What affects us affects cats
On April 10, I was sent a message via Facebook about a “flagged” post needing my approval in my closed declawing group. I thought a member of the group had reported the post as ‘spam.’ I may be wrong. It appears Facebook is now determining whether or not certain posts go straight onto a …
Fashion retailers in Britain have launched an investigation into their products after products advertised as faux fur were found to contain cat, raccoon dog, and rabbit fur. The import and sale of domestic fur from cats and dogs have been banned in the European Union (EU) since 2009. The problem comes out of China, …
At least four animals in Connecticut are being given a voice in court, thanks to the April 2016 passage of Desmond’s Law. Desmond’s Law is named after a shelter dog who was starved, beaten and strangled to death in Branford back in 2012. Despite the prosecutor recommending prison time, the cruel man who killed …
A group of 15 tiny kittens is currently in the care of the U.K.’s leading feline welfare charity after being found inside a suitcase Saturday morning. It’s believed that whoever dumped the kittens in the suitcase meant for them to be found and rescued. There were small air holes poked in the suitcase so …
After learning the identity of the person who had their cats taken recently in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, I made the decision to ask for his side of the story. I’ll refer to him as Kenneth for privacy reasons. Kenneth and his family have been rescuing furbabies for years and found homes for many of …
A handsome long-timer at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland recently received a beautiful letter from an allergic admirer. Meet Simba, an 11-year-old cat whose story is going viral, thanks to the U.S. Postal Service and social media. According to a post on the Oregon Humane Society website, Simba is a special needs cat (he …
Not all cats are born cute and cuddly. Some come into this world with a uniqueness rarely seen in a cat. This is the story of Awesome Possum, a possible Lykoi cat born into a feral litter. Possum was born in central North Carolina around July 4, 2015, to a normal looking litter of …
Christine Cook is an Atlanta resident on a mission to raise awareness of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) a devastating and deadly illness in the coronavirus family. There are treatments that may extend life, but so few cats survive that FIP is considered fatal. Christine writes on her beloved cat Mr. Swanson, whom she lost at the age …
