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Cats Protection report that black cats are no longer being ‘left on the shelf’

PoC avatarPosted on October 21, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 21, 2020

Some good news for people who love cats, all kinds, no matter what their colour. We know that normally black cats have a harder time attracting the attentions of an adopter visiting a rescue centre. They tend to “stay on … Continue reading →

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Fostering cats as a form of temporary ownership

PoC avatarPosted on March 24, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic applications to foster cats has gone up at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (the charity reports). There is also an increase in adoption applications. The two are linked. The surge in desire to foster reflects a … Continue reading →

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People self-isolating at home want to foster a cat or dog for the duration

PoC avatarPosted on March 21, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 21, 2020

NEWS/OPINION: The Covid-19 outbreak has changed the way people live. Some of these changes may be permanent. One interesting development is that some people who are self-isolating at home have decided that it would help them get through months of … Continue reading →

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Young rescue cat spent quality time with foster carer before passing with cardiac arrest

PoC avatarPosted on January 11, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 11, 2020

This is a bittersweet story from Alley Cat Allies. According to their Facebook page, Thomas was rescued in early December 2019. He was being looked after by a foster carer who you can see in the picture below as she … Continue reading →

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One month of excellent foster care and this young cat is transformed and adopted

PoC avatarPosted on January 4, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2020

These comparison pictures of a young cat taken soon after what must have been a rescue and one month later under the foster care of Nikki Martinez show a remarkable transformation in health. I love these sorts of photos because … Continue reading →

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Boyfriend of cat foster strangles one of her cats

PoC avatarPosted on October 31, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 28, 2018

James Gregory Wicker appears to have voluntarily admitted to the local police that he strangled one of nine foster cats being cared for by a female foster working with Appalachian Peace Paws Rescue. The woman appears to have been his … Continue reading →

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Overwhelming kitten season leaves too many needing a home and too few fosters to help

PoC avatarPosted on October 5, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorOctober 5, 2018

With the overwhelming kitten season this year leaving too many cats needing a home and too few fosters to help, I wanted to put the need for temporary homes out there for discussion. I’ll make this article short and allow … Continue reading →

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Cat shelters could offer cat foster care to victims of domestic violence

PoC avatarPosted on October 2, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 2, 2018

Women, who are usually the victims of domestic violence, are sometimes reluctant to leave the family home because of their cat companion. This also applies to other pets, of course. If the woman has to find temporary accommodation outside of … Continue reading →

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Is fostering a cat a good idea?

PoC avatarPosted on January 11, 2017 by Michael BroadJanuary 11, 2017

Fostering a cat is a good idea if you want to help in the cat rescue process without adopting a cat. But you have to have a certain mentality to do it. When you foster a cat you look after … Continue reading →

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A Cat’s Unalloyed Joy And Love After Release From Living In Dog Crate (Video)

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2016 by Michael BroadApril 5, 2016

“She was in a hoarding situation where she was left confined to a dog crate for most of her life. Luckily she has been rescued from that horrible life!” – Furry Nation Salvation. “Meet ‘Love Bug’. It is easy to … Continue reading →

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