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Can animal shelters refuse animals?

PoC avatarPosted on August 22, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 22, 2020

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 →

Posted in animal sanctuary | Tagged animal shelter, cat euthanasia, cat shelters, cat shelters usa, humanely euthanize a cat, no-kill, no-kill shelter | Leave a reply

Cat born unwanted, pushed off a high rise building, Theo now needs some love

PoC avatarPosted on July 30, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 30, 2020

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 →

Posted in rescue cat | Tagged adoption, cat shelters, death row cat | Leave a reply

Adopt a cat from a reputable source

PoC avatarPosted on July 12, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 12, 2020

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 →

Posted in adoption | Tagged adoption, blind cat adoption, cat adoption, cat shelters, FIV cat adoption | Leave a reply

Colorado law designed to ensure high standard, ‘socially conscious’ animal shelters

PoC avatarPosted on March 2, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 2, 2020

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 →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged animal law, Animal Rescue USA, animal shelters, animal shelters usa, cat shelters, cat shelters usa, Colorado, no-kill shelter | Leave a reply

Are tires safe as DIY feral and stray cat shelters?

PoC avatarPosted on January 7, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 7, 2020

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 →

Posted in volunteers | Tagged cat shelters, hazards, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats, volunteers | Leave a reply

Steel City Alley Cats Coalition, Pueblo, Colorado unfairly accused of animal abuse?

PoC avatarPosted on September 10, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 10, 2019

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 →

Posted in animal rescue | Tagged Cat News, cat shelters, cat shelters usa | Leave a reply

Cats in foster homes are more likely to be adopted than cats in shelters. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on July 2, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 2, 2019

The reason why cats in foster homes are more likely to be adopted than cats in shelters is because they are free to roam within the home, as opposed to being in a cage, which means that they can express … Continue reading →

Posted in volunteers | Tagged animal shelters, car fan blade injury to cat, cat shelters, injury, volunteers | Leave a reply

Florida cat shelter has to close because of rezoning and the cats have nowhere to go

PoC avatarPosted on June 17, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 17, 2019

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.

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Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged cat shelters, cat shelters usa, Florida, law

Cape Girardeau city officials are seeking to work with local veterinarians to euthanize feral cats.

PoC avatarPosted on June 8, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorJune 11, 2019

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”. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged animal shelter, cat shelters, euthanasia, feral cat care, humane society | 2 Replies

Shelter euthanasia is taking a mental toll: Animal rescuer sounds off in Facebook viral video

PoC avatarPosted on May 6, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorMay 6, 2019

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 →

Posted in Animal Rescue | Tagged animal shelter, breeders, cat rescue, cat shelters, facebook, Facebook viral, puppy and kitten mills, purebred cats, shelter workers, suicide, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor, volunteers | Leave a reply

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