Marcy Britton, described as an ‘animal welfare activist’ says that TNR (trap-neuter-release of feral cats) has turned her property into a feral cat colony. She says that it does more harm than good and her home has lost value. “It’s … Continue reading →
There is an increase in disputes, in the UK and perhaps in other countries, between divorcing couples over who should keep the cat or dog (and indeed any other companion animal). One possible reason is that in Britain there has … Continue reading →
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.
Continue reading →“This is a huge issue… They’re not trash, they’re pets.” – Desiree Bender. Accusations of scandalous behavior have been made against an animal shelter in East Baton Rouge Parish causing turmoil. A spokeswoman, Ginger Guttner, for the Louisiana State University … Continue reading →
Cat rescuers often use their hearts not their heads. Successful and sustainable cat rescue has to be run like a business. There needs to be a business-like approach and this is the difficulty because many kind people who love cats … Continue reading →
Are emotional support animals service animals in the USA? The answer depends in which context you are making the comparison. For some cat owners, domestic cats provide emotional support to ward off depression or loneliness. For the owner, their emotional … Continue reading →
Warning: unpleasant photo illustrates the page. There has been an omission in the laws of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for a long time. Under section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 motorists have to stop and report an … Continue reading →
The term “accidental cat thefts” refers to a neighbor feeding another neighbor’s cat because the cat visits. Informally a routine is set up. Is this cat theft? I don’t think it is. However, the police in the UK decided that … Continue reading →
In the interests of cats anywhere in England and Wales, airguns need to be far more strictly regulated. They are the cause of many injuries to outdoor cats. A survey in 2016 by Cats Protection found that 44% of veterinarians … Continue reading →
My neighbors’ cat gave my cat herpes virus. Should they pay my veterinary bills? The answer is probably no because the case would be too troublesome.
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