What affects us affects cats
Michigan is looking to introduce legislation, dubbed ‘Logan’s Law’, to prevent animal shelter adoptions by convicted animal abusers. In March 2012, an 11-year-old Husky named Logan, owned by Matt and Nancy Falk of Goodells, Michigan, suffered a fatal burn when a stranger came into his yard and threw an acid based chemical in his …
I believe that, on occasions, people can make things worse. Not always. It can be better to leave a cat to her own devices and to let her make her way down a tree, in her own time. I have never read about a cat being killed or injured from falling out of a …
The hind right leg of Tiger, the cat shot with a bow and arrow by Dr Kristen Lindsey, is bloody over most of its length. This has been noticed before but has anyone speculated why his leg is covered in blood? By the way, I don’t believe the leg has been severed because the …
The attorney, Brian W. Bishop, is representing Kristen Lindsey in her defense against the investigation by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) to sanction Dr Lindsey for her alleged killing of a domestic cat (claimed to be feral) with a bow and arrow at close range. Most of us have heard about …
In the UK, the RSPCA report a sharp rise in pets being shot at with airguns and have suggested that the popularity of violent video games may be a factor combined with boredom. And what about a lack of parental guidance? In 2015, thus far, there have been 48 reports to the RSPCA of …
The Zambian authorities have lifted the ban on trophy hunting lions and leopards. On the face of it seems like a crazy decision because both species are under threat and both are endangered. Officially, the leopard is “Near Threatened” and the lion “Vulnerable” (IUCN Red List). In truth, there is no argument to support …
A bevy of animal rights advocates have put themselves forward as candidates for election to the RSPCA’s ruling council. It is likely that one or more will be elected by the charity’s 22,000-strong membership. The RSPCA has an annual £125m year income. The election of animal rights advocates may change the direction of the …
The is a gloriously optimistic and charming story. Russell, a ginger tabby, was badly burned in a house fire. He lost his ears which tells you how bad it was. He has been at a North Carolina hospital, Animal Emergency Hospital and Urgent Care, recovering for 18 months. Demonstrating typical domestic cat resilience and charm, …
