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – January 2018 For the past couple of weeks, those of us who live in New England have been subjected to bone chilling cold. Can you even…
No Kill ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – Nov. 2017 Because I trap and rescue cats, people will often tell me that they can nolonger keep their own cat(s) and ask if I can…
Black Cats ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – Oct. 2017 Halloween—a holiday for witches, ghosts, vampires, and the much maligned black cat. But what is it about black cats that brings out the haters?…
Special Kitty ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet - Sept. 2017 I was interested in fostering Chicken from the moment I saw his picture. His curious, wide-eyed look captured my attention and his story captured…
FREE KITTENS – ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – August, 2017 “I am looking for a free kitten.” When I hear this statement I can’t help but cringe. My reply is always the same—“There is…
Turning Lucifer into Lucius ~ ROBINS KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – July, 2017 When you rescue kittens that were born outside, chances are very good that they will need some degree of socialization, or taming. Kittens born…
Fostering Kittens ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – June, 2017 In my opinion, fostering is one of the most fun and rewarding aspects of volunteering with animals. There is nothing like opening the door…
Kitten Season ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet ~ May, 2017 The days are getting longer, the weather is getting nicer, and “kitten season” has begun. It is breeding season for cats, and from early…
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