When a kitten was in danger of losing his eye, a dog came to the rescue. Well, the dog’s blood, at any rate. When play goes wrong Cloudy was doing what all kittens do, playing. And as often happens during any kind of rough and tumble, a scratch or two can occur. In this case, it was a scratch to the eye which ordinarily would … [Read more...] about Dog’s Blood Used to Save Kitten’s Eye
Before & After
Very Hairy Cat Dumped at Shelter has 4.5 Pounds of Fur Removed
He was dumped at the front door of Douglas County Animal Care & Services (NV). Shoved into a carrier so small he couldn't turn around. Abandoned, with no explanation. He was so matted and dirty that staff at the shelter didn't even know he was a cat until he was extracted. A tangled mess and in pain due to the weight of his coat, he couldn't move at … [Read more...] about Very Hairy Cat Dumped at Shelter has 4.5 Pounds of Fur Removed
Cat Replaces “Ex” in Family Photos After Breakup
It has happened to most of us. That horrible moment when you realize every single special event, day trip, or family function has your "ex" front and center. Not only does it bring up a rash of emotions, it is just plain irritating that "this person" already ruined a year or two or three and will now continue to haunt when smiling gleefully back antagonistically in those once … [Read more...] about Cat Replaces “Ex” in Family Photos After Breakup
Toby, the Cat His Family Didn’t Want, Finally Finds Love
All Toby wanted to do was go home. His owners didn't want him anymore and gave him away, but the cat walked twelve miles back to the house he thought was his home. This time, instead of rehoming, the owners took him to a shelter and asked that he be put down. Toby, fortunately, was moved to the SPCA of Wake County, where the organization created a Facebook campaign to help … [Read more...] about Toby, the Cat His Family Didn’t Want, Finally Finds Love
Seniors & Kittens Magical Combination for Everyone
Tiny kittens need constant care. Seniors in health care settings need stimulus to keep their minds active and engaged. Bringing them together was the brainchild of Rebecca Hamilton, Health Services Director for Catalina Springs Memory Care, in Oro, Arizona. "We have some residents who are chronically searching, chronically looking for something that … [Read more...] about Seniors & Kittens Magical Combination for Everyone