↓
 
  • Cat Chit Chat
  • AHR
  • NFC
  • TKA
  • KATZZ
  • Maine Coon
  • Tiger

PoC

Cat Welfare at Heart - seen in 86% of the world's countries (168/195)


Seen in 86% of the world's countries
  • RECENT ARTICLES/HOME
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • GLOSSARY – CAT TERMS
  • ESSAYS
  • CAT BREEDS
    • CAT BREEDS 2
    • CAT BREEDS 3
    • Unusual Cat Breeds A-E
    • Unusual Cat Breeds F-U
    • Video of 104 Breeds
    • Largest Cat Breeds
    • Rare Cat Breeds
    • Cartoon Cats
    • Breed Selector
    • Cat Breeds Archives
  • WILD CAT SPECIES
    • Wild Cat Facts For Kids
    • Bengal Tiger Reserves Map
    • Wild Cats of Africa (for kids)
    • Wild Cats of Asia (for kids)
  • HISTORY
    • Maine Coon History
    • Cats and Women (an essay)
    • Domestic Cat History
    • Cat History Archives
  • Timeline of the Cat
    • Cat History For Kids
      • Cartoon Cats
  • BEHAVIOR
    • Cat Behavior Facts For Kids
    • Behavior Archives
    • Cat Behavior 2
      • Cat Aggression
    • Essay on Cat Behavior
      • Cat Ear Positions
    • Cat Sounds
      • Articles on Sounds
    • Feral Cats
      • The Feral Cat
  • ANATOMY
    • Cat Anatomy Facts For Kids
      • Cat Skin Gland Facts For Kids
      • Cat Claw Anatomy (for kids)
    • Cat Breed Size
    • Cat Body Types
    • Cat Head Shape
    • Cat Eye Colour
    • Cat Ear Size & Shape
    • World’s Biggest Cat
    • Declawing Cats
    • Teeth
  • CONTACT ME
  • AHR
  • Cat Chitchat
    • Katzz
Home→Tags rainbow bridge 1 2 >>

Tag Archives: rainbow bridge

Post navigation

← Older posts

The editor of The Spectator says goodbye to his cat eloquently

PoC avatarPosted on July 17, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 17, 2020

I would expect Sam Leith to say goodbye to his cat in a special way, eloquently and with passion and feeling. And he does. His words brought a tear to my eye because I know exactly what he felt and … Continue reading →

Posted in cat death | Tagged benefits to cat owners, bond, cat death, Cat News, grief, interspecies friendships, rainbow bridge | Leave a reply

Domestic cat post-mortem, autopsy, necropsy

PoC avatarPosted on June 28, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 28, 2020

I’ve used all three versions of words which mean the same thing in the title. A necropsy usually means an autopsy on animals which is also referred to as a post-mortem or autopsy. Hardly anyone ever has one done. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged autopsy, cause of death, human to cat relationship, necropsy, post-mortem, rainbow bridge, USA veterinarians, veterinarian | 1 Reply

Young rescue cat spent quality time with foster carer before passing with cardiac arrest

PoC avatarPosted on January 11, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 11, 2020

This is a bittersweet story from Alley Cat Allies. According to their Facebook page, Thomas was rescued in early December 2019. He was being looked after by a foster carer who you can see in the picture below as she … Continue reading →

Posted in fostering | Tagged Alley Cat Allies, cat foster care, cat health problems, cat rescue, congenital disease, rainbow bridge, rescue cat | Leave a reply

Cat headstone sums up our relationship

PoC avatarPosted on October 22, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2018

The headstone for domestic cat, Dewey, nicely sums up the relationship between human and cat. He lived from 1898-1910. His life was quite short but in those days the lives of domestic cats were on average shorter due to poorer … Continue reading →

Posted in ailurophile | Tagged cat burial, cat death, cremation, rainbow bridge | 6 Replies

Why do cats disappear when they are about to die?

PoC avatarPosted on September 30, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 30, 2020

People ask, “Why do cats disappear when they are about to die?”. I have two main points to make about this in answer to the question. Beforehand I’d like to mention the reason: cats hide when they are dying because … Continue reading →

Posted in dying | Tagged cat behavior, dying cat, rainbow bridge | 3 Replies

Spanish cat rescue did all they could to save a desperately thin cat

PoC avatarPosted on July 25, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 25, 2018

This is a sweet and sad cat rescue story from Spain. I am very impressed with this rescue organisation. The non-profit cat rescue based in the south of Spain, Happy Pets Rescue, rescued this emaciated female cat from the streets … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged cancer, cat euthanasia, cat rescue, feline hyperthyroidism, rainbow bridge, rescue cat, spain, underweight cats | 1 Reply

What happens when a cat dies?

