Jake Henderson

For as long as he could remember, ten year old Harry had wanted a cat of his own. He imagined afternoons spent playing on the floor, evenings with a warm bundle of fur beside him, and a companion who would be waiting when he came home from school. So when his parents finally agreed to … Read more

After more than a decade in the same home, a tabby cat named Pumpkin found herself at a veterinarian’s office under circumstances that left staff stunned. Pumpkin had spent 11 years with her owner. By all accounts, she was healthy, friendly, and full of personality. But when her owner brought her to the clinic, it … Read more

When Violet arrived at the Effingham County Animal Shelter in Illinois, staff quickly noticed she was not like many of the other animals that come through their doors. The Siamese cat was calm, friendly, and clearly comfortable around people. She leaned into head scratches and seemed eager for attention, as if she had once known … Read more

Volunteers arriving at a rescue center never quite know what they will find waiting for them. But when staff at Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions discovered a small crate left outside their door, they knew something was wrong. The container looked out of place, sitting quietly at the entrance as if someone had hoped it would … Read more

In what’s being described as one of the most disturbing cases of animal neglect ever reported in Arkansas. Rescuers are racing against time to save more than 100 cats trapped in horrific conditions inside a Faulkner County home. The shocking discovery came after a local resident reached out to rescuers, pleading for help after stumbling … Read more

What began as an ordinary walk through the park quickly turned into something Kelly says she will never forget. Earlier this year, the Michigan resident was out with her dog when she noticed something unusual near a drinking fountain. A small box sat off to the side, easy to overlook unless you were paying attention. … Read more

When a kind passerby noticed a tired looking cat wandering alone earlier this month, she assumed she was helping a stray that needed care. The animal appeared exhausted and thin, as if she had been surviving on her own for quite some time. Wanting to make sure the cat was safe, the woman brought her … Read more

For a long time, five year old Finnegan waited for someone to notice him. The gentle cat had already spent more than a year living at Chesapeake Feline Association in North East, Maryland. Day after day he watched other cats leave for new homes while he stayed behind. Volunteers grew fond of him, describing him … Read more

When volunteers at Saving Sage Animal Rescue in South Florida arrived one morning last month, they were met with a quiet but emotional surprise. Sitting outside the shelter doors was a pet carrier. Inside was a gentle male cat. Tucked beside him was a handwritten note that immediately stopped staff in their tracks. The message … Read more

Most people react to a parking ticket the same way. A sigh. Maybe a bit of frustration. Then comes the annoying step of digging out a wallet and paying the fine. But in one American city, drivers were suddenly given an option that sounded more like a social experiment than a traffic policy. Instead of … Read more