New Leash On Life, an animal shelter in Lebanon, Tennessee, was victim of a break-in suspected to have occurred early Thursday morning. The vandals caused serious damage to the building, even damaging a special commemorative box holding items in memory of the office's late dog. Four windows and a safe were broken, and an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen. But perhaps … [Read more...] about Animal Shelter Break-In Damages Building, Results in One Cat Going Missing
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Career Cat Program Helps Shelter Cats Find Jobs
Across the nation, animal shelters are faced with difficult decisions every day. One of the frequent issues they must deal with is how to handle cats with low chances of being adopted. These are the cats who are feral, unfriendly, or just plain unsuitable for a traditional family home. These cats take up valuable shelter space, but they can also spend years in the shelter … [Read more...] about Career Cat Program Helps Shelter Cats Find Jobs
25 Cats Left on Animal Shelter Stairs
An average working day quickly turned anything but ordinary for staff at the Nassau County Animal Services shelter in Florida. Shelter staff discovered 25 cats and kittens left on the shelter's steps. The cats were in cages made of laundry baskets. The large intake proves problematic for the shelter. All of the cats and kittens must be tested and vaccinated to ensure that … [Read more...] about 25 Cats Left on Animal Shelter Stairs
First Case of Bird Flu Spreading from Cat to Human
A veterinarian who was obtaining a specimen from one of the cats infected with bird flu at the Manhattan Animal Care Centre has been infected with the disease. The veterinarian's illness was short, and the veterinarian has completely recovered. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene screened the 160 employees and volunteers who were also exposed to the … [Read more...] about First Case of Bird Flu Spreading from Cat to Human
Cat Lost for 3 Years Is Found, Thanks to Microchip
Three years ago, Tommy the rescue cat got lost during a fire at the shelter where he was living. Today, he's back home at the shelter - all because of a microchip. The shelter, located in Anamosa, Iowa, suffered a fire in 2013. Eleven cats escaped, and while most of them returned, Tommy did not. Animal Welfare Foundation manager Tracy McCarty set traps for weeks after the … [Read more...] about Cat Lost for 3 Years Is Found, Thanks to Microchip