cat news

550 cats and kittens from the huge Haven Acres Cat Sanctuary seizure in June were finally made available for adoption over the weekend. About 235 found homes and the HS says they are committed to finding homes for the rest. We’ve got video and pics of some of those cats who got their forever homes.

For days, everyone on the east coast of the U.S. was preparing for the landfall of Hurricane Irene. For two Massachusetts women, preparation included ensuring the safety of some local feral cats.

Haze was shot and killed by a police officer after he lay down panting in a neighbor’s yard and someone called the police. Petmom Dori Stone and animal advocates say the city’s policy that allowed this needs to change, and is in violation of state law.

As Hurricane Irene bears down on the US Eastern seaboard animal shelters and pet parents prepare for possible emergency conditions. Here are links to some resources for pet parents who may need to find pet friendly accommodations, and for those who may want to help out at shelters, if needed.