The modern imagine obsessed society driven by social media platforms such as Instagram (owned by Facebook) has had a negative impact on the adoption of companion animals, in one way. It is worth adding, however, that there are positive aspects … please continue reading
A new law pertaining to stray cats in Erie County, New York was adopted as local law on Thursday by the Legislature. A stray cat will be able to go to a new home faster, the time being cut from … please continue reading
Arguably other countries should follow Germany’s example in banning adoptions from animal shelters in the run-up to Christmas to stop unwanted dogs and cats being dumped after the holidays. Is this a good idea? I think it is but others … please continue reading
I have described Debbie Heller as a Mother Earth figure because what she does is so positive and bountiful it its generosity. I guess she is just an ‘ordinary’ woman but she is also special and by no means unique. … please continue reading
This is another question on the Quora.com website, which I’d like to answer here. The article is targeted at unexperienced cat owners or potential cat owners. Millions of people adopt stray cats from the street and the relationship works out … please continue reading
Overridingly, one would normally assume that free animal shelter adoptions are a good idea because a lot of people respond to this sort of incentive and adopt a cat or dog from a shelter when they would otherwise have put … please continue reading
As a person who detests the declawing of cats I am very pleased to see that the Regina Cat Rescue, Saskatchewan, Canada has decided to refuse adoptions by clients who insist on declawing their cat. For me, this is a … please continue reading
This is a great success story for cat cafés and cat rescue. I must say that I am surprised to read that the Pounce Cat Café in Charleston has adopted out 150 rescue cats and kittens in three months; a … please continue reading
Instead of compiling my favorite articles for 2015, this year I’d like to discuss the greatest issue myself and many other animal advocates faced this past year: whether or not a rescue is legitimate or a scam. I’ll explain as best … please continue reading
In America, on Saturday, there was a nationwide “Clear the Shelter Day”. The idea is simple. Shelters offer free or reduced price adoptions throughout the day. The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland hosted the event as have many other … please continue reading
