This is a follow up to Elisa’s article on the topic, which I was prompted to write because a nice lady, Olivia Taylor in Mitchell South Dakota, is reported online making DIY cat shelters from tires. Very laudable but could … Continue reading →
In the online newspapers there is a recurring report about an estimated 50-100 cats being taken away from the Steel City Alley Cats Coalition shelter in Pueblo, Colorado, after a month long investigation in which inspectors from the local authorities … Continue reading →
Ben Nelms saved the life of a seriously injured cat, Henry, through fostering and wants more foster carers at the shelter where he volunteers. Photo: screenshot from video. The reason why cats in foster homes are more likely to be … Continue reading →
Because of rezoning by the authorities Beyond Nine Cat Rescue in Oakland Park, Florida, has to close which means all the cats have to be adopted or fostered.
Continue reading →Cape Girardeau, Missouri city officials are seeking to work out agreements with local veterinarians to euthanize feral cats brought into the shelter by animal control. The Humane Society animal shelter stated: “We are not equipped to deal with them”. Kittens … Continue reading →
This video comes from Zach Skow and is one that every animal lover should see. Zach gave the intro back in April on his Facebook page as his wife Heather gives us an idea of the torment shelter staff, volunteers … Continue reading →
Online news media describe Sophie, a black tortoiseshell cat, as unlucky because she has been in and out of a rescue centre without finding a permanent home. I don’t quite see it that way. I think this is about human … Continue reading →
What is the ideal hold time for stray cats at animal shelters? I am genuinely asking for the input of visitors. The New Erie County legislature passed a law last Thursday which shortens the hold time for stray cats at … Continue reading →
Here are two examples in (a) a still photo and (b) an animated .gif (like a very short video which repeats itself) of rescue cats who are desperately keen to be adopted by the person they are in contact with. … Continue reading →
Please read a page about reducing cat stress at shelters. Cat shelters interest me because cat rescue interests me and lots of cats end up at cat shelters. The question that arises for shelter owners, employees and animal control people … Continue reading →
