by DustyAdmin | Dec 22, 2020 | Feline Health, Rescue, Research, Uncategorized
By Jeffy the Journalist Ringworm is never on a kitty’s Christmas list to Santa. (Composite photo Dusty Rainbolt from DepositPhotos.com) Ringworm. The word strikes fear in the hearts of animal shelter staff and any human who lives with kitties (or pooches or...
by DustyAdmin | Dec 9, 2018 | Patron Saint, Rescue, Special Days, Uncategorized
St. Martin de Porres Patron Saint of Veterinarians, Rescuers, People of Color, Television, Hair Dressers & Trekkies What do veterinarians, people of color, Trekkies and hairdressers have in common? In times of need they can all call upon St. Martin de Porres. He...
by DustyAdmin | Jun 12, 2017 | Black cats, good fortune, Rescue, Research
Crazy cat faces may have made Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub and Colonel Meow internet sensations, but a new study speculates facial expressions do not help homeless cats find forever families. The study, published in the journal, Applied Animal Behaviour Science, says...
by DustyAdmin | May 4, 2017 | Rescue, Review, Uncategorized
Tomahawk Quick Draw Net seemed like a good idea at the time I very seldom write negative reviews, but I’m mad as heck that a lightweight fishing net is being marketed by reputable animal control outlets as a viable cat rescue tool. Several years ago I bought a Quick...
by DustyAdmin | Dec 3, 2014 | Cats, Rescue, Special Days, Special Needs Pets, Uncategorized
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day. There are so many wonderful animals disabilities in shelters. Why not open your home to a special needs dog or cat? The kitty below is Leggo, a stray who lost his leg inside a car engine. He’s...
by DustyAdmin | Oct 24, 2014 | Cat Writers' Association, Obituary, Rescue
Friends, Cat Lovers, Countrymen, Lend me you ear. I know politicians have a bad habit of saying “mission accomplished” before the job is really finished, but I believe I can say that, mostly. With the exception of Lilly, all of Lorie’s babies are in...
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