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FEBRUARY
2022
Issue 68




WHAT IS
LOVE?

























Morgan has lived his life
never being special...
Are you his soul mate?
Meet him inside!





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Have you ever thought about adopting a shy DoggieRescue.com
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month our feature article from Antonette is for educational purposes only,
focused on shy cats and how to win their love. provided DoggieRescue.com
Magazine is acknowledged.
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Address: 2 McCowan Rd,
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Stories you’ll love this Phone: 9486 3133
month : Read how cheeky or 0429 044 484
Shy girl Leelo boy SIMON is enjoying life! Editor, Advertising, Layout,
Typesetting & Design:
Corinne Daw
FEATURES
Photography: Natalie Burns
A VALENTINE’S DAY MESSAGE 3 Kim Bernotas & Martha
By Monika Biernacki OAM Pavlakis
Printing: SPOTPRESS
WHAT IS LOVE? Are you cover Phone: 9549-1111
boy MORGAN’S soul mate? 4 www.spotpress.com.au

VALENTINE’S DAY FEATURE 4-5 DISCLAIMER: The points of
Our kitties are looking for love! view expressed by contributors
ADOPTING A SHY CAT 6-8 in their respective articles does
By Antonette Diorio not necessarily reflect that of
the Publisher, Editor.
DO THESE LOOK LIKE CATS 9 Advertising for services and
NOBODY WANTS? products appearing here is
accepted by the Publisher and
POSTCARD FROM : We catch up 10 Editor in good faith. However
with SIMON in his furever home. the Publisher & Editor give no
guarantee or endorsement of
FEBRUARY cover is MORGAN
Cover photo: Natalie Burns RABBIT SECTION: Cover bun is 11- products or services, nor the
mummy PATSY & baby BUGSY 14 advertisers will fulfill their
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FROM MY
DESK By Monika Biernacki OAM MEET THE NEW
KITTIES...


Pie gives
Monika some
love...





















Hello Readers,

This month even our cats have kisses all over them,
from Morgan who is not sure he has ever found love, FRECKLE
to Betty our 15yo who loves being smothered in Black/White 1yr Female
kisses.

Antonette discusses steps in adopting a shy cat and
turning them into an affectionate family member and how
rewarding this process is. If you are a bit shy yourself
perhaps you feel a greater affinity to a shy cat? They all
want love and a family to belong to.

Our bunny world has exploded with so much
cuteness, with some 15 baby bunnies looking for
homes as well their parents! In these hot summer days
volunteer Martha also talks about the need to keep rabbits
cool and the importance of iced water bottles.


“
Whatever your fur love is find some unconditional
love and you will never be lonely again on Valentine’s
Day. Thank you to everyone for the love you all show all
MRS TIGGYWINKLE
our fur kids. ” Torti/White 2yrs Female

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Rescue cats are
the best breed!











WHAT IS
BLACK & WHITE
& RED ALL

OVER?




ME!

COVERED
Betty Black/White 15yrs Female A
IN KISSES gentle granny who deserves spoiling.
Sponsor: “In loving memory of Joan
Elmes (cat lover)”




Someday my forever Valentine
will come and love my purr and
my short stub tail.

They’ll look into my striking
eyes and realise it’s my sleek
black fur that makes them
stunning and love that too.

They’ll love my initial
shyness, take me home
XOXO
and be rewarded by a
forever love.

Morgan 3yrs Domestic Shorthair Black Male He needs a lot Are you my Valentine?
of love. Sponsor: With lots of love from Ruth Wall

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Roses are RED,
my eyes are BLUE,
I’m a handsome boy
& I could belong
to YOU!


















Arctic 12mths Pure White Male. Deaf. A dominant male he wants to be the only one, and be spoilt
and pampered. He deserves it! Sponsor: The Students at the Sydney School of English















Let’s make a date and
we can find out if we
are M.F.E.O. (made for
each other ).











Leelo 7yrs Domestic Shorthair Tabby/White Female Tweedy 12mths Domestic Shorthair Tabby Female
She’s never been in love before but you could teach her. A shy girl who responds to a gentle touch. Sponsor:“In
Sponsor: “ In loving memory of a good boy, Cooldi!” E.Lin loving memory of Joey & Rosie!” Pat Broderick

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The truest love is sometimes the hardest love - Make a shy cat your Valentine!
FEATURE Article


Written by:

Antonette
Diorio

CAT ADOPTION
OFFICER

Antonette has her
Certificate II in
Animal Care and
Certificate III in
Captive Animals.


Adopting a




Shy Cat



When applicants looking to adopt a cat from
Monika’s see the description “shy cat” or “needs Cute Tweedy
rescue experience”, they worry that the cat will never looks a little
be affectionate if they take him/her home. This is not worried...
necessarily true.


