A Michael Broad Blog
Survey Reveals Pets Are Preferred Over Spouses in Tough Times – but read about the bi-directional relationship in the second part of this article. A groundbreaking global survey has revealed that cats and dogs may offer more emotional comfort during stressful times than even our closest human companions. The study, conducted across 20 countries …
When Oliver Widger quit his job, he wasn’t chasing a bigger paycheck or climbing a corporate ladder — he was following the call of the ocean. But he didn’t set sail alone. His first mate? A whiskered, four-pawed feline named Clarence. The Oregon-based adventurer recently went viral after documenting his unusual voyage: a solo …
California has its claws out as lawmakers push to ban cat declawing statewide. California is taking a significant step toward banning the controversial practice of cat declawing, positioning itself to become the third U.S. state to outlaw the procedure. The proposed legislation, currently under review in the California State Assembly, aims to prohibit elective …
Sterling, VA — May 10, 2025: In a heartwarming milestone that speaks volumes about compassion and community, Meows Corner, a beloved cat lounge in Sterling, Virginia, is celebrating its 500th cat adoption. To mark the occasion, the organization hosted a joyful Adopter Appreciation Event on May 10, welcoming past adopters, cat lovers, and supporters …
Animal welfare advocates are taking legal action against Summit County, Ohio, to stop what they claim is the unlawful and inhumane killing of feral cats. The lawsuit, filed by Alley Cat Allies, challenges the county-operated animal shelter’s practices, which allegedly violate animal protection laws. The Allegations Against Summit County Animal Control According to Alley …
This is a story which reminds us that typically cat poisoners hide in plain sight, in the community where they live, and can even be ‘pillars of the community’. This is an allegation at this stage and therefore nothing is proved in a criminal court of law; a point that needs to be made …
AVOID websites answering the question “Are Bengal cats legal in Australia?” If you search for “Are Bengal cats legal in Australia?” you may find yourself clicking on Google search result which takes you to a website which has been created by malware hackers. The site that you visit may download malware (poisonous software) to …
Thanks in part to a submission by Alley Cat Allies as an interested third party but not directly involved in the case in question (State v. Kyles), the Ohio Supreme Court very recently clarified the law on cruelty to cats and indeed other companion animals by widening the definition of ‘companion animal’ as stated …