PoC avatarPosted on April 15, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 15, 2018

What happens when a cat dies? It is more or less the same as when a human dies. There is either a cremation or burial. The cremation should be an individualized cremation organized by the owner. A veterinarian will organize a multiple-shared cremation. You can do what you like with the ashes. Is there an afterlife?

Continue reading →
Posted in death | Tagged cat cremation urns, cat death, cremation, death of owner, individual animal cremations, rainbow bridge | 7 Replies

After our Cats Cross the Feline Rainbow Bridge: One Day we will be reunited

PoC avatarPosted on May 8, 2017 by Jo SingerMay 9, 2017

The images are thumbnails. You can click on them for larger versions. There is something magical and truly mystical about the unconditional love that our cats give us. We are blessed when our cats look up at us with an … Continue reading →

Posted in rainbow bridge | Tagged cat death, rainbow bridge | 4 Replies

Confusion over What the Pope Said or Didn’t Say about Animals Going to Heaven

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2014

Ninety percent of internet news media jumped on the bandwagon (including this site) to say that Pope Francis stated that animals go to heaven. He didn’t, we are told. The source of my version was the respected, Times newspaper. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat News | Tagged Cat News, heaven, human to cat relationship, rainbow bridge | 2 Replies

Pope Francis Says That Cats Go To Heaven

PoC avatarPosted on December 13, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 13, 2014

Conservative Catholics have a no-pets policy with respect to heaven because they say animals cannot pass through the Pearly Gates of heaven because they neither have souls nor are they baptised. In addition, animals don’t have the free will to … Continue reading →

Posted in Human to cat relationship, rainbow bridge | Tagged deceased cats, heaven, rainbow bridge | 12 Replies

Post navigation

← Older posts

Most shared posts written in past 3 years

  •  
    Animal rescuer found dead of apparent suicide. No one knew how helples...
    A well-known animal rescuer was found dead of an apparent suicide Wednesday night. No one knew how helpless she was feeling. Manhattan clinical psychologist and author was found hanging in the bathroom of her fifth floor Sutton Place apartment. Stace
    33.7k Shares
  •  
    Barn Cat Pictures...
    I love barn cats. It seems natural to me. They live in that middle ground between domestication, living in the polished home, and a wild cat existence outside. The modern day barn cat is as close as we can get … 18.7k Shares
  •  
    The ‘new normal’ caused by COVID-19 may make this the wors...
    With the complications of our ‘new normal’ created by countries and states going into strict quarantine due to COVID-19, many who care for feral cats are worried. One issue is whether a colony caregiver can physically even get to the 18k Shares
  •  
    16-year-old cat dropped off at a vet clinic to euthanize because owner...
    This is Freckles, a 16-year-old female tortie. She’s currently at a Wichita, Kansas veterinary clinic where the staff was told to euthanize her by her owner because he was “done with her.” Freckles is FIV positive. Freckles is front
    15.5k Shares
  •  
    $2,000 reward for two cats dumped by a transport driver who ‘nee...
    This is the infuriating (and heartbreaking) story of two cats who were dumped by a transport driver on a cross country trip from Virginia to California. That transport driver needs a good ‘ass beating’ for abandoning Jack and Bean outside
    14.6k Shares
  •  
    The satellite-dish ears of the serval...
    The two pictures on this page show us the satellite-dish ears of the serval, a lanky, medium-sized wild cat species. The pictures show youngsters and the ears are proportionally larger making them very noticeable. “The servals long legs [the lo
    6.6k Shares
  •  
    We have the knowledge of the world at our fingertips yet we choose to ...
    It’s the beginning of a new week and to start that week off with a smile I’d like to present adorable photos of dogs babysitting kittens. These are just a few I’m seeing over and over on Facebook. We may &
    5.5k Shares
  •  
    Feral cats may be ‘outsmarted’ by the new Tomahawk “...
    Feral colony cats may be outsmarted by the new Tomahawk live trap. Those involved in trap-neuter-return (TNR) know what I’m talking about as we often deal with the frustration of colony cats being trap shy. Back when I was active  
    Compassion fatigue: Animal rescuers can’t save them all and the ...
    Animal rescuers can’t save them all (even though some people think they can) and the stress is taking its toll on those dedicated to trying. Michael posted an article on this very topic back in September 2017 stating animal rescue  
    Missouri man admitted he would scour Craigslist ads for free cats then...
    A St. Peters, Missouri man who would scour Craigslist ads for free cats has been charged with felony animal cruelty. Additional charges are pending. NOTE: VERY GRAPHIC ARTICLE. No graphic photos but the content is very disturbing. Use discretion befo
    4.5k Shares
©2021 - PoC - Weaver Xtreme Theme Privacy Policy PoC
↑
PoC uses cookies to improve your experience on the site. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. You can find out more in our privacy policy.Okprivacy policy