Reader mikken noticed these two cats at the Sutter Co pound in CA. They both look like they may need urgent veterinary care. Can anyone in the area call the pound and ask about these two cats? Sutter Co Animal Control 102 Second Street Yuba City, CA 95991 (530) 822-7375
Category: cats
If Not for Cats We’d Be Covered in Rats
This interesting article suggests that if every cat in the world suddenly died, humans would be in serious trouble - and not just because we'd miss their delightful viral videos. By killing mice and rats in barns and grain storage areas, cats are vital for keeping those pests in check. Rodents eat and contaminate grain … Continue reading If Not for Cats We’d Be Covered in Rats
Mental Health Break: Wikipedia
Wikipedia has a good entry on the tradition of the ship's cat. While their services were mainly needed for rodent control, they provided comfort to the crew as well: Cats have a high ability to adapt to new surroundings, and were therefore highly suitable for service on a ship. They also offered companionship and a … Continue reading Mental Health Break: Wikipedia
Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
In June, approximately 550 cats were taken from an owner in Florida. They were cared for and vetted and are now available for adoption. This massive undertaking is being coordinated by a number of animal welfare groups including Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, HSUS, Alachua Co Animal Services and PetSmart Charities. Let's help get eyeballs on … Continue reading Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
SC Cat Sanctuary Raided
There are new developments in a story I've been following here in SC. PETA sent an undercover investigator to work 5 days a week for 6 months at an Horry Co cat sanctuary. PETA then released a compilation video made during the undercover investigator's time at the sanctuary and stated the cats were living "in … Continue reading SC Cat Sanctuary Raided
OH: PETA Allegations Prompt Authorities to Raid No Kill Cat Shelter
PETA has long made clear how they feel about the no kill movement. Just this week, PETA president Ingrid Newkirk announced that all no kill shelters are "hoarding facilities" operated by people with untreated mental illness. Seeing as PETA has been killing nearly every single pet they get their hands on for years, some people … Continue reading OH: PETA Allegations Prompt Authorities to Raid No Kill Cat Shelter
The Saving and Killing of Skittles
I had previously awarded Walker Co Humane Society in AL the coveted Fastest Kill in the East title. We now have another contender. lady in PA, Nancy Nies, found a stray cat in March who wasn't in good shape. She nursed her back to health and then figured out kitty was pregnant. She raised the … Continue reading The Saving and Killing of Skittles
Cats That Look Like Hitler
Warning: Time suckage ahead.
Hilarious
...but not for the easily offended or those who might be lacking a sense of humor seeing as it's Monday and all: Missy the Missing Cat
No Help for Trapped Cat in Houston
If the power company called and asked if it was ok if they turn off your power briefly while someone rescues a cat stuck on a power pole, would you be ok with that? I would. Normally when my power goes out, it just happens - I don't get any advance notice. And I, like … Continue reading No Help for Trapped Cat in Houston
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