There is such a high degree of variability in the behaviour of shelter cats and their potential adopters that there is no one single sign or M.O. which represents all the encounters. This is my thought about this topic. I … continue reading…
In general terms, a study concluded that 80% of shelter cats were classified as friendly or very friendly on the first assessment while those that were not became more friendly over time. Shelter cats who might be described as grumpy … continue reading…
“Here is 12-year-old Hermes who has lived in the shelter for six years. The lady started crying in joy when I said I wanted him”. The words are those of a Reddit user (username: Bloodyfaucet) who wisely and decently adopted … continue reading…
I think the first thing that you should do is to make sure that they are feral cats. They might not be. You can normally tell by their behaviour (or ear tipping – see below). True feral cats are not … continue reading…
Shelter cat bios and photos are important in improving adoption rates. This is a nice example of a novel and imaginative shelter cat bio. Dave is an absolutely middle of the road domestic cat. He’s a standard brown tabby. He … continue reading…
I have taken the words in the title direct from the Reddit user who posted the photo because they are excellent. And the attitude of the woman is excellent. The photograph captures the moment beautifully and so it’s excellent too. … continue reading…
Cats Protection have a beautiful story on their website about Dave who at the young age of 25 became terminally ill with a rare form of bone cancer. His wife, Olivia, had been thinking about adopting a cat for some … continue reading…
NEWS AND VIEWS – THAILAND: This is probably a first in the history of the purchase of purebred cats. In Thailand assets accrued by criminals as the proceeds of crime are sold at auction to fund, I presume, the criminal … continue reading…
Rescue or Adopter Needed! Urgent Rescue Plea!!! Because of being in vet services Rosemary can be euthanized at any time without further warning if his condition should change, even before the rescue deadline! MUST have a commitment ASAP! If you … continue reading…
MARYLAND, USA – OPINION AND NEWS: There is a sensible trend in the USA which might snowball. State legislatures have decided that it is time to stop unethical cat and dog breeders (unlicensed puppy and kitten mills) supplying pet stores … continue reading…
This is a cool fusion of three things you’ll like and indeed need if you like to socialise with friends, like coffee or tea, enjoy the company of cats and understand the advantages of a bit of yoga to maintain … continue reading…
This problem has happened before quite a few times. In each case the outcome was fraught with difficulty. I believe that I know the legal answer and therefore the correct answer but cat rescue organisations don’t always follow good legal … continue reading…
Justin Bieber has slammed PETA for criticising him over buying 2 wildcat hybrid cats. Justin Bieber’s purchase of two very expensive high filial Savannah cats (wildcat hybrids) caught a lot of global social media attention and has gone generally viral … continue reading…
Twizzle is a handsome white-and-black cat with an attractive face but he has FIV – the cat version of human AIDS which has blunted his chances of being adopted even though FIV cats lead normal lives of a similar length … continue reading…
This is a first in the history of animal shelter adoption. The RSPCA, at various facilities in the southeast of England, were holding 55 Siamese cats for adoption. They were rescued from a single home in Croydon. Breeding by an … continue reading…
