The odds are against her! ... 71% of cats that enter shelters are euthanized!
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"The godly are concerned for the welfare of their animals" (Proverbs 12:10).
Thursday is the day for my regular weekly newsletters. Today's edition is "Spotlights Readers' Stories," and another feature by Amy Shojai, CABC and I hope you enjoyed it. (Another Special newsletter is sent out each Sunday)
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The polls close at midnight ET tonight, so if you haven't voted already, this is your last chance to vote for your favorite. The nine contestants are shown here in alphabetical order. Please click on each kitten's link to read his or her full story. After you have viewed them all, please go to this page to place your vote.
Group Says Ohio Farm's Treatment of Calves is Cruel CLEVELAND - An undercover investigation by the animal rights group Mercy for Animals claims to reveal the "inhumane" treatment of baby calves at an Ohio farm. Costco Responds to Animal Cruelty Charge Following the release of video purportedly showing animal cruelty at a supplier's farm, Costco Wholesale vowed Wednesday to make sure the calves that produce the veal on its shelves are treated humanely. 'Nothing courageous about filming a terrified animal' "These animals run because they are terrified. During the run, the bulls are taunted, and many lose their footing, fall and break their bones. In the end, the exhausted bulls are released into the arena and stabbed to death." Woman's Carbondale store promotes raw food diet CARBONDALE, Colorado - A concern for her daughter's early childhood food health ended up saving Kimberly Williams' life. September begins a month-long vegan trial In 2009, I spent the entire month of September as a vegetarian. Four Year-Old Maddy Cerra Raises Awareness About Endangered Orangutans Maddy now carries laminated photos of orangutans with her everywhere, spreading the word about the problems created by the unregulated harvesting palm oil. Twist in debate on circus animals It is unfortunate that in this day and age we the so called humankind are so cruel to the innocent voiceless animals and abuse them for food and fun," wrote Madhu Arora. CUT THE BULL: S.F. pet store ban is only one paw forward It also lists "none" for reasons why you should buy pets at pet stores, citing that puppy mill conditions are "poor and often inhumane," and provide "no training or socialization" for dogs. 'Puppy drowning girl' found by police The hooded top girl caused worldwide fury when she was shown taking the puppies from a white bucket and throwing them, one by one, into a raging river. Mother, son face exam in animal cruelty case A preliminary examination has been scheduled for the mother and son from Redford who are each charged with a felony count of animal cruelty.
Posted by: admin on Monday, June 26, 2006 - 05:11 AM
news
...from Pet Product News
Given the popularity of reality television, it was bound to happen: a realty show for animals. In this case, 10 cats living together in a specially designed home, The Meow Mix House in New York. What’s more, the cats will vie for a top job with The Meow Mix Co. The winner, to be selected by Internet voting, gets the job of “Feline Vice President of Research and Development,” responsible for taste-testing new products and lines.
The cats are from shelters all over the country, including Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas. Webcam filming in the house begins June 6. The cats’ antics will be broadcast on the Internet and producers were planning to use pop-up dialogue bubbles to liven things up.
The webcasts will feature Meow Mix products and other pet supply companies have donated items, such as bowls and beds, which will be displayed inside the house.
People can vote online for their favorite cats and the ones with the fewest votes will be booted out of the house, ala “Survivor.” Meow Mix assures that every cat will be given a permanent home, however.
The cat that gets the most votes will land the Meow Mix vice president job.
Posted by: admin on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 07:08 AM
news
The San Antonio Express News published a story "Death by the Pound" in the Sunday 14 Nov 2004 newpaper. It has shocked and outraged many of the city's citizens who where completely unaware of this tax payer funded 'slaughterhouse' operating right in the middle of their city. The City of San Antonio will send more cats and dogs, per capita, to their deaths, than any other major city in the US! NEARLY 50,000!
This story will outrage you! If if doesn't, then this slide show certainly will!
Posted by: admin on Friday, July 23, 2004 - 11:21 PM
news
I know this is dog news. But as I read this in the paper this morning...I couldn't help but share. What a punk. Some people are so stupid!...
