This gray cat was 23-years-old when she was dropped off at a shelter. Her name is Ora. Ora had lived with her human family since 1994 and was surrendered for an unknown reason to a shelter in Chicago. The only thing the man said when he dropped her off was that Ora was peeing outside …
Who is ready for a good old-fashioned belly rub? Most people don’t really like that. But there are many dogs who would happily accept that offer. I haven’t met many cats who enjoy getting a belly rub. Yes, my cats will roll over on their backs and expose their belly – but that doesn’t mean …
This is Brutus. He was the beloved Morrison’s supermarket cat. For about six years, Brutus could be found running up and down the aisles of the supermarket in Saltney, UK. He would greet the customers and bask in the sun. According to customers, he had a ‘cheeky’ attitude that delighted everyone young and old alike! …
Cats are amazing. They can jump, run, and get themselves into the smallest of places. Cat owners will also tell you that cats are smart. They can solve problems, and that means they get into a lot of trouble! The cat in the video below is Chamallow (Marshmallow). He is a Houdini cat that kept …
Declawing your cat may seem like an ideal solution to ending the destruction of your carpet, furniture, and your legs and arms. But did you know that the procedure is NOT just removing a claw? Declawing your cat is basically amputating the last digit on their paws. Imagine your fingers getting cut off just below …
When Pickle, a Sphynx cat, and her siblings arrived at the ASPCA in New York, they were in terrible shape. The three-week-old kittens all had terrible upper respiratory infections. Pickle was the only one that survived. But she had a list of conditions: hypoglycemia, extreme corneal ulcers, and respiratory concerns. Dr. Danielle Delfino met and …
The hope of animal shelter workers is to keep bonded animals together – but it doesn’t always work. It would be great if we didn’t have to split up families or loved ones at animal shelters, but it can’t be helped in many cases. This story is almost too hard to believe! Ozzy and his …
Jamie had to go to the shelter when his owner moved into a nursing home. Jamie was a senior cat at the age of 13 when he arrived at the RSPCA Australia. Senior cats and dogs often have a hard time finding a new home. Jamie had some health issues when he first arrived. He …
This calico kitty has been the unofficial mascot of the Boston Police Department’s SWAT team for the last four years. That is quite an unusual job for a cat – don’t you think? As you many know, when a cat decides to do something, most of us can’t stop them! She just showed up one …
We all know that there are 365 days in a year (unless it is a leap year). There are 52 weeks and 12 months in a year. The bottom line is that a year is a long time. Champas can tell you it is a long time to have to wait. Champas has been waiting …