PETA is not entirely correct about no-kill policies

“No-kill” policies often do more harm than good in ending the cycle of companion-animal homelessness…. PETA says that when shelters become no-kill without addressing the root cause of the problem they make things worse because cats and dogs die an unpleasant death rather than being euthanised. They die an unpleasant death because of various …

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Neighbors are paying attention and bad animal rescues are being exposed

Raid by police on animal rescue All Creatures Great and Small

This is one of those articles I really hate to write, because it shows examples of just how many bad animal rescues are out there. Many are functioning as respected 501c3 non-profits, right up until the day a neighbor turns them in and they’re raided by police. A recent raid stemming from a neighbor’s …

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St. Louis announces pets left out in the cold will be confiscated and owner fined

Officials in St. Louis, Missouri announced earlier this month that cats and dogs left outdoors in the cold will be confiscated and their owners cited with animal cruelty. I’m not sure this was a one-time event, or whether any cold snap will mean seizure of outdoor pets, but it’s a situation that needs to …

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What were the cat stories and trends of 2014?

What were the most notable cat events or stories of 2014? How has the domestic cat world evolved over the past year? It is that time of year to take stock and see whether we can see trends. Working on this site provides me with the opportunity to see trends; more so that for …

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Is it correct to euthanize shelter cats exposed to panleuk?

WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — A deadly cat, feline panleukopenia (panleuk – feline distemper) virus has forced a North Carolina shelter to make a life and death decision concerning the cats in their care. The Watauga Humane Society is euthanizing dozens of cats to keep the virus from spreading. Up to 80 are expected to be …

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