Category: Caroline Golon

DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED YOUNG ADULTS SOCIALIZE SPECIAL NEEDS CATS

Through an innovative program in Portland, Maine, young adults with developmental disabilities are making a difference in the lives of special needs shelter cats. According to the Portland Press Herald, The program is a collaboration between the Animal Refuge League and STRIVE, an organization that provides services and recreational opportunities for young people with developmental
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FAMILY GUARD DOG SAVES NEWBORN KITTEN

Tiffany Hull and Drew Johnson of Mount Vernon, Oregon have two dogs who usually spend their time hunting, guarding the property and chasing other animals away. That’s why the couple was shocked when both dogs’ motherly instincts kicked in when they found a helpless kitten in their yard. According to the Blue Mountain Eagle, Chaos,
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HORSE AND DOBERMAN ARE BEST FRIENDS

There’s nothing more heartwarming than to see two species of animals bond. And this special friendship between a white horse and a Doberman pinscher is as heartwarming as they come! Contino, a white horse, and Boss, a Doberman, live on a farm in Peru where they spend their days playing, cuddling and eating together. Boss
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CAT IS VIP GUEST AT EMERGENCY SHELTER

One cat became an exclusive, and only, overnight guest at an Idaho Emergency Shelter after wildfires tore through his community. According to an article in the Idaho Statesman, when wildfires hit Smithville, Idaho, and evacuation orders given, residents Scott Anderson and Kathy Connolly were out of town. As a result, their cat, Dupree, was left
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MAN USES CLIMBING SKILLS TO RESCUE CATS STUCK IN TREES

Pet lovers will do pretty much anything to help animals in need. One man in Washington state has made a career out of rescuing cats stuck in trees! According to ABC News, professional tree climber Shaun Sears operates Canopy Cat Rescue, based in North Bend, Wash. The non-profit organization comes to the rescue when other
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