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 … please 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 … please 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 … please 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 … please 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 … please 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. please continue reading
In the USA, the Fair Housing Act and the Disabilities Act 1990 might, with a bit of luck, allow you to keep your cat if your landlord says you have to get rid of her. please continue reading
The UK government’s Environment Agency has published a regulatory position statement on the Internet which tells you the rules about scattering pet ashes in the UK. Although you usually need a permit to spread or bury ashes in the UK, … please continue reading
The city administrators of Jefferson, Iowa had decided that the police could shoot feral cats as a method of euthanasia after citizens had trapped the cats. They then backtracked after a discussion with local animal welfare organizations. please continue reading
This is about a dog but it could be about any pet being transported on a United Airlines aircraft. I have to say from the outset that what happened was against company policy. United Airlines’ flight attendants are trained to … please continue reading
