Meece is sadly like thousands of other senior cats stuck in the shelter life. They arrive there from a range of circumstances, all suffering the same lonely fate. Some are abandoned by their owners when medical issues begin. Others are left when people move and don’t care about bringing them along. And almost all of […] More
When the average person sees an adorable photo of kittens on social media, they swoon and say “awww”. These baby felines are just about one of the cutest things on the planet; agreed. Announcements with silly names like Apple and Blackberry, for example…only make them cuter. But there is usually an unexpected story that accompanies […] More
Owl’s story began on the set of a horror movie. Literally. The barn that this spicy little black kitten was found at is next to where the movie franchise “The Ring” was filmed. So one can only imagine what spooky things the felines have seen there! But the supernatural aside, this frightened kitten named Owl, […] More
It began exactly how millions of other homeless pet stories do. A sweet cat enters foster care with the hope of someday finding the perfect adopter. One can only guess what befalls these felines before finding shelter. The goal now is to ensure they never go un-cared for again. And we can only hope that […] More
George Turner is a gifted wildlife photographer who excels at capturing animals in their natural state. Earlier this year when exploring the native wildlife of Tanzania on the Namiri Plains-Asilia Africa, he stumbled upon a most beautiful sight: a pure black African serval cat. The image of this rare big cat is simply stunning, and […] More
Neighbors in West Knoxville, TN aren’t exactly sure how a cute black cat ended up at the very top of a tall tree. They do know, however, that he spent at least a week trapped and unable to climb down. The poor kitty meowed and meowed for help, but this wasn’t a simple rescue mission. […] More
It was February 2014 when the next chapter of life officially began for two sweet feline brothers in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. In a local bookstore, From My Shelf, there was something recently lost to the owners that only they could fix. Their beloved store cat Hobo who’d been greeting customers for 8 years had sadly passed […] More
As the PetSmart National Adoption Weekend began on November 8th, no one could have imagined what was about to happen. The volunteers and staff with Forgotten Cats in Delaware prepared for their adoption events. For most cats and kittens, they would hopefully be off to their new forever homes. Others would wait patiently, watching the […] More
When you feed feral cats or cat colonies, you become familiar with your charges. You can monitor their health to help ensure that their area stays rodent and pest free. Each day you get closer and closer to earning their trust. And your heart breaks as you glimpse through their empty eyes, a tiny window […] More
I will admit, I’m a bit biased here. The cats and kittens that live at Purrfect Cat Rescue, Inc in Crystal Lake, Illinois hold a special place in my heart. Not only is it located in my home county, it was begun by people who quickly became family to us. We were there to listen […] More
Dr. Ralph Tran has treated countless kittens during his career as a veterinarian. He worked at the ASPCA kitten nursery in Manhattan, and when he decided to move his life across the country to San Francisco, he got a surprising text. A cat had given birth to an extremely rare kitten that seemed to have […] More
I don’t mind sports. I’m not a die-hard, paint your face or even the “oh my gosh, it’s game day!” type. And yes, there were many a Monday night when meals were shared around the TV to appease my father and brother. But they are entertaining and I certainly see the enticing escapism in them. […] More
