If you are a cat watcher you may remember an infamous but blurred picture of Pete Doherty, a supposed rock star but more a complete twat, thrusting a crack pipe in the face of his kitten. I believe that this … Continue reading →
Syracuse, NY: An elderly woman, Carol Money, felt that she had to give up her beloved Norwegian Forest Cat, Lacie, because at 72 years of age Carol was no longer able to lift her cat onto her bed to allow … Continue reading →
This is unprecedented. I have never read about a cat breeder surrendering all of their cats. In this case Ragdoll cats, which are particularly popular at the moment, have been surrendered to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … Continue reading →
It is ironic, very ironic that this classic looking purebred hairless cat, a Sphynx called ‘Sassy Pants’, has been relinquished to a animal shelter, adopted twice and returned twice. It appears that she is unpopular, almost unwanted and yet breeders … Continue reading →
A woman with cancer was told that she should get rid of her two cats. She is battling cancer for the third time. She is receiving chemotherapy. The medical personnel there have urged her to get rid of her cats. … Continue reading →
Owner goes into nursing home and no one can take her elderly Birmans so they were relinquished with great heartache at a shelter. Euthanasia was discussed. We don’t know the cats’ now former owner but I would gently suggest that … Continue reading →
“They love each other. They feel calm and supported when they’re near each other…” This is another first for me: a story about a ‘couple’ – a cat and a little dog – who were surrendered together in the same … Continue reading →
Danny Howard is a proud LGBTQ advocate because he is openly transgender and bisexual. He declares it on Twitter. His sexuality has nothing to do with his desire to relinquish his cat as far as I am aware. It might … 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 … Continue reading →
This is Freckles, a 16-year-old female tortie. She’s currently at a Wichita, Kansas veterinary clinic where the staff was told to euthanize her by her owner because he was “done with her.” Freckles is FIV positive. Freckles is front declawed. … Continue reading →
