Chicago firefighters rescued this cat from under a metal door (nice job). How the cat got his head stuck under the door is remarkable because it seems impossible to end up in that dire state. But there the cat was, … please continue reading
In the UK, firefighters have begun using customized mini oxygen masks specifically designed for cats and dogs (and other animals). I know that these masks will be useful. Being an ardent reader of news about cat rescue, I frequently bump … please continue reading
A cat and dog were rescued by firefighters after a house fire broke out April 29 in the South 17th Street area of Allentown, Pennsylvania. One person was also rescued from the blaze. Engines 10,9, 6, 6 and Truck 2 … please continue reading
This so sweet. Everything about it is gorgeous but for one thing: the terror experienced by the kitten in the middle of this traffic-congested road. The kitten was luckily in the middle of the lane and paralysed with fear so … please continue reading
I found these photos by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (Twitter page) compelling. The image quality is good and they capture the instant the young calico kitten is pulled through a hole in an interior stud wall of a house. It … please continue reading
So…how many firemen does it take to save a kitten stuck in a dishwasher? Apparently, the answer is three. This is the happy ending story of a kitten at a rescue in Lower Hutt, New Zealand who found herself in … please continue reading
This is great. I need to praise these guys. I usually criticise the custom in a part of China where eating cats and dogs is commonplace. I also criticise China for a total lack of animal welfare laws. However, in … please continue reading
As I follow cat news fairly assiduously I know how many fires occur in the USA and elsewhere which end up killing cats. The cat owners almost invariably escape the burning home but the cats don’t. When push to come … please continue reading
This is your happy ending story of the week about a kitten saved by firefighters after being pulled from a burning house on September 5. Firefighters in Ames, Iowa were called to a house fire last Monday. Inside was the … please continue reading
This is the happy ending story of an elderly firehouse cat who went missing in Rockingham County, Virginia and was later found. Fred is the official “mascot” for McGaheysville Volunteer Fire Company. He’s a special part of the department (everyone … please continue reading
