We all strive to live to be 100 or more years old and be called a centenarian. While not all are lucky enough to reach this goal, those who do should celebrate in a big way. However, a woman in Ukraine just wanted one thing for her milestone birthday – cat food. Mrs. Claudia … Read more
It’s National Pet Day, but if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s seldom a day that passes that you don’t celebrate the inclusion of your other “kids” in your world. So, go ahead and hug, kiss, or pet your babies a little extra today because they make us happier and healthier just by being … Read more
Every morning, an elderly man named Valeriy rises with the sun to feed the homeless pets of Ukraine. He is wandering the streets before most people are awake and is greeted by hungry dogs and cats. He has been caring for the abandoned and stray animals for years, including feeding the stray pets outside … Read more
Life as a stray or unwanted cat is hard. If they’re not living on the streets, those cats are fighting to survive in shelters, often shelters that have high euthanasia rates. According to the ASPCA, around 530,000 cats are euthanized in the United States alone each year. But one shelter that’s fighting against cat … Read more
Wild and stray animals often resort to feral behavior whenever they feel threatened. And even when no danger is around, they respond aggressively due to trauma. They bark or go feral at the first sign of contact and will act like they don’t need your help. For this reason, you need to observe the stray … Read more
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Security is important to all living beings. … Read more
Hello all! This is Briar Rose, a sweet domestic medium-hair kitty who’s not yet 3 years old. She’s currently living in a Virginia shelter waiting for her Prince (or princess) Charming to wake her from her slumber and whisk her away after a gentle kiss on the nose. This is her story: “I’m the beautiful … Read more
This is a story about a beautiful floof named Bleu that is pretty much an all-around perfect cat. After surviving for who knows how long on the streets all by her lonesome, this lovely lady is just such a total sweetheart! She loves to snuggle and even allows you to rub her belly when she’s … Read more
In what-were-they-thinking?! news, it’s being reported that a South Island New Zealand competition encouraging children to kill feral cats for cash has been called off after intense fallout from animal rights groups and others. Hosted by the North Canterbury Hunting Competition, it was announced that they had withdrawn a category offering kids under the age … Read more
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! This isn’t your run of the mill … Read more