Iona, a 102-year-old woman, fell in love with a shelter cat named Edward. The two-year-old shelter cat never had a loving family to call his own. But little did he know that someone was out there who needed him more than he needed them. Iona had made a trip to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter…
After a beloved cat has passed away, the motivation and timing to invite another cat into your life are very personal. There is no right or wrong way to consider this. Some people need the spirit of animal around them and feel a reduced quality of life without their presence. The capacity to love and…
Pets have been found dumped in bins, boxes and even a cemetery in the run-up to the summer holidays as owners choose to abandon them rather than pay for their care while they are away. Money may also be spent on holidays and other summer “treats” rather than seeking vet attention for ill or newborn animals,…
Caring too much can hurt. As animal rescuers and caregivers we have learned it the hard way. Witnessing the suffering of homeless animals day in and day out, rescuing animals that have been abandoned, neglected and abused and trying to help them overcome their traumatic experiences can be truly overwhelming. Moreover, we’ve had to deal…
Sharing life with an animal companion can be extremely rewarding, but it’s also a huge responsibility and a major commitment. Before you fall head over heels in kitty love, make sure you’re prepared to care for and love an animal, for better or for worse, for his or her lifetime – which could be 15…
We have the greatest news ever! On Saturday April 16, we recued Chloe, a cat we found crying for help on the rooftop of our shelter. 24 hours later, we realized she was a nursing mama and that she had developed mastitis so we started searching for her litter all over the place. Those babies were…
Are you adopting your very first cat — or bringing home a friend for another beloved cat? Check this out!
The assumption that animals are without rights and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance is a positively outrageous example of Western crudity and barbarity. Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality. – A.Schopenhauer
A kitten born with his legs back to front has been given a new lease of life after pioneering surgery.
This past May was two years since I saved Lucky. He has come such a long way. I would like to share this special story about Lucky with you all, thank you for taking the time to read!