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Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 26 – Clear Creek Cat Rescue in Alaska
Clear Creek Cat Rescue was originally founded to help find homes for the Mat-Su Animal Shelter’s cat population. Gradually they have expanded to cover a broader portion of the state and to take in cats that are strays or otherwise homeless. CCCR also takes in homeless cats of all kinds, including ferals; they also sometimes accept cats from private individuals and other rescues when there is a need to do so. Kelly Nash Read more »
Episode 104 – Julia Grosz
Julia Grosz founded Cat Hustler as a means to teach cat volunteers everywhere how to write more compelling copy and improve their adoptions through social media. Since its founding in 2016, she’s worked with shelters and rescues from DC to Anchorage, AK on developing more effective techniques for marketing adoptable cats. She currently hosts free webinars on these techniques and speaks at conferences. She also visits shelters around the MidAtlantic to troubleshoot cats that can’t seem to catch an adopter’s eye. Rachael Read more »
Turritopsis nutricula Immortal jellyfish is the only species known to live forever.
Immortal Jellyfish Facts The immortal jellyfish (scientific name – Turritopsis nutricula) was discovered in 1883 in the Mediterranean Sea. However, it’s extremely unique regeneration powers were not known to researchers and scientists until the mid-1990s. The unique regeneration process of the mature immortal jellyfish is quite unique. When it is injured or starving, it will attach itself to a surface in warm waters and turns into a sort of living blob. From this blob state, its cells will undergo a process called “transdifferentiation”. Transdifferentiation is a process wherein cells will turn into different kinds of cells. For instance, the muscle cells […] Read more »
Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 26 – Connecticut Cat Connection in Connecticut
Connecticut Cat Connection estimates that on average they helping over 500 cats each year with the help of their volunteers. This is a tremendous success, however, it comes with much effort and with high financial costs, including high medical expenses associated with a no-kill policy. In 2015, they moved to their new adoption center, which gives them hope to expand in the future and will allow them to keep growing and helping more animals and to better support their community. Listen and learn what their future holds and see how you can help! To learn more about Connecticut Cat Connection, […] Read more »
Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 25 – Furry Friends Foster and Rescue in Connecticut
The Furry Friends Foster and Rescue, Inc brings dogs into their rescue primarily from municipal Connecticut pounds. When space is available in the rescue, they also help dogs whose families are unable to continue to care for them for a variety of reasons. When considering rescuing a dog who resides with a private family (owner surrender) they first meet the dog and evaluate him/her to make sure they have the ability to meet the dog’s needs and secondly to find an appropriate foster home for the dog. Kelly Nash Read more »
Episode 103 – Sterling “TrapKing” Davis
The founder of TrapKing in Atlanta, GA is Sterling Davis, a well-traveled Veteran who loves to entertain people with his music & enjoys interacting with all people. He’s always had a soft spot for all animals but there is just something special about cats and the way he connects with them. The work he’s doing to not only save the lives of cats but to educate the public about spay/neutering and overpopulation is incredible and we hope you’ll tune in to hear his story and be as inspired as we were! Rachael Read more »
Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 25 – Humane Society of Western Montana
The Humane Society of Western Montana does a wonderful job caring for the animals in their shelter, boasting a 98% adoption rate. There are 3 components to their adoption program – Seniors for Seniors, Buddy Adoptions and Headed Home Reservation. They also have a wonderful foster program called “H.O.P.E Foster” and each animal that enters their facility receives the necessary medical and behavioral evaluation prior to being adopted out. Check out their website today to learn more! Kelly Nash Read more »
National Mutt Day
National Mutt Day Mutts, crossbreds, and mixed-breeds- no matter what you call them, these dogs of many breeds are really something pretty special. These oftentimes overlooked dogs make the best companions and come along with so many benefits. I mean come on, we are all mutts if you think about it! We all come from different backgrounds and are all blends of different countries, nationalities, and races. What could be better than a dog of a similar background? National Mutt Day was created by Celebrity Pet Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige, and founded in 2005. The holiday […] Read more »