What is a shy cat?
A shy cat is one that may by nature be more cautious than
other cats, or may have suffered a trauma at the hands of a
human, or may have had little or no contact with humans, or
may have once been domesticated and then been a stray on
the street for a long time. A shy cat is not necessarily
aggressive -– they are usually afraid of people and will avoid
them. However, shy cats will warn you that they don’t want to
be touched when they first meet you e.g. hiss, arch their
backs, tuck their tail between their legs, move away etc


Expectations when adopting a shy cat
When you take shy cats home, they will often initially regress
and become temporarily shyer. They prefer small areas and
Pretty girl LEELO has found herself homeless places to hide and they don’t like loud noises, fast movements
at the age of seven...
and unexpected sounds like the doorbell or telephone.

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If you can, remove large items of furniture from the safe
Shy cats may never feel comfortable with visitors to the room and replace with boxes and beds so that it will be
home, preferring to retreat when strangers appear. But, easier for you to interact with your new kitty i.e. easier
even though they will stay shy for several months or for you to stroke your cat if they are in a box rather than
even years after you take them home, they will learn to hiding behind a dresser or under a bed.
live with humans and to feel comfortable in a home if
you show them constant patience, love, kindness and Any cat in a new environment, may not eat much in the
care. first 48 hours and may get diarrhoea from stress.

While they are learning to live with humans, they How to Begin Interacting with Shy Cats in their Safe
may bond with the whole family or may prefer a close Room
relationship with one or two family members. It’s often Quality time with your shy cat or cats is very important.
with a child. Begin initial interactions for short periods each day with:

How you can help a shy cat become a loving, • a quiet voice talking to them constantly
family pet • eye contact with lots of blinking as this
Imagine being in their shoes/paws. Imagine being thrust
into an environment that is strange, with loud, tall noisy reassures the cat that you are friendly
alien-like creatures with funny habits not at all like the • constant yawning and looking away to
other cats you’ve left behind on the street or in a shelter. show you are not a threat
• very slow movements
A shy cat when they first arrive at their new home will
welcome a “safe” room or sanctuary that is theirs alone • every time you interact with them in their
(with water, kitty litter trays, food bowl). Some people safe room, give them a small treat or tasty
use a Calming Pheromone in this room - available at food like tuna or salmon pieces or kibble
your vets and pet shops. (count the quantity as part of their daily
food intake so they don’t become obese)
A “safe” room will help them get used to the smells and • let them sniff you
sounds of their new home. Later, they can retreat to this
room if overwhelmed. • get to know their body language.










Tweedy loves to sit up high...

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How to Pet a Shy Cat – start this in their Safe Room Once the entire home is open to them and they
Cats are curious and like to play so use this to your start sleeping in a new favourite spot, be happy
advantage. that you are doing well at integrating them into your
family.
Put a wand toy with a feather on the floor so they can sniff
it and then move it around for a minute to see if they try to What Do Shy Cats Like
“catch” it and repeat throughout the day or days as Shy cats:
necessary. When you think they are ready, rub the wand • will love cardboard boxes around the
along their cheeks and chin and slowly move your hand house and sheets draped over chairs so
down the wand so that your fingers touch the cat and pet they can hide if they get scared while out
them for a minute. exploring your home

As the cat gets used to this routine – and it may take a few • will always be a quiet, keen observer who
days or weeks – they will lift their head for you to touch loves a predictable routine and calm
them because they like this type of pleasurable experience. environment and a high perch from which
When this happens, you can start to pat them slowly down to view the world
their body and if you have learned to read their body • love routine, not just for them, but your
language, respect their “no touch zones”. For example, routine too
many cats don’t like being touched on the belly. As you pet
your cat, pay attention to spots that make them nip at your • love to play and seem to have boundless
hand, growl, or jump away. Respect their boundaries and energy so provide lots of small furry toys
only pet the areas that keep them happy and relaxed. that they can hunt like they did when on
the street (rotate toys)
When they start exploring your home and within reach • often form close relationships with dogs
of you: • love living with other cats so that’s why
When you and your cat have a trusting relationship, they
can start exploring your home but only open up one room cat savvy people will often adopt two shy
cats.
at a time to them because too many spaces all at once may
frighten them. Sleep them in their safe room at this stage.

Do these things as they explore:
• talk to your friends on the phone or read a book
or the newspaper out loud so they get used to your
voice
• play soft classical music for an hour or two each
day, not radio or TV noise that can actually lead to
more stress
• don’t stand over them, but sit on the floor with
them
Shy boy
• show them what you have in your hands and Frank...
anything new you bring into a room (or house)
• continue to play with them with their wand and
petting them.


Shy cats may take some time to win over but when you do, it is so satisfying to
have your new kitty purring or sitting in your lap for the first time!

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DO THESE LOOK LIKE CATS


NOBODY WANTS?



EACH CAT BELOW IS HOPING THEIR STORY HAS A HAPPY ENDING….



















