Veterinarians and shelters are seeing many more fat cats and dogs than ever before. These pets suffer health problems, decreased quality of life, and early death. Now a clinic dedicated to helping obese pets has opened near Boston.
Sadie found a cold, abandoned newborn kitten in the woods and gently carried it home and placed it at her owner’s feet. Thanks to the efforts of several people, the kitten is now safely in foster care.
The North Shore Animal League of Port Washington, NY rescued shelter cats and dogs from Mississippi in response to Hurricane Issac.
Hundreds of animals from shelters in Louisiana and Mississippi were moved to safety in Texas Monday night and Tuesday in anticipation of Hurricane Issac.
Volunteers, fosters, a pet store and adopters have all helped a no-kill county facility to preserve its mission ahead of a looming deadline to reduce overcrowding at the shelter.