What affects us affects cats
The Sandy Animal Shelter in Sandy, Utah has left the animal rescue community in an uproar after ten cats and three bunnies were euthanized over the weekend due to a panleuk outbreak. First, let’s take a look at shelter practices in general in Sandy and this tragedy in particular. the shelter doesn’t vaccinate on …
A Tucson, Arizona cat is safe and recovering Monday night after his tail became so severely tangled in some barbed wire the Tucson Fire Department was called in to help. Animal Protection Officer Girvin responded to a call of a cat stuck in barbed wire near Ajo and Mission. The @TucsonFirePIO department was called …
With the unexpected and untimely death of Grumpy Cat last week, owner Tabatha Bundesenwill feel not only emotional distress but also distress in her bank account. As far as legalities go, pet insurance doesn’t cover what a pet is worth but only the cost to purchase a similar pet. There are no special policies …
A mother cat saved the life of her sick kitten by dropping it off at the home of someone who could help. This happy ending story began a week or so ago when a community cat showed up at a home, dropped her kitten in the yard then left. She didn’t return… Love Meow …
The city of Newburgh, New York made the news this week as police continue to investigate a disturbing case of animal cruelty involving the torture of at least one cat. Students at South Middle School were sharing a video of the act of cruelty on Tuesday and was circulated on Wednesday. Principal Lisa Buon …
The Gaston County, North Carolina shelter is full. They’re out of kennels which means cats and dogs may be killed for space. The shelter is an open intake facility and has to take any animals that come to them. The situation is critical since all shelters are experiencing ‘kitten season’ where overcrowding gets worse. …
A Florida man remains in jail on $32,625* bond after four dogs and 25 cats in cages or crates were found in the back of a U-Haul Saturday night in ‘unspeakable conditions.’ Hollywood resident Marion Flores, 47, was taken to Broward County Main Jail where he’s charged with 29 counts of unlawful animal confinement, 29 …
This is a cat placement request for two siblings in the Columbia, South Carolina area. The owner died and her parents are trying to place the cats due to her dad being seriously allergic. Can you help? Mike and Jen Hayes lost their daughter about 18 months. The couple has been caring for her …
