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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

Sponge Bob

Sponge Bob: Behind The Scenes When A Cat Goes on National TV

June 4, 2012 | Posted by Editor in Lifestyle, News No comments

30 pound NYC shelter cat Sponge Bob appeared on the Today show Sunday for a segment about his special circumstances, as part of the shelter’s efforts to find him a home. Bob’s friend Suzi made a behind the scenes video of his trip to the studio.
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Tags: cat news, fat cat, feline obesity, Good Morning New York, Sponge Bob, today show

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.