What affects us affects cats
The Harnett County Animal Shelter in North Carolina is improving policy and procedures after 59 cats were euthanized in June due to panleukopenia (AKA panleuk) exposure. PoC covered the tragic story here and here. Harnett County Interim Assistant County Manager Brian Haney stated in an interview with WNCN News that a consultant veterinarian has been hired …
An ordinance is being considered in Perry, Missouri that could mean death to stray and feral cats. This is one we have time to stop, politely and through education on the vacuum effect of cats. Perry City Hall was recently contacted to verify that they are allegedly in the process of trying to get …
This is a discussion on whether it’s a conflict of interest for an animal shelter director to buy from or breed pets. Whether it’s a cat or a dog involved, do you believe it’s unethical for a shelter director to purchase from a breeder or to breed cats or dogs? Most people hold the …
In the past two weeks, at least three fires have been set to an outdoor animal shelter in the Penn’s landing area near Pier 70 on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although no cats were harmed in this fire, the SPCA recently responded to a cat found mutilated in the area. In an …
A horrible act of cat cruelty was recently caught on video and shows a cat being beaten and tortured after ruining curtains. Before I begin I’d like to put an EXTREME caution warning on this article. Especially if you decide to watch the video showing the abuse. Voice for the Voiceless posted on Instagram …
A Philadelphia woman is enraged after her cat was turned into her local animal shelter after escaping from her home on Saturday. The Animal Care and Control Team said that due to 16-year-old Stinky having “a limp” and the shelter not having the equipment to perform x-rays, one of Stinky’s legs was amputated. Stinky …
This article isn’t aimed toward those who rescue a pregnant cat. It’s for those who refuse to have their cats spayed or neutered, especially those who want their female cat to experience the miracle of kittens being born. Many cat owners think it necessary to allow their cat to have one litter before being spayed …
According to KHQ6 News, a fifth cat was found mutilated in North Spokane, Washington last Thursday morning. There’s a debate going on as to whether there’s a cat serial killer or whether wild animals are responsible. Jim Barrington’s cat Buddy left the house early Thursday morning. Buddy hadn’t come back from his morning routine …
