A Michael Broad Blog
Counties and cities in the USA are gradually working out ways to control cat populations with the objective of humanely reducing numbers of stray and unwanted cats. Marion County, Florida has confinement laws, for example. In Deltona, Volusia County, Florida, USA, the commissioners have worked out a better way, going forward, to solve the …
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 reason that it is much discussed. You just don’t get the same kind of …
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 requires a special ‘bitch mentality’ to get the job done. In other words, a …
This is a story that has been three months (almost to the day) in the making, and I just had to share it with the readers here. Out of the tragedy of the Julianne Westberry there were very few survivors and Whiskers is one of them. He is alive today, thanks to the determination …
Unfortunately, the Julianne Westberry case continues in South Carolina, and has drawn global attention. Not only for the number of cats dead under her care, but because South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has stepped in to investigate. This is what’s happening now. SLED is investigating the case due to the monetary donations collected …
Introduction: I confess that I am rather reluctant to publish this article because we have probably have had enough of Julianne Westberry. However, Eliza, has written what will presumable be the final article in this saga. The reason for it is laudable because it seeks closure on the matter of identifying the cats involved. …
The backbone of cat shelter work. The salt of the earth. Volunteers all over the world who quietly work behind the scenes helping rescue cats. I love this sort of person. They truly are the best. They don’t seek praise but they deserve it. It was the story of Pat Hakanson in Western Australia …
by Elisa Black-Taylor (USA) Gidget Their online shelter notice Jasper Sweetie Pie Good morning readers. I’ve got a sad and funny story about my new cat rescue role. Let me first say I’ve grown tired of looking at all of the cats on the euthanasia list at a shelter located a few hours from …
