Cats

• Hero neighbours rescue cat from house fire in southwest Calgary

  As flames engulfed the house next door, three men forced their way into the Woodbine home, kicking down the door and rescued Henry the cat.

  Fire

  Jun 13
  
• Secret lives of cats: ‘Cat-cam’ research study heading to B.C.

  “We brought them over as our companion animals, so we want to know if this introduced species is having an impact on the native species,” said researcher Jonathan Chu.

  Canada

  Apr 6
  
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• ‘Purr-fect’ cat companions join Edmonton’s Salvation Army Centre of Hope

  Four new furry friends are bringing smiles to the faces of residents in Edmonton supportive living centres.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 3
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• Winnipeg Animal Services invites community to Christmas Day open house

  Winnipeg Animal Services are inviting people to its shelter on Christmas Day to hang out with the pups that aren't fortunate enough to have a "fureverhome." 

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2023
• Kingston Humane society overrun with animals and facing rising costs

  The Kingston Humane Society is desperately looking for volunteers and donations. The Humane Society's Exec. Dir. says the organization has been over capacity for more than a year.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
• 11 animals seized from south Edmonton home

  A number of dogs and cats have been seized from a south Edmonton house after officers found them in "concerning conditions" including multiple beagles, boston terriers and cats.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
• 5 cats rescued from London, Ont., basement fire

  Four kittens and an adult cat were saved. Crews used a pet oxygen mask to revive the adult cat, officials say. Damage to the building is pegged at $10,000.

  Fire

  Jul 8, 2023
• Kingston Humane Society limits services to deal with overcrowding issues

  The Kingston Humane Society has a capacity for 144 cats and dogs. The shelter says it has had at least 230 animals in their care for 20 months, and hopes a brief closure will help.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
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• New Calgary pet advocacy centre to offer support to owners facing hardship

  A new Calgary facility promises to help struggling pet owners get access to supplies and care for their beloved pets. The Parachutes for Pets Advocacy Centre opens in September.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
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• Alberta pet shelters seeing more and more pets abandoned at their doors

  The number of pets abandoned at Calgary shelters has increased year over year.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023