An adorable kitten would melt anyone s heart, but a Northern Ireland animal charity has appealed to would-be pet owners to consider adopting an older cat. Cats Protection s Belfast centre is a temporary home to approximately 150 cats and kittens - all of whom are patiently waiting for new homes. Staff say advances in veterinary care mean cats are now living longer…
Welcome to the official web page for Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. We are a lifetime cat care sanctuary located in St. Pauls, North Carolina (USA). In 2005, we built our first building as a safe place for blind cats who were deemed not adoptable by regular shelters and were going to be euthanized because they were blind. In 2011, we built a second…
Scottish Folds are intelligent, sweet-tempered, soft-spoken, and easily adaptable to new people and situations. They are very loyal and tend to bond with one person in the household. While they will usually allow others to cuddle and pet them, their primary attachment becomes quickly clear as they single out their chosen humans. They thrive on attention, but…
Four month old calico sisters Lovey and Mary Ann were abandoned along with their 5 siblings and rescued by Furever Home Adoption Center in East Petersburg. Named after the crew of Gilligan’s Island, they are the only two “castaways” that remain available for adoption. Although they look different, they share some wonderful personality traits. Both girls are affectionate…
As mom to three “older” cats, I consider senior-cat adoption a cause near and dear to my heart. If you have a friend who’s thinking of adopting — or if you’re considering adding a new cat family member yourself — read and share this list: 10 Reasons Senior Cats Rule When senior cats are adopted, they seem to understand that they’ve been rescued, and are all the…
PetSmart stores do not sell dogs or cats, but instead allow animal shelters and rescue agencies to use their space to get animals adopted. Cats are even housed permanently in PetSmart’s Luv-A-Pet Adoption Centers until they are adopted. Our volunteers staff the centers to help find homes for the cats and tend to their needs. Both the PetSmart Luv-A-Pet Center…
Ask most people involved in animal rescue, and they ll swear it s true: Black shelter pets are less likely to be adopted than pets of other colors. My own experience bears this out: During this year s Maddie s Pet Adoption Days event, the rescue for which I volunteer had very few dogs still looking for homes at the end of the second day, but the majority of those…
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Companion Animal Alliance (CAA) in Baton Rouge has recently experienced a sudden increase in the number of homeless animals in their shelter. Thankfully, there was a 17 percent increase in canine adoptions in June, but the shelter still needs help finding homes for more than 150 cats and kittens. It s a perfect combination of factors…
The Cat Welfare Association was founded in 1945 by a small group of people who saw the need for an organization designed specifically to help the many stray and abused cats in the Columbus area. We are a non-profit organization that s objective has always been to promote better care and understanding of cats while providing for the physical welfare of homeless…
Zoe was calm and comfortable the first time she met Missy, who would soon become her new pet parent. Missy listened carefully as Zoe’s foster mom shared insights about the cat’s likes and dislikes. Once they got home, Missy and Zoe had to learn about one another, just like in any other relationship. Missy learned that Zoe loves cold, hard surfaces. Zoe will do…
We went to a special Home 4 the Holidays adoption event sponsored by local shelters at the Dayton Malland he was there! Potato was just a small ball of fluff when we saw him; but he loved people and just wanted to be the center of attention. He just loved to be held and loved by everyone. His foster mom said that he was found in a crate on the side of the road…
The Stray Connection is a program dedicated to rescuing stray cats and kittens and is structured to ensure that all cats go to good homes. By adopting a cat from the Stray Connection you will be supporting our caring, no-kill organization and making room for one more homeless cat. We are always looking for safe, loving homes for the many homeless cats and kittens…
Sara Kent, Director, Shelter Outreach, Petfinder Be prepared should be your mantra when bringing a new pet into your home. Cats are particularly sensitive to new surroundings and some may hide under a bed or in a closet for days or even weeks. You can avoid pitfalls with your new critter and help him or her adapt more easily by following these guidelines: Before…
Three Sisters Pet Rescue/ Ohio Hound Rescue Click here to see pups and kits awaiting forever homes. Click here for our online application form. As of May 2017 we have helped place over 4 pets in forever homes! Click here to see some of the pups and kits we have sent home! Three Sisters/ Ohio Hound Rescue is now on FACEBOOK, too! Who We Are The Three Sisters began…
Activity Playfulness Need for Attention Affection Need to Vocalize •• Docility Intelligence Independence Healthiness and Hardiness Grooming needs Good with children Good with other pets Abyssinian Cats Available on Petfinder Right Now Leslie Fort Myers, FL Olive Glendale, AZ Duncan Tracy, CA Rue Bee Laconia, IN George Woodbridge, VA Hazel Gilbert…
Going FFAR to Rescue Pets in Need New family alert! This sweet little mama had 7 (yes, 7!) kittens in a nice family s flower bed. The family took her in and tried to find her owners because she was super friendly and seemed like she was someone s pet. Sadly (although not at all surprising), no one owned up to owning her, not getting her fixed, and then letting…
View our Dogs Available for Adoption Interested in adopting one of our dogs? Please submit an on-line dog application and a staff member will contact you. You may also visit with many of our adoptable dogs at our adoption stand every Saturday. We hold dog adoptions at the PetSmart, in Richmond’s Southside (off Midlothian Turnpike between Johnston-Willis Hospital…
News Great news! More great animals just listed! Contact us and we will help you find the new love of your life! Adopting A Friend Adopting a friend from Juliet s House Animal Rescue is an easy process. Just contact us and arrange to meet your friend. Once that has happened, the rest is just a few questions and some paper work. We are more than happy to answer…