Extra: In Maine, 22 abandoned cats rescued by volunteers now need homes

In the small city of Belfast, Maine, a group of cat-loving volunteers has undertaken a massive rescue effort. The discovery of 22 abandoned cats and kittens has driven a group of local cat lovers to trap and rescue these cats, get them veterinary care–which many of them desperately need, since they have infections and other [...]

I’m worried about an injured cat. I don’t know if he has an owner. What can I do to help him?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I live on a main road. It’s a small town area, but the main road is used by a lot of 18-wheelers as well as commuters who come to town for work. My two cats are indoor only, but the majority of folks in my neighborhood seem to have outdoor [...]

Doing our part to help the rescuers

We’re taking the inspriation for this week’s column from Aleksandra, a volunteer for AdoptAPet.com (formerly 1-800-SaveAPet.com), who wrote us asking if we could add a link to her organization on our website. Because we’re huge fans of animal rescue, we’re absolutely going to link to AdoptAPet.com. But we’re going to do even more than that! [...]

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