Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to humanely reducing the population of free-roaming cats in...

Holiday gift giving ads are starting to hit the airways. One will certainly show a young child opening a box on Christmas morning with a...

Most of us consider our pets to be part of our family.  So, what happens to our furry family member if we have to be out of our home for...

Although this column is listed as a “Kitty Post”, this article is important for families with cats AND/OR dogs.    Halloween is a night...

It is not cruel to keep a cat inside. In fact, it is a kindness we can do for them.  In additional to living longer, indoor cats don’t...

I have had cats since I was a young child and have fostered hundreds of cats and kittens for rescue groups over the last 25 years. I have...

Struggling to Keep Up Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) has been serving Beltsville and the surrounding communities for over 5 years. ...

Paws and Paintbrushes In the vast gallery of human creativity, few subjects have captured the imagination quite like cats. From the...

I am one of the Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) volunteers who help take care of the foster cats we showcase in the habitat at the Petco...

Caring for a Pregnant Feral Cat Caring for a pregnant feral cat is a task that requires a delicate balance of providing support and space...

Understanding How Cats Communicate Many cat owners know that although our cats may not speak English, they have many other ways of...

Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) hosted its Annual Volunteer Meeting on January 13th. After over three years of restricted meetings due to...

For 15 years, a growing number of pet owners have been persuaded that grain-free foods are a healthier choice for our beloved pets. The...

December is a wonderful time for families as they celebrate various holidays throughout the month, followed by a New Year’s celebration....

The September 2023 Kitty Post provided information on Feline Leukemia (FeLV), a condition which has no definitive cure. While evidence of...

It can be a scary world out there for pets who somehow get separated from their homes and families – but the American Humane Association...

Feline Leukemia: A Silent Threat to Our Feline Friends Feline Leukemia, also known as FeLV, is a devastating viral disease that affects...

Beware of Dehydration in Cats Dehydration can have grave consequences for cats! As a result, it is important to understand the potential...

This month's Kitty Post was created using AI (Artificial Intelligence) The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet Cat(s) As...

Detecting Cancer in Cats and Dogs Cancer is the number one disease-related cause of death in cats and dogs, affecting one in five cats...

Did you know that kittens cannot regulate their body temperature until they are 4 weeks old. As a result, hypothermia is a major cause of...

Why I Foster Kittens and Cats Since our first litter of foster kittens fell into our laps in May 2020, my husband Bob and I have fostered...

Click on the poster to download a pdf to take with you to Sierra's Grill on March 19!

Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is gearing up for kitten season and, although we have been hard at work with our Trap, Neuter Vaccinate,...

Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is completing its fourth year of using humane strategies to control and reduce the population of...

All cats shed dead hair to release natural oils in their skin, some more than others and for various reasons. Grooming/brushing is...

Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is sad to report on an unfortunate and disturbing trend. People all over Prince George’s County are...

Many of you may wonder why people volunteer for an organization dedicated to improving the health and welfare of feral cats. Beltsville...

Cats Prepare for Winter Too! It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again! Leaves are starting to fall, pumpkin-spiced lattes,...

Important Core Vaccines Protect Your Cat As children need to get immunized against life-threatening diseases, so do indoor and outdoor...

By the time you read this issue of the Beltsville News, Maryland’s primary election will be over and campaigning for the general election...

We keep thinking the calls about kittens will slow down, but they don’t. Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) volunteers were extremely busy...

The implementation of a Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) strategy helps stabilize the free-roaming community cat population at a specific...

Caring for Community Cats Living outdoors, feral cats face numerous nutritional challenges, surviving on food scraps, fruits/plants,...

The Maryland General Assembly is currently considering several bills to support humane treatment of feral cats as well as pet cats and...

Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) uses humane strategies to manage and reduce the free-roaming cat population in Beltsville. We have three...

For 12,000 years, domestic cats have been a part of human society. They rose as figures of worship with the Egyptians and fell as symbols...

Although cats are both predators and prey, they have a reputation for being lethal towards birds and small mammals. The truth is, when it...

December is here, and with it, a variety of holidays with many different traditions and celebrations! For us, the holidays bring all the...

Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) has been serving our community for over 2 years by performing trap, neuter, vaccinate, and return (TNVR)...

What comes to mind when you think of Halloween? For many, a black cat comes to mind. Halloween decorations featuring our furry black...

It’s the Law! Recent crimes committed in Beltsville include two kittens being poisoned near Beltsville Academy, a man routinely releasing...

The Joys of Fostering Kittens This has been quite a year for everyone! The months of isolation and lockdown in our homes has been quite a...

Those Pesky Insects Mosquitos, fleas, and ticks. Warm weather means the return of these nasty little bugs that can spread illness and...

Did you know that one in three pets goes missing in their lifetime - an estimated 10 million pets a year? Beltsville Community Cats (BCC)...

Tips on Adopting a Kitten or Cat While getting a new kitty can be exciting, you should consider several things when selecting a...

Declawing a Cat Is Cruel! Adopting a cat can come with challenges. One big challenge is controlling scratching behavior. In the past,...

It’s Kitten Season! How Can You Help? If you see young kittens living outside, please contact Beltsville Community Cats (BCC)...

Who would have thought that hundreds of community cats live in Beltsville’s industrial areas? Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) volunteers...

Winter, while beautiful, is a dangerous time for outdoor cats. Extreme cold, brutal winds, snow, and ice can injure and even kill. One...