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Porkchop's Tragic Death at Shelter Inspires Petition for Reform

Porkchop got out of his house on January 10 and was killed at the shelter that day, one minute after intake. His guardian hopes that Porkchop's tragic story can inspire reform. Read more

I Was Born Today

A newborn kitten is introduced to the world, gently cradled in caring hands. Read more

A thoughtful, touching and compassionate story of two cat lovers, one a rescuer and one a hoarder. Liz Shaw befriended a woman during the battle she would lose to breast cancer, and has devoted herself to the care and rehoming of her friend's cats. Read more

Smitty, Cat Missing Hind Legs, Gets Help and a Home

Smitty is a former stray who is getting help from a rescue group and a caring veterinary practice after being found with his hind legs severed, perhaps by a trap meant for a coyote. Read more

Dachshund Adopts Abandoned Litter of Kittens

A little dog has adopted a litter of kittens whose Mama gave birth on a family's porch and then abandoned her babies. Read more

Photography

Frosty and Justin: Reunited Nearly 5 Months After Joplin Tornado

October 26, 2011 | Posted by Editor in Photography No comments

A man and his cat are reunited months after the May 22 tornado that destroyed much of Joplin MO. Efforts to locate and return cats to their families continue. Read more

Close Encounter

October 18, 2011 | Posted by Editor in Photography 20 comments

11 year old Maine Coon cat Zeus had a face to face encounter with a young mountain lion who came to the glass door of his Boulder CO home. The meeting is documented in a series of photos. Read more

Bernice Autumn

September 30, 2011 | Posted by Editor in Photography 3 comments

Bernice kitty poses next to the decorative autumn display at Animal Hospital of Oshkosh, making for our new favorite fall season cat pic. There are positive updates on her progress, too. Read more