Why are they the lucky ones? Because a compassionate animal control officer (ACO) called on rescue groups to get the very pregnant Zazzles out of the shelter so she could have her babies in a quiet, calm environment. This ACO reached out so that all of these cats would have a chance at life and…
Some days you get smacked in the face with an event that you just didn’t think could happen so soon. Such was the case on 1.31.13. Gilda McCauley (board member, foster, rescuer, adoption coordinator and friend) lost a short, but fierce, battle with cancer the evening of January 31, 2013. She passed away in the…
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My, my – how time flies! We are approaching the third anniversary of the Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society in March 2013!! The following list would not have been possible without ALL of YOU! 154 cats adopted this year: 32 cats still in our care (as of 1/1/13 – some of these have been…
Happy Holidays to all our friends and supporters! It’s YOUR love, encouragement and support that creates the successes we have each year – Thank You!
It’s a very happy holiday for one special kitty: 11 yr old, 1 eyed Capt Jack is now in his forever-forever home!! We have cared for him for the past 2 years – you can read about his 2010 rescue here: http://karmacatzendog.org/2010/12/south-5th-street-apt-kitties/
UPDATE 11/11/12 200pm: A large large donation was made to Staten Island Feral Initiative today: cat food (200+ cans & 2 large bags), carriers, toys, treats, litter, litter boxes, beds & linens. Thank you to everyone that donated – the feral cat caregivers were so grateful. Elena assembled over 30 volunteers today to build approximately…
Tuesday, October 16 is National Feral Cat Day What’s a Feral Cat? Alley Cat Allies quickly describes the difference between a feral cat and a stray cat in this video: The video was made in 2009 when approximately 70% of all cats entering animal shelters in the U.S. were killed. The situation has improved, but…
It was Shiloh’s eyes that stole Nancy’s heart. “She was a beautiful kitten, with beautiful eyes, that deserved every chance at a better life.” Others may not have been so patient. When Nancy first found the kitten, Shiloh was part of a feral cat colony living in the wooded area behind her apartment complex. Last…