Community helps student pay for cat surgery

A student can’t afford her cat’s surgery, but she gets unexpected help

A young student had an injured cat who needed costly treatment. The pet owner was desperate to treat her ailing companion, but the cat surgery would cost thousands of dollars. In short, the clinic was asking for money she didn’t have. However, when they heard about her plight, a slew of individuals, including a veterinarian, … Read more

A grey fever coat kitten stands next to his black cat brother who is sticking his tongue out

Kitten refuses to leave his premie brother’s side and helps him to survive

Since being born premature and abandoned by their mother, kittens Laszlo and Lestat have always had each others’ backs. They even helped to nurse one another through illness to stay alive. The two were found abandoned in a backyard with their other siblings and taken in by the Orphan Kitten Club. Lestat was placed in … Read more

Paralyzed grey cat uses spinal walker

Disabled cat goes paw to paw with frogs, cows, and alligators for the title of ‘America’s Favorite Pet’

Tyson, a cat that was paralyzed after a dog attack, is vying for the title of “America’s Favorite Pet.” Tyson was injured when he was just 1-month-old. He was diagnosed as being paralyzed from a whiplash injury after the attack. Miraculously, the dog didn’t break any of Tyson’s bones. It also didn’t tear his skin. … Read more

A paraplegic orange tabby cat sits on his front paws with his back legs in a split

This paraplegic cat can get around incredibly fast on just his two front paws

George is a very fast cat that loves to sprint around his house. And the ginger cat does it with just his front two legs since he is paraplegic. The orphaned cat is currently being fostered by UC Davis students Natalie Laurie and Claire Chung. The women came across George through the Orphan Kitty Project. … Read more

Picture of tabby cat and picture of green bird bath

Woman sets up bird bath to honor the memory of her departed cat

It is an undeniable tragedy when someone’s animal companion passes away. This woman had to face the loss of her beloved cat, Oscar, and she honored his memory in a beautiful way. Hug your cats a little tighter Oscar’s owner described him as an “indoor kitty who always craved the outdoors.” He was an escape … Read more