1. 2. 3.





















4. 5. 6.



1. Frank 3yrs Tabby/White Male A timid boy who needs time & love. Sponsor: “ Happy Valentines” Toni & Rich
2. Astro 5yrs Domestic Shorthair Black/White Male In foster care. Sponsor: “ He needs love!” Martini Sophia
3. Pie 10yrs Tabby/White Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Fred the Cat & Juicy the Dog!” Jo Curtin
4. Missy 10yrs Tabby/Grey Female A sweet & easy girl. Surrendered as her owners could no longer care for her.
5. Biscuit 3yrs Domestic Shorthair Tabby/ White Female Sponsor: “ Love will find a way!” Natalie Burns
6. Cream 12mths Domestic Shorthair Black/White Female A gentle curious girl. Adopted as a kitten & returned.

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P O S T C A R D S F r o m f o r e v e r . . . CHEEKY BOY S IM ON IS L OVING L IFE!


Hi everyone at Monika’s Doggie
Rescue,

We just wanted to let you know
how easily Simon has adapted to
our household and his new play-
mate, our other rescue cat, Milo.

Simon – the ginger/white kitten
who had recovered from Cat Flu
– joined our lovely rescue cat
Milo and human family in Jas (14) with
September 2021 - all are getting Milo
on well and playing harmoniously
and finding the sunny spots and
sunny side of life! Simon exhibits
great emotional intelligence …
and, he has provided great fur
therapy for all of us!

Love from, I love to lay on my
Katharine, Mike, Jas and Harry
fluffy bed,
but sometimes I lay
in the sun instead!
The window sill is
another love where I
watch the birdies fly,
What a spoilt boy, am I!

Harry (12)
with Milo

















Love is….having a furever family ...Happy Valentine's Day, from Simon XXXX

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FEBRUARY

2022 ADOPTED
Issue 54
RABBITS : 68

























Meet PATSY & her baby
bun BUGSY inside...



















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Rabbits FEATURE



By Martha Pavlakis DR Volunteer


Hello Rabbit Lovers,

It’s been a busy month in the bunny maternity wing of DoggieRescue! We have
welcomed another litter into the wing, with mama Honey and her kits Sugar,
Toffee, Cinnamon and Cookie. Honey is a beautiful gentle bunny who is happy
to have human cuddles and will be up for adoption soon.



The summer heat is
increasing and rabbits
are sensitive to heat so
the bunnies are loving
cooling down next to iced
water bottles. Rabbits
also love to lay on frozen
tiles but frozen ice packs
are not suitable as they
can chew through the
fabric/material and if the
liquid is digested it can
cause medical issues.
Remember if YOU are
hot imagine how hot your
bun is with all that fur.

Pictured are some
of the baby buns enjoying
their frozen water bottle



















NUTELLA 11mths Dwarf Female & COCONUT 12mths American White Male MARIE Adult Dwarf Female

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Copyright 2022:
DoggieRescue.com
Permission is given to
reprint for educational
purposes only, provided
DoggieRescue.com
Magazine is acknowledged.
Published by:
DoggieRescue.com
ABN 49098918471
Mail address only:
8 Chiltern Rd,
Ingleside NSW 2101
Address: 2 McCowan Rd,
Ingleside NSW 2101
Phone: 9486 3133
or 0429 044 484
Editor, Advertising,
Typesetting, Layout &
• LOOK! Strawberry, with baby Binky, enjoying some fresh hay. Design: Corinne Daw
Photography: Dave
Pidgeon, Natalie Burns,
Kim Bernotas, Jen Barbour
COVER BUNS: Lovely Mummy
PATSY is our cover bun for our & Martha Pavlakis
Valentine’s Day issue. She poses with Printing: SPOTPRESS
her baby BUGSY. Patsy was one of Phone: 9549-1111
five bunnies rescued. Heavily pregnant www.spotpress.com.au
she gave birth in November to 4
beautiful kittens, BUGSY, BINKY, DISCLAIMER: The points of
FLOPSY & TRIX. view expressed by
contributors in their
Mum & bubs are now available for respective articles does not
adoption. Want more details? necessarily reflect that of
Please phone: 9486-3133 the Publisher, Editor.
See more baby buns back page!!!! Advertising for services and
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accepted by the Publisher
and Editor in good faith.
However the Publisher &
VERY SAD NEWS… Editor give no guarantee or
endorsement of products or
services, nor the advertisers
Sadly this month Cottontail passed
away. His brother Coconut and will fulfill their obligations.
girlfriend Nutella are comforting

each other after this very sad loss.

He was a beautiful bun and will be
very much missed….


REX 9mths Dwarf Male

No - Kill Charity Phone 9486-3133 Volunteers welcome!























Banana Caramel Cookie













Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar














Mint Chocolate Bugsy






Baby bunnies looking for love…ADOPT, DON’T SHOP
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