By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a major advance in our long fight against the abuse of captive big cats, the U.S. Senate just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/ S. 1210), a bill we have championed for years because it prohibits keeping big cats as pets and also bans contact […]
Panther Cat to the Vet
These past few days, he’s not been himself. By “not himself”, I mean that Monster has not been nagging for food, annoying everyone by asking for food and generally demanding food. And what food he has, he doesn’t finish his bowl! Something is not right. I phoned the vet surgery who said he should be […]
Arrest made following cat deaths investigation in Orangevale
An 18-year-old was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into cat deaths in Orangevale, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. (Video above: Top headlines for Oct. 26)On Sept. 7, deputies responded to the 9400 block of Deanna Avenue in Orangevale for reports of two cats that had been stolen. The person who called authorities told […]
Cat, What Cat? | My Shetland
I so feel sorry for Monster. He wants to be a glorious hunter/gatherer but he fails on one point ….. he is very visible and not very silent, either. This was from a few day’s back. Monster announced his arrival at my wee shed by whinging and wet from the rain. He wanted me to […]
Changes to Iredell County Animal Services ordinance raise questions
As the Iredell County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on proposed changes to the animal control ordinance, there is support for the updates to the rules but also questions from some people if more should be done. Kristian Hernandez of Iredell County Animal Services said the goal is to strike a balance between […]
Shelter has pets in need of homes
There are lots of dogs and cats at the Dothan Animal Shelter in need of good homes. To find out more about these or other animals, call the shelter at 334-615-4620. Ask about sponsorships, volunteer opportunities and the shelter’s ongoing wish list. Save-A-Pet helps find homes for animals at the Dothan Animal Shelter and can […]
Larry the cat drives off fox in Downing Street animal drama
LONDON — A London fox is just the latest to learn what many animals in central London already know: don’t mess with Larry the Cat. Larry, Downing Street’s “chief mouser,” made headlines in Britain this week when he chased off a fox prowling on his turf. Foxes in London are a thing. Thousands roam the […]
TOP 5 CAT POISONS | Common Symptoms & Their Causes-Animals Home
According to the Pet Poison Hotline, the top five sources of cat poisoning are: No. 1: Medications for people Pets have a much greater sensitivity to many of the common over-the-counter and prescription medications that may be in your home. Some of the medications that often poison cats include: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen […]
Spotted: Kris the Cheetah All Grown Up!
Since a lot of people have been asking for an update on Kris, here’s a post dedicated to her! At three years old, she’s no longer the youngest in our program, but still thinks she’s the baby! However, she’s fully grown now and is an excellent ambassador cheetah in the zoo’s Cheetah Ambassador Program! She […]
WHETHER YOU’RE A CAT PERSON OR A DOG PERSON, COME STRUT WITH ADLA!
WHETHER YOU’RE A CAT PERSON OR A DOG PERSON, COME STRUT WITH ADLA! Posted on August 20, 2018, updated on October 20, 2018 by Johanna Thackeray On Saturday, October 20th, ADLA will be participating in Best Friends Animal Society national FUN-draiser! Strut Your Mutt will be held in Cesar Chavez Park at 9am. The day […]