ASPCA reminded me of New York State’s grant giveaway to a variety of organizations including not-for-profit animal organizations which must include cat and animal shelters. They have to qualify and one criteria is that they must have at least one … Continue reading →
In October, Roseann Trezza, 70, the executive director of Associated Humane Societies (AHS) ordered volunteers to sign a gagging agreement to prevent them from discussing the Newark shelter on social media. If they refused they’d lose their job. Clearly she … Continue reading →
This is an unusual and annoying cat rescue story. You read about it sometimes: people living in Europe rescuing cats from far off places and shipping them home at great expense and trouble (for cat and person). They usually have … Continue reading →
Several shelter volunteers at the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter complained or expressed concerns about how it was run. One of those persons was an employee, Delana Funderburk. She, amongst others, made allegations that the shelter management were manipulating euthanasia rates … Continue reading →
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution as enacted by the federal statute 1983 (42 USC 1983) grants irrevocable rights of freedom of speech to both shelter volunteers working at animal shelters and the public visiting them. Volunteers at … Continue reading →
This is a cat story which warms the heart. It shows us the better side of human nature which is something that we need to see to reinforce our belief in human nature. This little story is the opposite to … Continue reading →
Rescuers from two rescue organisations, BARC Boone Animal Coalition and Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, worked hand in hand to save this badly injured little fella over the Christmas period when the first veterinarian they took him to was closed. Itty … Continue reading →
A HSUS rescuer (Sára Varsa) said: “There is something special about Orren. Everyone who encountered him felt this magic.” The video on this page brought a tear to my eye. Such a sweet personality. A personality which remained intact despite … Continue reading →
It’s good to see a truly enlightened approach taken to the rehabilitation of prison inmates while at the same time rehabilitating, socialising and getting ready cats that have come from rescue centres where they could have ended up being euthanized. … Continue reading →
In adversity people pull together. They always have. Natural disasters create social cohesion. People need each other. Animals need people. When people need each other they help each other and this is exactly what is happening in Texas at this … Continue reading →
