A Michael Broad Blog
Post Covid I think it is fair to say that the lifetime cost of caring for a domestic cat has gone up substantially! 😢😎😱. It is something all cat adopters need to be aware of, I feel. It is expensive to look after a cat well. Of course, there is a range of standards. …
Animal welfare advocates are taking legal action against Summit County, Ohio, to stop what they claim is the unlawful and inhumane killing of feral cats. The lawsuit, filed by Alley Cat Allies, challenges the county-operated animal shelter’s practices, which allegedly violate animal protection laws. The Allegations Against Summit County Animal Control According to Alley …
The infographic spells out what I believe is a form of ‘mind connection’ between cat caregiver and cat. It is the ultimate aim of the cat caregiver as it creates great harmony between cat and person. But there will be some bad moments as we are cats and humans, both with ‘flaws’. The relationship …
I have just had a discussion with ChatGPT about the topic stated in the title. It was interesting. Here it is. Altruism is the guiding principle in cat caregiving? Altruism is indeed a crucial principle in cat caregiving. Caring for cats—whether as a pet owner, rescuer, or community caretaker—often requires selflessness, patience, and compassion. …
Yes, several actions and policies associated with Donald Trump could negatively impact animal welfare: If Trump were to return to office or continue influencing policy, these trends could further erode animal welfare protections. Would you like information on specific aspects of animal welfare policies? Yes… Sure! Here are key aspects of animal welfare policies …
The infographic perhaps states the obvious namely that humans and cats share a lot of traits and anatomy one of which is their behaviour during the developmental stage. The purpose? To remind ourselves that cats are sentient beings with emotions and that we have a duty to respect them even if we don’t like …
In a story of resilience and hope, an elderly Los Angeles woman was reunited with her beloved cat after devastating wildfires destroyed her home. Katherine Kiefer, 82, thought she had lost everything when the Palisades Fire tore through her neighborhood, leaving behind only ashes and heartbreak. However, just when hope seemed lost, her cat …
In a major legal triumph for animal welfare, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s companion animal cruelty law applies to all cats, including those that are unowned and live outdoors. This decision is being hailed as a milestone for the protection of community cats, a population that has historically existed in …
