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Discussion: Responsible TNR program or animal cruelty after kittens dumped in unfamiliar territory

PoC avatarPosted on June 22, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorJune 25, 2017

There’s a situation taking place in Greenville, South Carolina that is turning the stomachs of cat lovers throughout the internet community. A TNR program designed to reduce the number of feral cats using the Community Cat Diversion Program offered through … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat News | Tagged abandoned kittens, animal abandonment, cat cruelty, early spaying, Greenville County Animal Care, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor, TNR, trap neuter release | 25 Replies

Time is running out for the remaining feral cats at Laurel Heights subdivision in Mauldin

PoC avatarPosted on June 4, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorJune 4, 2017

This is an update on the Mauldin, South Carolina feral colony who only have ten days left to find a new home. The community project to save them has proven successful to date. Only a few more homes are needed! … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat News | Tagged cat trapping, Greenville County Animal Care, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor, TNR | 3 Replies

New kitten nursery at Greenville shelter features adorable kittens available for fostering

PoC avatarPosted on May 7, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorJune 5, 2019

Greenville County Animal Care Services (GCACS), a kill shelter located in Upstate South Carolina, is well on its way to becoming no-kill. Their newest project is a brightly painted kitten nursery. The shelter takes in between 40 and 50 kittens … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat News | Tagged animal welfare, fostering cats and kittens, Greenville County Animal Care, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | Leave a reply

Recent shelter article states “to boldly go where their discomfort level for change has never gone before”

PoC avatarPosted on May 6, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorMay 6, 2017

This link was sent to me about the new procedures taking place at Greenville County Animal Care in Upstate South Carolina. Please read over the information before continuing here. “To boldly go where their discomfort level for change has never … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged animal rescue, cat rescue, cat shelters, Greenville County Animal Care | 18 Replies

What does it mean when a rescue is asked to sign an Animal Welfare Agreement?

PoC avatarPosted on April 8, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorApril 8, 2017

What does it mean when a rescue is asked to sign an Animal Welfare Agreement between their rescue and an animal shelter they “pull” (save cats and dogs) from? This question has come up since Greenville County Animal Care Services … Continue reading →

Posted in shelter contracts | Tagged animal welfare, Greenville County Animal Care, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 31 Replies

Does anyone know what’s going on with pregnant cats brought to Upstate kill shelter?

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorApril 6, 2017

Update: Response from GCACS at the bottom of the article. Their defense is spaying a pregnant cat is much safer for the cat than carrying a litter to full term at the shelter or in foster care. A personal message … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged Greenville County Animal Care, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 12 Replies

Lizzy’s saga continues: Loving owner dies and Foster Paws Rescue is there once again to save her

PoC avatarPosted on January 24, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorJanuary 24, 2017

UPDATE: January 24 6:35 p.m. Lizzy is safely out of the shelter! This is a sad update on Lizzy, whose story you first read about on PoC back in November. Lizzy was found by a Good Samaritan in pitiful condition, … Continue reading →

Posted in cats in emergencies | Tagged cat owner died, Greenville County Animal Care, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 2 Replies

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