Family leaves a cat they’ve cared for (along with her nursing kittens) behind when they move out of state

A very distressing cat rescue took place earlier this week in Monroe, North Carolina. The situation has drawn a lot of criticism on how a family who was moving decided to leave a mother cat and her kittens behind. The family had been feeding the cat but claims the cat and her kittens didn’t …

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At least 150 black panthers at large in Britain!

Black panther

This is the extraordinary headline (or words to that effect) in the Daily Star online newspaper. Black panthers are big cats. They are usually melanistic jaguars or leopards. Therefore, the headline suggests that there are a large number of very dangerous big cats wandering around the countryside and suburbia of the UK terrifying residents …

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One United Voice – Animal Shelter Reform Group needs your input to bring about change

One voice

Facebook: One United Voice-Animal Shelter Reform Group was created May 31, 2017, to join animal advocates in their mission to create a better environment for shelter pets. Beth Frank is the lady behind the group, where her plans are to create an army of advocates, including crossposters, in an effort to bring about change. …

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The importance of knowing the “birthdate” of your cat when picking up cat medication at a U.S. pharmacy

Kevin

This true story actually happened this week to my friend Helen. I thought it interesting (and somewhat amusing) and wanted to share it with all of you. The point of this article is to encourage cat parents (and cat grandparents) to know the birthdate of a cat on file with the veterinarian when picking …

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Shelter Director Fired Because She Euthanised 14 Cats Exposed to Ringworm

Shelter Director Fired Because She Euthanised 14 Cats Exposed to Ringworm

Kerrin Conklin was the Executive Director for the Central New York SPCA. She was fired summarily (without notice for what must have been gross misconduct) after five months in the job because she decided to authorise the euthanasia of 14 cats that had been exposed to ringworm. Apparently one cat had contracted ringworm. Then, …

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