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Pictures of sad shelter cats tend to go viral and enhance chance of adoption

Pictures of sad shelter cats and interesting bios improve chance of adoption

PoC avatarPosted on November 29, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2022

This post was inspired by ex-shelter cat ‘Fishtopher’ who was a long-term resident at the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, New Jersey, USA. The picture got him out of there. Not that it is a bad place. But … continue reading…

Posted in shelter cat photography | Tagged cat rescue adoptions, cat shelters, cat shelters usa, promoting cat adoptions, shelter cat | Leave a reply
Rescue cat is ecstatic on being rescued from a rescue center

Video shows you how much rescue cats appreciate being adopted

PoC avatarPosted on October 1, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 1, 2022

Sentience?! You are unsure if domestic cats are sentient beings with feelings? You are unsure if you should adopt a rescue cat or buy a purebred cat? Well, this video should alter your thoughts for the better. This big, tabby … continue reading…

Posted in animal shelters | Tagged adoption, cat adoption, cat emotions, cat feelings, rescue cat, sentience, shelter cat | Leave a reply
Bell emerges from her hiding place in her enclosure

Only remaining cat at a shelter is finally adopted through a novel veterinary program

PoC avatarPosted on May 7, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 7, 2022

You may be familiar with Bell, a female ginger tabby, who in a video from the Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement Shelter is shown to be the last cat at the facility (see link below). Many readers of the … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged abandoned cat, cat adoption, Cat News, shelter cat, timid cat
Boyfriend won't let me adopt a rescue cat

Boyfriend won’t let her adopt a shelter cat and she is in tears

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 24, 2022

This is a Reddit.com post which I have a lot of sympathy with so I want to share it. The lady uploads a picture of a shelter cat saying that her boyfriend won’t let her adopt him “and I’m in … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged cat adoption, human to human relationship, reddit.com, shelter cat | Leave a reply
This woman adopted this 20-year-old cat from a shelter because she didn't want him to spend the end of his life alone in a cage

This woman adopted this 20-year-old cat from a shelter because she didn’t want him to spend the end of his life alone in a cage

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2021

I have taken the words in the title direct from the Reddit user who posted the photo because they are excellent. And the attitude of the woman is excellent. The photograph captures the moment beautifully and so it’s excellent too. … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged adopting rescue cats, cat shelter, elderly cat, senior cat adoption, shelter cat, shelter cats | 3 Replies

Pickens County, SC: Beautiful FIV+ shelter cat needs an ‘only pet’ home

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2020 by Elisa Black-TaylorDecember 7, 2020

This is Chauncey (AKA Chance). This beautiful boy, through no fault of his own, has ended up at an Upstate South Carolina shelter and is looking for a very special home. Chauncey is FIV positive. At seven years old, Chauncey … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged cat adoption, cat ringworm, shelter cat, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | Leave a reply
Houdini shelter cat, Quilty, confined to a room with Heath Robinson device

Special measures taken to keep Houdini shelter cat in his room

PoC avatarPosted on November 6, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 6, 2019

Quilty is a tabby-and-white rescue cat currently residing at the Friends For Life Animal Rescue and Adoption Organisation’s facility at Houston. I think he is one of those cats who (1) hates to be confined and (2) is smart enough … continue reading…

Posted in cat rescue | Tagged cat intelligence, cat shelter, shelter cat | 2 Replies
Sasy Pants

Rare Sphynx cat up for adoption at animal shelter but is unwanted

PoC avatarPosted on August 26, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 26, 2019

It is ironic, very ironic that this classic looking purebred hairless cat, a Sphynx called ‘Sassy Pants’, has been relinquished to a animal shelter, adopted twice and returned twice. It appears that she is unpopular, almost unwanted and yet breeders … continue reading…

Posted in rescue cat | Tagged adoption, cat relinquishment, cat rescue, shelter cat, spca, sphynx cat, unwanted cats | 4 Replies
Gummy Bear

Unaffectionate FeLV positive rescue cat adopted by terminally ill woman

PoC avatarPosted on August 8, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 12, 2019

This is a brilliant story of a female rescue cat who has been honestly described by the rescue organisation where she resides as unaffectionate, difficult and “not sweet” and “not cuddly”. The brilliance of the story comes from the fact … continue reading…

Posted in rescue cat | Tagged adoption, rescue cat, shelter cat | 4 Replies
Shelter worker adopts shelter cat

Shelter worker asks partner if she can adopt shelter cat in brilliant photos

PoC avatarPosted on June 29, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 29, 2019

Ginger tabby shelter cat creams his audition to be adopted by a shelter worker who fell in love with him and asked her partner if she could adopt him in two brilliant photos.

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Posted in volunteers | Tagged pictures of cats, shelter cat, shelter cats, shelter workers, volunteers | Leave a reply

Oregon woman gives credit to her shelter cat for being alive today after the family cat detected cancer

PoC avatarPosted on November 3, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorNovember 3, 2018

An Albany, Oregon woman gives credit to her shelter cat for being alive today after the family cat detected a lump in her breast after jumping on her chest. That lump turned out to be cancer. Michelle Pierson and her … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged detecting cancer, shelter cat, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 1 Reply
Cabarrus cat

Whether intentionally abused or injured during trapping, NC cat will need a forever home

PoC avatarPosted on October 17, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorOctober 26, 2018

Update! Transferred to a northern rescue in partnership with Humane Society of Concord & Greater Cabarrus County, Thank you rescues! Whether this sweet Cabarrus County, North Carolina kitty was intentionally abused or injured during trapping, she will need a forever … continue reading…

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged cat adoption, cat trapping, shelter cat, stray cat, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 5 Replies
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