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My job has no set hours. I can be found working any time during the 7 days and 24 hours of a week. So as I sit here on a Sunday writing this story, I’m affected even more at it’s content. This is because the hero of the tale will not be readying himself for […] More
Most people would like to think that all the cute kittens that are born each year, have no issues and go on to live long, wonderful lives. Not quite. MOST kittens born each year are likely born on the streets. They fight to survive mother nature, other animals and sneaky viruses. Some are picked up […] More
The staff and guests at the Belmont Inn in Port Richey, Florida had to deal with an uninvited guest last week, later named Oatmeal. Thankfully, this purrticular guest didn’t take up much space. But this mini-visitor had made themselves home in a dangerous portion of the hotel–within the walls! And when they discovered the tiny […] More
While driving on Monday night, a woman in Washington state spotted a sad sight on the roadside. It was a young dark grey kitten, screaming and alone. Instead of ignoring the scared baby as many may have done, thankfully she stopped to help. With the number of animals discarded to the streets, it’s always heartwarming […] More
No matter our age, when we lose or misplace something beloved to us, it is upsetting. And when it’s one of our beloved animals who becomes “misplaced”, it’s terrifying too. The human and animal bond is an amazing thing. Whether you are experiencing it yourself, or watching the love blossom between another pair, it’s utterly […] More
During the February 2019 National Adoption Weekend, more than 30,000 pets found homes. Yes, in one weekend! Sad that there are that many homeless animals looking for homes. But, always wonderful to see adoptions, and these were all through local PetSmart Charities adoption events. At the Vista, California event, our friends at Love Your Feral […] More
What do you do when you stumble upon two infant kittens, abandoned and lying on the hot pavement? You see them panting and suffering and you can’t look away. Well, if you have a heart, you immediately set about to helping them–whether you know where to start or not! For the case of one person […] More
With the temperatures in Arizona regularly reaching 100 degrees, many stray/feral trappers work throughout the cool evening temperatures. It was around midnight on Saturday April 20th, when Melinda Blain set out to assist a local team. They’d discovered some kittens during TNVR work so were heading out to feed them and asses the situation. What […] More
For those working in TNVR or caring for feral colonies, they see ALL types of felines. Some are truly feral and happiest living their life–albeit a dangerous one–on the streets. Others are abandoned and find themselves alone and hungry with no one to care for them any longer. But then there are those born on […] More
Alex Guida never knows what to expect working as a vet tech. Her days are filled helping the animals that cross the threshold of Sunshine Animal Hospital in Florida. Her nights are spent surrounded by felines of her own and fosters through a local rescue organization. But on April 17th, 2019, a litter of stray kittens […] More
If you are aware of animal rescue in ANY way, you’ll know that stray cats and kittens do not have it easy. We read their stories, pull them from the streets and/or invite them into our homes for the care they require. For a family of newborn kittens–and a lucky new friend–they all overcame their […] More
The story of bonded preemie kittens, Atom and Cordette, is one of strength and determination. For these neonates, life began filled with abandonment and sadness. They were found with their sister, Gidget who only lived to 4 days. Even more heartbreaking, were their already deceased 3 other siblings discovered with them, covered in flies and […] More