Tasmania has adopted a very honest approach to “cat shelters”. They call them “cat management facilities”. That does sound a bit dark and mysterious but it is a much better name because the word “shelter” is often wholly inappropriate as … Continue reading →
Introduction “Euthanasia of convenience” is a quote from an English animal behaviour expert2 who was referring to two dogs that are in the news today (19th Sept 2013). They are Brus and Blade. They were the RAF dogs that guarded … Continue reading →
This is a wonderful idea to help animals in Rescue Shelters to have a happy Christmas. I saw it on the ‘Ark on the Edge’ facebook page and followed the link to ‘The Santa Paws Foundation’ page which has 332 likes … Continue reading →
This is a bizarre cat story but it is inline with the mysticism and mythology that surrounds the cat. For centuries people have associated the cat with bad luck and good luck. It can be carried to extremes, when a … Continue reading →
Although very unpleasant, this is a picture that we should all see. Some PoC visitors have already seen it. “….all of you people who have ever surrendered a pet to a shelter or humane society should be made to work … Continue reading →
By Elisa Black-Taylor On July 25th, 2013, a beautiful 6-year-old calico named Bella (shelter ID-HCAS #1556521) was surrendered unlawfully to Hillsborough County (Florida) Animal Services by the daughter of the actual owners without their knowledge. The owner’s name is being … Continue reading →
After we all here on PoC enjoyed seeing Kays Hill ginger cats and then black cats and sharing photos of our own and others we know, Leanne has sent the photos of these beautiful tortoiseshell cats and kittens for us … Continue reading →
In general, across the United States, animal shelters have an obligation to hold, for a certain period of time, animals that are brought to them before considering euthanising the animal. This obligation comes from the law and it varies slightly from … Continue reading →
Here are three videos of recovering, cute Chester at Cats Protection Wear Valley & Darlington. You can read his story on this page: Chester: A cat rescued and recovering This link takes you to the last video on YouTube. When … Continue reading →
By Ruth aka Kattaddorra Cat Rescue Shelters are struggling more than ever for money right now, but so are many people too. If, like us, you are on a tight budget and find it hard to donate much in money, … Continue reading →
