There are reports on both sides of the pond (US and UK) that there is an ongoing increase in cat and dog adoptions because of lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has reported an increase from … Continue reading →
During the coronavirus pandemic applications to foster cats has gone up at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (the charity reports). There is also an increase in adoption applications. The two are linked. The surge in desire to foster reflects a … Continue reading →
NEWS/OPINION: The Covid-19 outbreak has changed the way people live. Some of these changes may be permanent. One interesting development is that some people who are self-isolating at home have decided that it would help them get through months of … Continue reading →
These comparison pictures of a young cat taken soon after what must have been a rescue and one month later under the foster care of Nikki Martinez show a remarkable transformation in health. I love these sorts of photos because … Continue reading →
The relationship is bound tightly with deep feelings from both sides. How can you break that just because you are a foster carer? — Michael I find it almost impossible to imagine giving up such as sweet rescue kitten as … Continue reading →
I have one report on this and it is not that well written so it is rather tricky to report it myself. Nonetheless it is quite interesting and unusual. Please comment if you can clarify or add to the report. … Continue reading →
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada: This incident is currently under investigation and the people concerned have not been named because the cat rescue organisation involved, 4Champ Animal Rescue are reluctant to identify the known animal abuser at this stage to not jeopardise … Continue reading →
According to an update by Morris Animal Refuge, Mr. B, a 26-pound kitty up for adoption at a Philadelphia-based rescue, has been placed with a foster family. PoC wrote on Mr. B here. The Facebook post reads “Mr. B received … Continue reading →
This is a cat story which bridges polarised attitudes and behaviours in relation to the domestic cat; on one side there is horrible abuse and on the other beautiful care. Benny (his new name) was seen initially at Long Beach … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