"Dog dies after his snout is taped shut"
Police: "The Colony man wanted to stop canine's bark so he could sleep"
02:16 PM CDT on Friday, July 23, 2004
By KEVIN KRAUSE / The Dallas Morning News
When Glenda Sanchez noticed Bull with duct tape wrapped around his snout, head and neck, the 1-year-old black Labrador retriever had just enough energy to run toward her before collapsing near her feet in the sweltering sun.
Posted by: admin on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 05:46 AM
news
I'm watching my local nightly news the day before yesterday and they had a news story about a little yellow kitten that was found paddling for it's life 3 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico! A passing boat noticed the little kitten and pulled it out of the water. It survived and has been adopted.
I can only think of two possibilities here.
1. The little kitten fell off a boat.
2. Some creep tossed a cat overboard.
Sad, statement on some citizens of this human race.
Posted by: admin on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 - 06:43 AM
B.K.
If you've checked out the photo gallery you might have noticed a picture of a white three legged cat. His name is B.K., which used to stand for Broken Kitty. Now it stands for Brave Kitty! I will tell his story here. However, it's late and I've got to go to work tomorrow morning so check back here soon for the broken cat story.
Posted by: Jason on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 08:30 PM
catbooks
The third and final ‘Norton’ book. I’ve read one review that called this book a “Life Changing Book”! After reading the other two ‘Norton’ books published in 1991 and 1993 and getting ‘to know’ Norton from them, I can say this was a powerful book for me. Published in 2001, Norton is sixteen years old and on his last journey. Cat person or not, this book will move you.
Posted by: Jason on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 08:30 PM
catbooks
The first of three books about Gethers and his cat, Norton. A cat can change your life. This guy was a cat hater until he received Norton as a gift from his brother. What a cool cat!
Posted by: Jason on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 08:30 PM
catbooks
With my fondness for felines, and having read, “The Complete Cat”, you can imagine my surprise when I discovered Cleveland’s “Black Beauty Ranch” was right in my back yard, just southeast of Dallas! I had to take the ranch tour and buy this book! “Ranch of Dreams” contains remarkable stories of amazing animals. Read this book about these animals…then meet them during your next visit to northeast Texas!
Posted by: Jason on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 08:30 PM
catbooks
While “The Cat Who Came for Christmas” is the perfect gift book, this is the book to read and add to your library. Cleveland’s three classic books, “The Cat Who Came for Christmas”, The Cat And The Curmudgeon” and the “The Best Cat Ever”, compiled into one volume. Here’s your chance to meet Cleveland and his cat Polar Bear. This was my first ‘true story’ cat book, and Polar Bear is still my favorite celebrity cat.
Posted by: Jason on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 08:29 PM
catbooks
This is “The Best Selling Cat Book of All Time”. Need I say more? This book needs to be in your library! It’s a great gift book for any occasion, and obviously makes for a perfect Christmas gift.
Posted by: admin on Saturday, May 08, 2004 - 08:56 AM
opinions
Twice this week on my drive to work in the morning, I've passed road kill. DEAD CATS! For the past 6 years I've driven the same route and up to now have not seen any dead cats...thats why two in the same week is really weird and disturbing. The first one I saw was smashed pretty bad, the second one a couple of days later was a clean yellow tabby. Obviously, a case of an irresponsible owner. I wondered did they both belong to the same owner? In any case, it's a pet peeve of mine. Your cat belongs indoors. If you don't love your cat enough to keep it inside, then you don't deserve to have a cat. I read somewhere the average life span of an outdoor cat is 5 years old, compared to an indoor cat that lives an average of 12 years old.
Okay so you're the type that thinks you can do as you wish with your pet and you don't care if your cat dies an early death. You still owe it to your neighbors to keep your cat indoors. I love cats, however, I don't appreciate your cat's paw prints on the hood of my car...or the stink left behind in my garden. You can't justify letting your cat roam free outdoors.
Posted by: admin on Friday, March 05, 2004 - 04:52 AM
catwork
Let's face it, you just don't find too many men on the construction site or around the water cooler at the office talking about their cat.
Whatever the reason it's much easier for men to discuss their weekend adventures with their dog. Just a fact of life I find very interesting.