500 cats crammed in to “cat sanctuary” got rescued

October 6th, 2006

The Cat SanctuaryHundreds of cats in north Idaho have been taken from a non-profit cat sanctuary. Humane Society officials seized more than 500 animals, mostly cats, from The Voices of Animals Camelot Sanctuary after discovering many of the cats were in extremely bad health.

Bonner County Sheriff’s deputies found those 500 cats crammed in to nine dilapidated trailers covered in filth and feces.

Sheriff’s deputies raided the Camelot Sanctuary Thursday and ordered the owner, Ed Crizwell, off the 20-acre site.

The Humane Society said Criswell and Cheryl L. Perkins have been charged with 21 counts each of neglect and cruelty to animals, which can result in a $300 fine and/or up to six months in jail per count.

When officers walked through the shelter they say they found dying cats and the remains of about 40 animals in freezers. Crizwell says he took in cats that other people refused to care for, by people unwilling to care for the animals themselves.
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Explaining a cat’s defensive behavior aka hissing

October 5th, 2006

Hiss and Tell: True Stories from the Files of a Cat ShrinkAn angry cat can be quite intimidating. Your usually cool cat suddenly crouches, half opens his mouth, draws back his lips, and bares his teeth in a terrifying expression. And then he expels his breath in a loud hiss. It’s enough to deter anyone – or anything.

But that’s the whole point. And what could be more intimidating than sounding like one of the world’s most fearsome animals – the snake. The sound your cat makes – as well as its grimace – resembles that of a snake right before it strikes. And the message is clear: This is a warning, and any further threatening behavior toward me is at your peril.
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Sleepy kitty making biscuits

October 4th, 2006

Daphne, an 8-week old kitten is sleepy. She wants to dough-knead, stretch and scratch, but ooh soo sleepy…


October Libra pet horoscope

October 3rd, 2006

Horoscope: Libra: 2007 Mini Day-to-Day CalendarIn 2006 you will discover that the more you speak out (not a big task for a charming Libran animal), the more you will be heard. Dog shows, animal shelter, family outings, be inquisitive and you will make a difference in your life and make your humans smile.

Animal and human relationhips: This is the year for you peace-keeping, partner-seeking pets to stop giving all your unconditional love and start getting rewards.

Health and well-being: It’s time to shake bad behavior (such as food aggression or begging for food) because it will make you a healthier animal and you won’t tilt the scales (fat cat knows what we mean ;) ).

2006 Pet tip: Be courageous. Take chances and you may be surprised by the outcome and feel totally balanced.

New cat and dog breeds?

October 2nd, 2006

Here you can see the rare and very dangerous Sharcat.
Sharcat

Recently spotted was this Seadog hopping on the beach.
Seadog

See more “animal kingdom” crazy hybrids at funpic :-P