When we started Karma Cat and Zen Dog, we created a mission and a plan and we set some procedures in place. We did our homework and moved slowly. We gathered some amazing people along the way to help us. All of that is pretty standard … it’s what is supposed to happen so that…
Name the kittens! We rescued these 5 cutie-pies from Newark AHS on 3/4/15 and they needed names so we had a little contest. Donors were entered into a hat and 2 winners were chosen: Kathryn P and Jan L!
The end of 2014 marks the end of 5 calendar years for Karma Cat + Zen Dog! My, how time flies. Sometimes we feel that we haven’t done enough, other times we wonder where we found the time, money and volunteers to pull off mini miracles. Like any year, 2014 had its ups and downs….
How to accomplish your own TNR project! Trap-Neuter-Return, commonly referred to as “TNR,” is the only humane and effective method at controlling feral cat population growth. If you see a colony of cats that you wish to help, it is important that not only food and shelter are provided but also that the population is…
Bring some some into your world this holiday season! All cats 9 months and older only have a $25 adoption donation!
On 11/13/14 at approximately 9am, the NJSPCA raided the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter after months of reports from volunteers and employees. Suspected abuse to many of the animals inside this new, large facility that served 21 towns. On 11/13/14 at approximately 10pm, one veterinarian and a few vet techs were allowed into the shelter to…
Meet Courtney. When found, she was homeless and pregnant. VERY pregnant. Within 5 days of being placed in a foster home, she gave birth to four kittens. Courtney is estimated to only be 10 months old: A BABY HAVING BABIES! But then she got ill and was rushed to the veterinarian with her kittens. The…
Wait, what? Yup, you read that title correctly: LIVING WITH HERPES. Feline Herpes, that is. Sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, + congestion … kitty got a cold? Maybe, but if the symptoms are persistent and/or reoccurring – it could be feline herpes, also known as feline viral rhinopneumonitis (FVR), rhinotracheitis virus and/or feline herpesvirus type…
This fall we were overwhelmed with the abandonment of 10 kittens at two separate adoption days. As a rescue group, with limited foster space, these events can be very hard to manage. Add malnourished, flea-ridden and then ringworm and it’s more like a disaster. In September, the seven-pack of Gallagher, Mischa, Brody, Natalie, Pedro, Nicole…
I live in a land of lists. Adopted animals, adoptable animals, TNR locations & requests, animals that need to be spayed/neutered, things to do, people to call/email, donations, expenses, pros, cons, ups and downs … When looking back on any time period, I tend to categorize events so that I can try to make sense…