animal rescue
Braveheart the Kitten is Rescued and Given a Prosthetic Leg
Braveheart was abandoned by his Mama, with his umbilical cord wrapped around his back paws. Almost Home Adoptions rescued him, along with his sister, and fitted him with a new leg.
Thanks and a Plea From the Granddaughter of the NC Man Who Gave His Life Trying to Rescue a Cat in Distress
Readers were touched by the story of Roy Haddock, who lost his life while trying to help a cat. Kelsey Haddock writes with thanks and to say the family is asking that donations go a no-kill shelter in Roy’s memory.
Volunteers Make Life Better For the Whiskerville Cats
While the Whiskerville cats remain in custody at GCAS, volunteers provide them with cheerful and loving care and attention.
NC Man Gives His Life Trying To Save a Cat in Distress
Roy Haddock was known for his efforts helping cats and other animals. His final act in life, yesterday, was to try to help a cat who he believed to be in distress. An accidental drowning is believed to have claimed his life.
Calling All Angels
Why rescue? Why foster? Here’s why. Before and After – Fosters celebrates the beautiful transformations made by those cats who have been saved.
Whiskerville Cats: Loving Care and Community Support Help Cats Rescued in Sanctuary Seizure
There are two stories to be told in the wake of the massive Whiskerville cat seizure of Jan. 3. There is the story of Wydell Dixon and how she operated the facility, and there is the story of the cats who were saved. Here, we follow up on the saved cats and how they are being helped.
Clark Kent's Former Owner Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty Neglect
Clark was near death when found in the gutter on Nov. 21, 2011. The woman who adopted him last May and then turned him out on the street because he looked sick was found guilty in absentia yesterday when she failed to appear in court.
Country Road Rescue
Life With Cats contributor Nicky Westbrook tells the story of the litter of kittens dumped near her rural TX property last fall. After her time caring for and trying to rehome them, she says she has renewed admiration for those dedicated rescuers who do this work all the time.
RIP Skeeter: An Injured Stray Who Received Loving Care
A sad update for those who read Skeeter’s Diagnosis, the story of a sweet injured stray that we posted earlier today.
Skeeter's Diagnosis
Cat rescuer and writer Bernadette Kazmarski tells the affecting story of Skeeter, the wounded “porch cat” who needed help. Peg Bowman, Bernadette and others are giving Skeeter another chance at life.
Sampson's close call and Christmas homecoming
When Sampson got out of the house he was picked up in a stray cat sweep and taken to the notorious high kill Hamilton ON Animal Control facility. He was pulled by a rescue and his life was saved; now, thanks to Craigslist, Facebook and rescue networkers he is back with his family.
