The bond between animals and humans has always been remarkable, often transcending simple companionship to becoming guardians in unexpected ways. A heartwarming example of this unique bond was captured in a viral video featuring a 14-month-old toddler and his feline companion, showcasing the extraordinary role of a pet cat as a guardian angel. In the
Month: November 2023
A community cat was delighted to her core to find sanctuary. Days later, she had five little kittens by her side. JinsBottleBabies A community cat who had been sighted early this spring, outsmarted rescuers and vanished without a trace, until a few weeks ago. Shelbi Uyehara and her team from Jin’s Bottle Babies Rescue sprang
Five kittens came into a family’s home for a new start, with two of the cats leading the clowder. Hunter the kitten and his siblingsKelsey @pennyandthefosters About two months ago, a Good Samaritan found five orphaned kittens in need of help. Too young to fend for themselves, these bundles of fur require nourishment through bottle
Heroic actions of animals ‘who also serve’ honoured for eight decades by the animals’ VC Leading vet charity PDSA is celebrating an immense milestone; eight decades of honouring animals with the PDSA Dickin Medal* – the animals’ Victoria Cross. 80 years ago, at the height of World War II, messenger pigeons Winkie, White Vision and
A cat was found in a park and hobbled into the arms of a kind person. His life changed from that day on. Rousseau the cat@comrescuemontreal Early last month, a cat was found abandoned in a park near a busy street, with food and water next to him. When he tried to move, he hobbled
The holidays are here, and we’ve got the ultimate holiday gift guide to help you find presents for your favorite feline and the minions who love them! Check out this ultimate buyer’s guide to find cat-themed gifts your family, friends, and coworkers will adore. And when they learn their gift helps cats in need, they’ll
A kitten clung to a family cat and shadowed him everywhere, getting himself adopted in the process. Waffles and StevieJamieMyers A tiny orange kitten was brought into an animal shelter, desperately needing help. He was in poor shape, and his eyes were ravaged by infection. “The folks at our local shelter (SpokAnimal) saw value in
A man is drawn to a cat who has waited for nearly 800 days at a rescue since she was just a kitten. Lennox the cat@sparklecatrescue Lennox was a shy tabby when she was rescued from a hoarding situation, along with her siblings. She was reserved, timid, and needed a quiet space and plenty of
A tourist noticed a sweet kitten near a Burger King entrance and immediately stopped to help. Zesty the kitten@puppykittynycity About two weeks ago, a Good Samaritan who was traveling through NYC, caught sight of a ginger blur of fur whirling in a parking area, near the entrance of a Burger King. She stopped to investigate.
Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? I think most humans would choose one of their much younger years in response to this question, when the world was a nicer place (their perception, at least) and concerns about money or health were non-existent. However, Louis Catorze would definitely choose the
A kitten hitched a ride and ended up in a parking lot. Now two weeks later, she radiates so much joy and energy. Acorn the kittenAimee @_catz4life_ Late last month, a kitten was brought into a veterinary clinic, needing urgent help. A Good Samaritan had found her in a parking lot with an injured leg.
In a heartwarming tale that highlights both the determination of a frightened kitten and the unwavering dedication of animal rescuers, a stray cat found solace in the most unexpected place—an upscale Jaguar dealership. The scorching heat outside drove the little feline to seek refuge within the dealership’s air-conditioned premises. However, instead of simply enjoying the
A family found kittens in their house, but they didn’t belong to them. As it turned out, they had been brought in through the dog entrance. Tinker Bell, Wendy and Peter Pan@coastalbendcats A trio of kittens found their way into a family’s home through an unexpected series of events, with the help of a canine
The new book ‘The Ethics of Fur’ edited by Professor Andrew Linzey and Dr Clair Linzey, Directors of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, is the first multidisciplinary book that addresses this “urgent” issue of animal protection. The purpose of the volume is to open-up and advance further the ethical, political, and -specifically – legislative endeavours
A tripod kitten wanted to be the “dishwasher supervisor” after kind people took him into their care. Benjamin the kittenLori White A Good Samaritan found an orange kitten with a severely injured front leg and brought him into an emergency vet for help. The kitten’s leg was surgically removed to save his life. At 7-8
Mystery’s Haven in Mussey, Michigan, is dedicated to saving cats. Every day, they work to better the lives of felines who’ve had it rough, and every forever home found is a win. Because this rescue is all about the kitties, cats like Nancy, with a tail so magnificent, get to know what love and full
A kitten who was found meowing from the edge of a road, now has other cats to look out for her. Rain the kittenCOMRescueMontreal Late last month, a Good Samaritan, Arianne, heard an insistent meow piercing the air like a plea for help. She stopped in her tracks to search for the source of the
This post first appeared on iCatCare on the 26th of July 2018 here. It is well recognised that as humans get older they are likely to suffer from joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. It is also well known that older dogs commonly suffer from arthritis and both owners and vets are familiar with the medication dispensed
A cat had a kitten that looked unlike the others. She became very close to one of the mini-mes. Asa A cat and her six kittens arrived in their foster home after a brief stay at the shelter. They were provided with a warm and inviting nursery with a generous supply of blankets. As the
The heartwarming tale of a lost cat reuniting with her Long Island family has sent waves of joy and amazement through the community. In a world where stories of separation often dominate, this unexpected reunion has emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience. Picture this: a family left crestfallen by the sudden disappearance of