A cat follows his family from room to room, guarding them after many years of living as a lonesome stray. CommunityCatClub A hungry tabby cat wandered into a yard, scrounging around for food. Kristin, a vet tech, noticed him stumble into her property and knew she had to help. While living outdoors, the cat was
Month: December 2023
30 December 2023 Whether you’re hosting a party, or planning a night out on the town, many of us will be making exciting plans to wave goodbye to 2023 and welcome in the New Year. With this in mind, leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, has issued advice to pet owners to ensure that our pets
A tripod cat was left behind with her kittens. She “imprinted” on the people who took her in on her first night. Lisia the catShelley/BestFriendsFelines A concerned neighbor discovered a cat with her kittens abandoned in a house. Their owners had moved out and left them to fend for themselves. The young mother cat, just
Stray cats need our help more than ever, especially the most vulnerable and weak. One day, a weak and frail cat sat on the third step of a woman’s apartment building. It appeared as though he hadn’t been fed or given water in a long time. The woman, moved by the cat’s pitiful state, decided
We’ve all heard the apocryphal statement that “if you build it, they will come”. Great movie, although there could be more cats… But as we head through the winter holiday season (think New Years, Valentine’s Day, cold weather and snow days, and hey, even President’s Day and the Super Bowl probably fit some definition of
A kitten crashed a couple’s wedding and wriggled her way into their hearts as the “cat distribution system” worked overtime. Daisy the kitten and her humans, Cara and MattCara and Matt Cara and Matt’s wedding day became extraordinarily special when an unexpected guest crashed the venue and added a unique twist during their ceremony. While
A man spent nearly six months looking for his cat whom he shared a special bond with. Three weeks before the New Year, he had an emotional reunion. Connell the cat and StephenShirley Barron Connell, a long-haired gray cat, and his human dad, Stephen, share an extraordinary bond. In their household, Connell follows Stephen around
As New Year approaches, fireworks are bound to burst back into our lives once again. And while the dazzling displays are a hugely popular way to bring in the New Year, the UK’s largest veterinary charity, PDSA, is warning that they can cause fear among a large number of our pet population. The charity –
Cranberry, the kitten, went from living on the street to napping on a warm bed. Her Christmas wish just came true. Cranberry the kittenPuppyKitty NYCity Cranberry, the kitten, was born outside and spent the first couple of months of her life scrounging for food and shelter. She came across a Good Samaritan who gave her
Maker: Blue Ridge BeefDate of Announcement: December 22, 2023Announcement: FDA recall announcement dated December 22, 2023Cause: Salmonella contamination and Listeria Monocytogenes ContaminationManufacturer: Blue Ridge Beef Reason for Recall: Potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Official Announcement: Released by the FDA on December 22, 2023 The following products with specific UPCs have been recalled: Kitten Grind (2 lb
A kitten from a backyard truly shone this Christmas with the help of his bonded brother and a playful house cat. DewdropEllenRichter Last month, two kittens were found in a backyard, one of which was in poor shape. Ellen Richter, an animal rescuer and foster carer, received a call about the pair needing urgent help.
Have you ever considered how cats seem to instinctively know where to go when nature calls, while dogs often require dozens of potty-training repetitions? What makes cats such tidy creatures? Are their brains naturally wired for cleanliness? Despite what many think, cats are not born knowing how to use the litter box, but many learn
A kitten played under a Christmas tree for the first time in her life a few weeks after she traveled to a parking lot on a truck. Aimee A Good Samaritan spotted a kitten in a parking lot with a limp and brought her to a veterinary clinic for help. The kitten reportedly had gotten
A cat no one could handle at the shelter changed so much after eight weeks with a kind person who helped her and her kittens. Sandy the cat and her kittensHeidi at FosterKittenMama An orange and white cat was found heavily pregnant outdoors and brought to an animal shelter for help. The cat was extremely
With the festive season about to be in full swing, vet charity PDSA has issued a chocolate warning for all pet owners before the nation opens door number one on their choc-stocked advent calendars. PDSA Vet Nurse, Shauna Walsh, said “Christmas is a fun-filled time for many, and often very chocolate-filled too! We all want
Three kittens made it through a storm, and after nearly one year of waiting, they received the best news together. KittenNuggets A litter of kittens was found outside, wet and cold. They had been born during a severe storm and left behind. Their finders immediately brought them in to dry and warm them. Three of
Carly set up an indoor camera to keep an eye on 1-year-old Shepherd pup, Mercy. “[She’s] going through a terror phase,” she said. “She’s eaten every single ornament she can reach on the tree and has proceeded to go after picture frames!” But when Mom busted the dog chewing on a photo frame, the cats
Have you ever found yourself with a case of indigestion after eating, say, a foot of Christmas tinsel? Or how about being unable to resist a quick chew or two of that shiny sewing needle with two feet of thread? Yeah, me neither. But, many of us likely know someone who has. A furry someone.
A kitten spent the first six weeks of his life fighting to live. Then, he met a cat who made him feel warm and adored this holiday season. Marscha and RichyInstagram/comrescuemontreal A Good Samaritan spotted a tiny kitten with crusty eyes in a park without a mom. He was freezing and frail, desperately needing rescue.
A cat was brought to a shelter with her kittens. After nearly 100 days of waiting, she got what she wanted for Christmas. Rosie the cat and her kittensExploitsValleySPCA Earlier this year, Rosie the cat was surrendered to an animal shelter, Exploits Valley SPCA, along with the rest of her feline family. She was raising