A kitten who was being drowned in a bucket was rescued by a group of children who begged for its life. Now their teacher wants to use their experience to encourage compassion for all unwanted animals
Tommy’s face is a reminder of cruelty and kindness in equal measure. In the end, kindness won. “Given what he’s been through, he was a very gentle, trusting patient,” says caregiver Sheena Novick.
A Texas veterinarian who used a bow and arrow to kill Tiger the cat will have her license suspended for one year followed by a four-year probation. One animal welfare group called the ruling a “slap on the wrist.”
A cat who survived being shot with an arrow should recover, thanks to Carrie Keffer, who found the little tabby on her front porch.
A kitten doused with alcohol and set on fire at a country music festival in Saskatchewan is making a full recovery, thanks to emergency care. Outrage over the incident led to a police investigation.