This is one of those articles I really hate to write, because it shows examples of just how many bad animal rescues are out there. Many are functioning as respected 501c3 non-profits, right up until the day a neighbor turns … Continue reading →
Officials in St. Louis, Missouri announced earlier this month that cats and dogs left outdoors in the cold will be confiscated and their owners cited with animal cruelty. I’m not sure this was a one-time event, or whether any cold … Continue reading →
What were the most notable cat events or stories of 2014? How has the domestic cat world evolved over the past year? It is that time of year to take stock and see whether we can see trends. Working on … Continue reading →
WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — A deadly cat, feline panleukopenia (panleuk – feline distemper) virus has forced a North Carolina shelter to make a life and death decision concerning the cats in their care. The Watauga Humane Society is euthanizing dozens of … Continue reading →
In the murky world of cat hoarding there is often self-deception (a false belief that they are doing good) and deception of others to obtain more cats. Facebook can be a used to present a false image. This article deals … Continue reading →
USA: There is a dark side to animal rescue, says Heather. I am not that well qualified to write about the dark side of rescue but I do know about it. I am referring to USA rescue for the sole … Continue reading →
Before writing this article, I contacted webmaster Michael about whether I could actually use the word ‘bitch’ in the title. It’s not meant to offend, but to offer insights into the world of animal rescue (especially cats and dogs), that … Continue reading →
Are those who commit animal cruelty against dogs punished more harshly? There appears to be inequality in punishing people who abuse cats and dogs. It seems dog abusers are punished more severely. This question has been playing in my head … Continue reading →
This article deals with a new approach in finding homes for the unwanted shelter pets at Greenville County Animal Care Services, a high-kill shelter in upstate South Carolina. Please read over their new system, and leave a comment on whether … Continue reading →
The cat rescue world in upstate South Carolina is in a panic this morning after the arrest this week of one of our own. This is the story of a woman known for her compassion toward cats. Julianne Westberry, 46, … Continue reading →
