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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

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Animal Haven Adoption Stories: Profiles of Love

September 15, 2012 | Posted by Editor in Inspirational Cat Videos, Video One comment

A new video shows happily ever after stories for former NYC shelter pets and their families. Cat lover and shelter volunteer Suzi Anders is featured in one of the three stories. Read more

Tags: adoption, Animal Haven, cat, cat news, dog, john slattery, shelter pets

NYC Cats Rescued After Decade in WTC Area Office Building's Boiler Room

August 11, 2012 | Posted by Editor in Inspirational Cat Videos, News, Video 24 comments

Bob Marley and Ziggy were rescued last month after living for many years below ground. Now they are ready for the good home they so greatly deserve. Read more

Tags: adoption, Animal Haven, boiler room kitties, cat news, rescue

Sponge Bob Attends Gala, Then Goes To His New Home

June 8, 2012 | Posted by Editor in Lifestyle, News 3 comments

Sponge Bob posed with benefit chair Edie Falco on the purple carpet for Animal Haven’s Performance for the Animals event before bowing out of the spotlight and going home with his new family last night. The big boy has been adopted.

Tags: adoption, Animal Haven, cat news sponge bob, fat cat, performance for the animals

Sponge Bob Gains Fame

June 2, 2012 | Posted by Editor in News, Profiles No comments

Life With Cats readers were introduced to Sponge Bob on May 23. Since then the ginormous cat and his caregivers have been besieged with media requests, and the news coverage is breaking in a big way. Bob will appear on national TV on Sunday morning.
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Tags: adoption, Animal Haven, cat, cat news, fat cat, feline obesity, Sponge Bob

33 Pound Sponge Bob Loses Weight And Gets Fit With A Shelter's Help

May 23, 2012 | Posted by Editor in Health, News No comments

Sponge Bob weighed in at a very hefty 33 pounds when he came to Animal Haven in Lower Manhattan in April. He has dropped 3 pounds and is getting moving with moderate exercise.