Dachshund adopts abandoned kittens
Four kittens were born on the front porch of a local couple, right before an early spring blizzard brought more than nine inches of snow to the area.
White Cats and Skin Cancer
The sun is enemy to white cats, as repeated exposure can cause squamous cell carcinoma, particularly in areas where the hair is thin or non-existent, such as the ears, nose, and eyelids. This form of skin cancer can be painful, unsightly, and ultimately fatal unless diagnosed and treated early.
Daddy, go get that cat now!
Firefighters rescue cats all the time but this firefighter saved this kitty’s life twice!. After his rescue, the cat was taken into the custody of a high kill-shelter. No one claimed the furry feline, which suffered from fleas, and it was not apparent whether it was wild or domesticated so he was scheduled to be…
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87 cats saved from sanctuary fire
Firefighters found heavy flames shooting through the roof when they responded to an early morning call for a house fire in a residential neighborhood in Terre Haute, IN yesterday. The emergency responders were surprised to discover the occupants of the house, which was used for a cat sanctuary and had 87 cats caged inside. Firefighters,…
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Heroic act by Michigan’s firefighters
This kitty owes his life to a few firefighters from Ann Arbor, Michigan who braved against a raging house fire that was eating away the roof of an apartment complex, trying to get the kitty out to safety. When firefighters saw the cat sitting on the window still, they jumped into action immediately. The cat…
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Toldo, a loyal Italian cat
A loyal cat has been bringing his owner small gifts everyday in a show of affection. The catch? The cat’s owner has been dead for over a year. Meet Toldo — a cute, 3-year-old cat living in Montagnana, northern Italy. According to the Corriere Fiorentino, Toldo has been visiting his owner — Iozzelli Renzo, who died at…
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Pudding saved owner from diabetic seizure
Pudding the cat saved Amy’s life by pulling her out of a diabetic seizure the very same day she adopted him from a local animal shelter. An amazing cat and a miraculous story! Pudding the cat is big. He is orange. He is laid-back. And he’s a lifesaver. Just ask Amy Jung. The 36-year-old Wisconsin…
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Tiny kitten spun for a five-minute cycle
Here’s a cautionary tale about leaving washing machine and dryer doors open. Ashlea Boon of Somerset, England left her dryer open and Fudge, her tiny new kitten, hopped inside the machine and curled up on a soft duvet cover for a cat nap. Boon had no idea Fudge was in there when she switched the…
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