The headline is: “My boyfriend and I just picked up our little rescue kitten, and I can’t tell who’s happier! Meet Frog!” What a great photograph. Joy written all over their faces. He is a little tabby and I am … Continue reading →
It goes without saying that not all adoptions of cats from animal and cat shelters results in a long-term relationship. At the heart of the failures is the lack of a solid emotional attachment between person and cat. And behind … Continue reading →
At heart this is really a discussion about cat overpopulation in America and in the UK. Is there a cat overpopulation problem? The simple answer is, yes, because too many cats are killed at shelters because they are unwanted. However, … Continue reading →
In the UK, you can’t get a degree on the topic of domestic cats but you can obtain a Level 3 Diploma in Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare which is authorised by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs … Continue reading →
I am seeing too many stories of rescue cats dying in fires in the US. These are cats housed in someone’s home and the home is doubling up as a rescue facility. And I ask if under these circumstances the … Continue reading →
Somebody asked the question whether animal shelters can refuse animals. The answer must depend on the type of animal shelter we are referring to. There are a wide range of animal shelters. Two types are the no-kill rescue animal shelter … Continue reading →
We don’t know the early years of Theo. We do know that he ended up as one of NYC’s “Death Row Cats”. On Twitter he is being promoted as a shelter cat to be adopted as a matter of urgency … Continue reading →
Dr Bruce Fogle in his book Complete Cat Care provides us with some nice tips about the kind of place you should visit when searching for a kitten or cat to adopt. I have added my thoughts where appropriate. I … Continue reading →
I like this law which is currently going through the Colorado legislature. Not everyone does who is involved in debating it but it appeals to me. I particularly like the concept of setting standards which create “socially conscious shelters”. I … Continue reading →
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 →
