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Florida cat shelter has to close because of rezoning and the cats have nowhere to go

PoC avatarPosted on June 17, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 17, 2019

Because of rezoning by the authorities Beyond Nine Cat Rescue in Oakland Park, Florida, has to close which means all the cats have to be adopted or fostered.

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Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged cat shelters, cat shelters usa, Florida, law

Cape Girardeau city officials are seeking to work with local veterinarians to euthanize feral cats.

PoC avatarPosted on June 8, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorJune 11, 2019

Cape Girardeau, Missouri city officials are seeking to work out agreements with local veterinarians to euthanize feral cats brought into the shelter by animal control. The Humane Society animal shelter stated: “We are not equipped to deal with them”. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged animal shelter, cat shelters, euthanasia, feral cat care, humane society | 2 Replies

Volunteers rescued four wee kittens and returned to catch momma who tested their resolve

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 29, 2019

Deer Lake Kitty Rescue volunteers discovered four tiny 10-day-old kittens in their shelter which has been constructed in a landfill dump. They had partnered with the Town of Deer Lake to construct the shelter last fall. One of the volunteers, … Continue reading →

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Long beach’s animal shelter task force wants to know what “treatable animal” means

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 17, 2019

Long Beach want to improve their animal shelter. They want to save more lives and have devised a new model which they call Compassion Saves. The city council voted 8-0 on Tuesday in favour of this model. It is intended … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged animal shelter, cat euthanasia, cat illness | 1 Reply

Animal care workers at animal shelters need support to deal with grief due to their losses

PoC avatarPosted on May 2, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 2, 2019

“The loss of such a sacred relationship can be devastating. Owners of companion animals facing the loss of a companion animal often experience numbness, disbelief, ruminations about the death experience….” Working as an animal care worker (ACW), specifically an animal … Continue reading →

Posted in volunteers | Tagged compassion, compassion fatigue, shelter workers, study, volunteers | Leave a reply

Is Sophie, a rescue cat, unlucky or is it the fault of humans?

PoC avatarPosted on April 28, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 28, 2019

Online news media describe Sophie, a black tortoiseshell cat, as unlucky because she has been in and out of a rescue centre without finding a permanent home. I don’t quite see it that way. I think this is about human … Continue reading →

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What is the ideal hold time for stray cats at animal shelters?

PoC avatarPosted on April 13, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 13, 2019

What is the ideal hold time for stray cats at animal shelters? I am genuinely asking for the input of visitors. The New Erie County legislature passed a law last Thursday which shortens the hold time for stray cats at … Continue reading →

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Animal shelter sent live animals to vet school for euthanasia and dissection

PoC avatarPosted on April 10, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 14, 2019

“This is a huge issue… They’re not trash, they’re pets.” – Desiree Bender. Accusations of scandalous behavior have been made against an animal shelter in East Baton Rouge Parish causing turmoil. A spokeswoman, Ginger Guttner, for the Louisiana State University … Continue reading →

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70-year-old woman feeding feral cats fights back at man with gun who robbed her

PoC avatarPosted on March 24, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2019

Update: it’s come to my attention that the man involved in the story may be the same person who has been accused of several attempted robberies and home invasions. If he is then his name is Derek Lamont Walker aged … Continue reading →

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Animal shelter inadvertently gave me a pregnant cat then demanded that I abort and spay her

PoC avatarPosted on March 20, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 20, 2019

By Tracey Wilson – Readers’ Forum Our local SPCA adopted a cat to us. I noticed after a week that she seemed to be getting quite fat. I put it down to eating well but she just kept getting bigger. … Continue reading →

Posted in shelter contracts | Tagged abortion, adoption, animal shelter, animal shelter mistake, articles from readers, cat spaying, pregnant cat, shelter contracts | 3 Replies

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