. Thousands of people from around the world bid an emotional farewell to Tama, the famed and beloved Stationmaster cat, at her funeral in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan on June 28. About 3,000 people attended the Shinto ceremony at Kishi Station, where the former stray street cat served as stationmaster, to pay their respects to the 16 year old calico who died of … [Read more...] about Japan Mourns Tama the Stationmaster Cat
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Baby’s Rescue: Cat is cut from vintage VW Beetle car
. SMART - the Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team of Los Angeles County Animal Services - came to the rescue when Baby became trapped in an old Volkswagon Beetle chassis and needed to be cut out with power tools. SMART team mambers El Gato and Mr. Fox were called out for a baby stuck in a vehicle... well a cat named "baby". Upon arrival, they were surprised that the … [Read more...] about Baby’s Rescue: Cat is cut from vintage VW Beetle car
Meet Lucius, “Britain’s Happiest Cat”
. A national competition to find the UK's happiest cat has been won by a kitty from Northampton, but life has not been all tuna and catnip for the winning feline. Jess Revitt's cat Lucius was injured in a road accident earlier this year and was feeling pretty down during his recovery, yet he impressed judges at the competition put on by the O2 phone company and won the … [Read more...] about Meet Lucius, “Britain’s Happiest Cat”
Litter of kittens rescued from between walls
Four very vocal little kittens were happy to see daylight and go to helping hands when they were rescued from an impossible spot between walls and behind some wires and mechanical components. LA Animal Services SMART (Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team Los Angeles) was called out to North Hollywood for a report of kittens trapped between walls behind a wall heater. Team … [Read more...] about Litter of kittens rescued from between walls
Blackie the Wheelchair Cat and His New Quest
Blacky the Wheelchair Cat has risen over his disabilities, and recently marked the two year anniversary of the accident injured his hind legs. Now he is on a campaign to help raise the profile of special needs pets. … [Read more...] about Blackie the Wheelchair Cat and His New Quest