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How 50 cats and 220 dogs drowned inside Bahamas animal shelter

PoC avatarPosted on September 9, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 9, 2019

We now have the full story of how the cats and dogs drowned at the Humane Society of Grand Bahama. I think it is worth telling. Lessons can be learned. The executive director of the shelter, Elizabeth Burrows, had believed … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged #hurricaneDorian, animal shelter, animal shelter mistake, cat death, Cat News, cats in emergencies, disaster, natural disaster | 8 Replies

Outer Banks SPCA, North Carolina, emptied of all cats and dogs (video) in prep for Dorian

PoC avatarPosted on September 7, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 7, 2019

Outer Banks SPCA is just north of Ocracoke Island which has been devastated by Hurricane Dorian with extensive and deep flooding. There have been massive floods on this thin sliver of land off the North Carolina coast. “Pray they all … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged #hurricaneDorian, animal shelter, natural disaster, North Carolina, relocation, spca | Leave a reply

Rush on pet food in the Carolinas before arrival of Hurricane Dorian (video)

PoC avatarPosted on September 3, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 3, 2019

This straightforward video made by a customer, I believe, says it all. There has been a rush on pet and people food in supermarkets in North, South Carolina and Florida. But having watched the development of this hurricane it may … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged natural disasters, pet food | Leave a reply

North Shore Animal League sending mobile unit south with supplies to help shelters in path of Hurricane Dorian

PoC avatarPosted on September 3, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 3, 2019

Port Washington, NY, USA: North Shore Animal League is sending their large mobile unit packed with donated supplies south to Florida and the Carolinas. They intend to return to Long Island with rescue dogs and cats to free up valuable … Continue reading →

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Father Christmas helps evacuate 33 cats from Florida before Hurricane Dorian’s landfall

PoC avatarPosted on September 2, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 2, 2019

The Wisconsin Humane Society welcomed 33 cats who have been evacuated from some of Florida’s animal shelters to make room for companion animals that might be made homeless as a result of Hurricane Dorian’s landfall which is predicted to occur … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged cat transportation, good cat news, natural disasters | Leave a reply

Tremors frighten cats as earthquake hits Taiwan

PoC avatarPosted on August 8, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 8, 2019

The earthquake triggered limited power cuts but there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties. I don’t know what the facility is. It is rather strange. Perhaps it is a cat rescue facility of some sort. Update: no, … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged cat video, cats in emergencies, natural disasters | 1 Reply

20 rescued cats from the famous Camp Fire will be barn cats but how do they know they are not pets?

PoC avatarPosted on January 20, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 20, 2019

The video shows a reporter in an animal shelter discussing the placement of 20 cats rescued from the devastating Camp Fire in California. Some are in very small cages. I don’t want to be critical, I just want to be … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged barn cats, Camp Fire, rescue cats | 4 Replies

Where to look for lost cats after Camp Fire

PoC avatarPosted on November 21, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 21, 2018

There are many webpages on Facebook and one website dedicated to the reunification of pet and person after the Camp Fire at the date of this post. The first is the San Francisco SPCA. They have a great page on … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged #campfire, Camp Fire, cat reunited with family, natural disasters | 3 Replies

San Francisco SPCA asked for donations and received $162,000 in 3 days!

PoC avatarPosted on November 20, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2020

The amount raised went up $300 during the time it took me to write this post. The target was $100,000. This is awesome and demonstrates the generosity of kind hearted people concerned with the welfare of companion animals lost and … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged #californiafires, california, cat rescue, charitable donations, dog rescue, good cat news, spca, wildfires | Leave a reply

Cat loves firefighter who found her among wreckage of Paradise fire

PoC avatarPosted on November 19, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 21, 2018

Firefighter Ryan finds a cat among the wreckage of the Paradise fire and she sticks to him like glue. Ryan Coleman was drafted in from Madoc County to fight the infamous Camp Fire of California which has been so devastating … Continue reading →

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