What affects us affects cats
This is the best video I have seen of a domestic cat being extracted from a car engine! I know that it is a specialist cinematic field but a lot of cats get trapped in car engines because they are warm places. Therefore there are lots of videotaped cat extractions. VIDEO IS LOADING! PLEASE …
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 girlfriend. The cat was not killed but injured. The man has been charged with …
According to an October 24 investigative report by CBS46 News, Bartow County Animal Control in Cartersville, Georgia is putting down animals who have rescues coming for them. This article will cover some but not all of the allegations made against the shelter. CBS46 spoke with Assistant Director Tommy Gentry who stated “We try our …
Note from Elisa: This article was originally posted July 2, 2017. Since the stresses of being a veterinarian article had so much response from veterinarians, I wanted to publish it so it can be considered as one issue veterinarians may face, as many cat owners plan to have their cats euthanized at the time of …
If you want the backstory to this photo please click on the photograph. You’ll be taken to the story of “Sticky” – the name of the kitten in the photo. It is a story of cruel cat abuse followed by captivating cat love. He didn’t know it but when Chuck saved the kitten he …
Update! Transferred to a northern rescue in partnership with Humane Society of Concord & Greater Cabarrus County, Thank you rescues! Whether this sweet Cabarrus County, North Carolina kitty was intentionally abused or injured during trapping, she will need a forever home once her stray hold is up at the rural Concord shelter. Her information …
In this article I discuss 26 coping strategies for animal shelter workers who are involved with euthanizing animals at shelters. The advice comes from 242 experienced workers who were or are directly responsible for euthanasia of animals at shelters. They have worked or work at 62 US animal shelters. Although euthanizing animals at shelters …
These are the thoughts of Shannon Phillips. She is an animal shelter worker. Her job title is “Cattery Coordinator”. She has responsibilities and she is authorised and certified to euthanize animals. Making animal euthanasia more meaningful Euthanizing shelter animals is probably the most stressful aspect of shelter work. The first time Shannon did it, …
