The U.S. embassy in Canberra, Australia accidentally emailed a meeting invitation to the State Department that included a photo of a cat wearing Cookie Monster pajamas and holding a plate of chocolate chip cookies. The email, which was sent earlier in October, included a photo of a tabby cat in blue Cookie Monster pajamas, reclining […]
Halloween came a few days early for some of the lions, tigers, and leopards at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida. Just like the little ‘panthers’ that live with us, big cats are curious and require mental stimulation, too. So, treating them to holiday surprises is part of an ongoing enrichment program by the staff
Silver Star Brands, Inc., is initiating a voluntary recall of two PetAlive® products for pets at the consumer level after they were tested and found to contain microbial contamination. In addition, the recall includes 6 human products, named below. Silver Star Brands, Inc., is initiating a voluntary recall of six products for humans (including four
Seventeen cats were brought to the Animal Protective Foundation in Glenville, New York on Tuesday morning by a Good Samaritan after being found abandoned on the side of the road in Schenectady. Amy Duskiewicz, the shelter director, said it’s unclear who abandoned the cats, But it’s very lucky they were found – the plastic container
In 2015, the Denver International Airport created what has now become the largest airport therapy animal program in the country. Their Canine Airport Therapy Squad (CATS) is made up of more than 100 certified therapy dogs. But funnily enough, despite its acronym, the program didn’t have any cats. That is, until October 2017. Meet Xeli,
The state of Deleware has a new law to help prevent animal cruelty, and it’s great news for the homeless cats. Governor John Carney was surrounded by cats and cat lovers on Monday when he signed House Bill 235 into law, ensuring that animal cruelty laws apply to ALL cats, including feral and stray. The
Police arrested a woman in Holiday, Florida, after they found 37 cats and a dog locked in the back of a U-Haul truck without food, water, or air conditioning. After receiving numerous complaints from neighbors, Pasco County deputies say they found almost 50 cats and a dog locked inside the storage area and the cab
If you happen to find yourself wandering around Manchester, New Hampshire with some time to kill, you’ve got to check out Cat Alley! Previously known as “Dean Court,” the little side street leading to the public library in Manchester is an open-air gallery for kitty-themed street art. The alley’s true name (Dean Avenue) came from a cotton mill manufacturer. However
A woman who has rescued thousands of abandoned cats is desperately trying to rehome 40 of them after being told she has just months to live. Seven weeks ago 64-year-old Marlene Brewer found out she has terminal lung cancer. She told The Lancashire Post, “The doctor told me the cancer was terminal and I asked
A massive donation of critical veterinary health supplies was sent to those in the wake of hurricane Florence to help thousands of pets affected by the storm and floods. GreaterGood.org is partnering with Elanco Animal Health, a subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company to send two 53-foot long trailers (donated by Daum Trucking) carrying medical supplies
