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How 50 cats and 220 dogs drowned inside Bahamas animal shelter

PoC avatarPosted on September 9, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 9, 2019

We now have the full story of how the cats and dogs drowned at the Humane Society of Grand Bahama. I think it is worth telling. Lessons can be learned. The executive director of the shelter, Elizabeth Burrows, had believed … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged #hurricaneDorian, animal shelter, animal shelter mistake, cat death, Cat News, cats in emergencies, disaster, natural disaster | 8 Replies

Outer Banks SPCA, North Carolina, emptied of all cats and dogs (video) in prep for Dorian

PoC avatarPosted on September 7, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 7, 2019

Outer Banks SPCA is just north of Ocracoke Island which has been devastated by Hurricane Dorian with extensive and deep flooding. There have been massive floods on this thin sliver of land off the North Carolina coast. “Pray they all … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged #hurricaneDorian, animal shelter, natural disaster, North Carolina, relocation, spca | Leave a reply

Humane Society of Grand Bahama: 50 Cats and 75 Dogs Survived the Storm

PoC avatarPosted on September 4, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 4, 2019

This is an update from the Humane Society of Grand Bahama on how they survived Hurricane Dorian. The article written by Elisa which told of the terrifying times that this animal shelter went through during the height of the storm … Continue reading →

Posted in natural disaster | Tagged #hurricaneDorian, animal shelter, Cat News, good cat news, humane society, natural disaster, rescue cats | Leave a reply

North Shore Animal League sending mobile unit south with supplies to help shelters in path of Hurricane Dorian

PoC avatarPosted on September 3, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 3, 2019

Port Washington, NY, USA: North Shore Animal League is sending their large mobile unit packed with donated supplies south to Florida and the Carolinas. They intend to return to Long Island with rescue dogs and cats to free up valuable … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | Tagged disasters, natural disaster, natural disasters | Leave a reply

Wave of relief causes heroic cat rescuer in Camp Fire war zone to break down

PoC avatarPosted on December 2, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 2, 2018

This is a sequel to the wonderful story of Shannon Jay who is a 54-year-old man and an expert in rescuing cats under the most difficult of conditions. He has a heart of gold combined with an incredible level of … Continue reading →

Posted in cat rescuer | Tagged Camp Fire, Cat News, cat rescue, cat rescuer, good cat news, natural disaster, volunteers | 3 Replies

Miracle Kitty burned in the Woolsey Fire is recovering in hospital (photos)

PoC avatarPosted on November 16, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 16, 2018

This is a follow-up post to one written by Elisa on November 10 about the ABC7 News reporter, Veronica Miracle, who was involved in the rescuing of a badly burned tuxedo kitty in the Woolsey Fire. The Woolsey Fire is … Continue reading →

Posted in cats in emergencies | Tagged #californiafires, animal hospital, california, cat burned, cat rescue, cats in emergencies, cost of veterinary care, injured cat, natural disaster | Leave a reply

Pictures of converted school bus cram-packed with rescued cats and dogs

PoC avatarPosted on September 17, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 17, 2018

These are great pictures of Tony Alsup driving his specially bought and converted school bus with the seats removed and replaced by 53 dogs and 11 cats in carriers. Tony Alsup is a real go-getter. During Hurricane Harvey he decided … Continue reading →

Posted in cats in emergencies | Tagged animal rescue, cat rescue, cats in emergencies, natural disaster, pictures of cats | Leave a reply

Body of National Guardsman found two days after he went missing as he attempted to rescue Maryland woman and her cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 29, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorMay 29, 2018

The body of a National Guardsman who went missing two days ago as he attempted to rescue a Maryland woman and her cat has been found. Police from Howard County identified the body of  Sgt. Eddison Hermond, 39 after he … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat News | Tagged floods, natural disaster, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 11 Replies

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