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STOP DECLAWING Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) is sponsoring Bill SD.2180 which would prohibit declawing in Massachusetts (except in rare medical crises). With passage of Sen. Montigny’s bill, Massachusetts would join California and Rhode Island in enacting legislation to protect cats from declawing. Violators would be subject to fines ranging from $1,000 to $2,500, as well as the possibility of being required to complete a course in the humane treatment
Sadly, Miss Shadow passed during a surgery on August 3rd, 2020. She was a friendly and sweet girl. Her baby, Kismet, recovered from his surgery and will live a long happy life in her memory. My name is Miss Shadow and I’m a 1-2 year old female cat. A nice lady saw me under a car with my baby during a heavy rain storm and took me into her home.
8-21-2019 Thousands of pets have fallen ill or died after consuming certain jerky treats made in China. As a result, the FDA has posted a warning for pet owners: “Jerky pet treats are not required as part of a complete and balanced diet for your pet. If you choose to feed jerky pet treats, watch your pet closely.
One of our care & cleaning volunteers passed away on Sunday, May 13th, 2018. He will be so missed. You can see his obituary here: https://www.brezniakrodman.com/obituary-archive/harvey-soolman/
Seal was an extraordinarily sweet cat who somehow ended up at a shelter in Rhode Island when she was eight years old. The people there decided she was too old to adopt out, so she spent five years at their shelter. When she was thirteen, someone spotted her and brought her to Kitty Connection. I met Seal while doing Care & Cleaning at Kitty Connection, and after hearing her story,
Felix was a 7-to-9-year old big, lovable boy. He lived with his previous human for seven years, but that person had to move to Florida and couldn’t take Felix with him. After bouncing around for a while, Felix came to Kitty Connection – but unfortunately he fell ill around the same time. We wish we had time to find you a new forever home, Felix. We hope you enjoyed your
Kendell was a sweet 8 week old little tabby boy (with beautiful green eyes) who was looking for a home where he could be loved and adored for all the years to come. He never found that home but he was loved at Kitty Connection by all who met him.
Phoebe was adopted 5 years ago by Kathee, Kitty Connection’s photographer. In her new home, she ruled over her step-brothers and step-sisters and was a total “Diva” as befitting a typical “tortie”. She was loved by all who met her and she loved all (humans) and most cats whom she met. She was loved also for her quirky look: one crinkled ear and a unique nose, and for her raspy
The Orphans came to Kitty Connection at 4 weeks old. Unfortunately, despite all the efforts by the dedicated Kitty Connection volunteers, they were not strong enough to survive. They were sweet and cute, and loved in the week that they were with us.
Little baby Zorro did not have the best start in his young life and Kitty Connection volunteers tried their best to give him a chance. Sadly, their efforts were not enough to save him. In the week that KC had him, he was loved and adored.
England, who was adopted from kitty connection 5 to 6 years ago, passed away from a possible heart condition. Her family loved her dearly and is deeply saddened. She will be missed every day.
Yvette was a beautiful, all white, 5 month old girl. She was super friendly and adorable, and was looking forward to being a permanent member of a family. Sadly, she passed away a week later before she could find a home of her own. Now, she is running free with many feline friends in heaven.
Penny was a five year old cat that came to Kitty Connection. She was lively one day and lifeless the next – we think she may have died of FIP. We are sorry we did not have time to get you a forever home, Penny.
Ale was a 12-year old brown tabby who was picked up as a stray in a building, obviously abandoned by his owner. He was curious and laid back at the same time – a perfect gentleman. Unfortunately Ale had liver issues and took a turn for the worst before he found his forever home. Run free, Ale.
Lauri was a very playful, very beautiful kitten with shiny black fur & stunning green eyes. She was struck with bacterial pneumonia, and despite our best efforts, she did not survive the illness. We wish we had time to find you a forever home and see you grow up, Lauri. Here’s a video of her playing with her brother before she got sick: https://youtu.be/N-k89hADewY
Roxy is an affectionate cat, about 11 years old. She faced euthanasia after her owners learned of her diagnosis of diabetes. Their adult daughter reached out for help, and, knowing that diabetes is easily manageable and often curable in cats, I responded. Her description of Roxy: “Roxy’s behaviors: she’s very much a lap cat, and will twirl around your ankles until you kneel down to pet her- after which she
Titan was an 8-10 week old little boy. He was a cute little, all black boy with a little white “blaze” on his chest. Unfortunately he passed away way too young. He was very much loved during is short time with Kitty Connwction.
Oscar was an older cat who was living on the streets, where a nice lady was feeding him. One day she noticed that he didn’t look too good, so she brought him to the vet. Kitty Connection took him from there and found him a great home, along with his cat-friend Pepper. Unfortunately Oscar did not have as much time with his new forever family as we’d hoped. He was
Princess Di was an all black, 6 year old girl whose owners moved away and left her behind. She came to Kitty Connection and was loved in her foster home. She passed away before she could fond her furever home.
Archie was my beloved cat of just one year but he was the love of my life. He got sick and couldn’t pull through. I will surely miss him but I am grateful to have had a beautiful year with him in my life.
Skittles has passed on. He was 4. Here is a picture of him from right before he got really sick. He was so handsome and one of the sweetest cats I ever had the pleasure of sharing my home with. He left us on 04/02/2015, he is deeply missed.
Cherry was originally named Hippo. He was discovered living under a porch and brought to Kitty Connection by a local animal control officer. He was between 10 and 12 when he came to us, and his fur was so severely matted that he was given a lion’s cut. Hippo absolutely loved to be petted, and would roll over to have his belly rubbed. Hippo’s foster mom Rita fell in love
Pepita is a spayed cat who was living in a home but acting like a cat that wasn’t spayed! She was going into “heat” so she was not allowed to stay in her home and, because she was not re-checked by a vet, she may have been put down. She was brought Kitty Connection’s vet and it was found that, although she was spayed, some of an ovary is still
Our sweet, handsome Watson passed over the Rainbow Bridge last night. Watson was surrounded by the love of his foster parents – Steve and Linda. He knew nothing but love, kindness, walks, treats, a cuddly bed and constant companionship for the last 4 months of his life. Even in his last moments of life Watson wanted nothing more than to be with his foster dad. He will be missed tremendously
My name is Chanel and I am one of 5 kittens born in someone’s house where we lived in the hallway. I guess it wasn’t obvious to those people that something was wrong with me. A weepy eye, thick mucous, eventually not noticing an eye, all seemed normal to them. We are just animals. My mom would have sought help for me if she could, but mom was shut in
Dusty’s owner was an elderly man who needed to go to a nursing home, and I took him in to care for him. It soon became apparent that Dusty’s owner wouldn’t be coming home, and it also became apparent that Dusty (aka Londo) won my heart. He was a big sweet fluffy boy who loved attention, but also just loved sitting and looking majestic. He greeted me at the door
We had to lay our big guy Simba to rest tonight. We made sure that the last 2 years of his life that he was with us were the best years of his life. Thank you Kitty Connection for allowing us to have these last couple years with Simba in them. RIP Simba. We love you and wished there was more we could have done to have more time with you
Hobo passed away today. RIP, Hobo. My name is Hobo and I’m a 10 year old male cat. I was picked up off the street as a stray but an old micro chip saved my life and got me back to Kitty Connection. I was in pretty rough shape with my mouth but KC sent me to the vet and I got everything taken care. I am extremely friendly
Molly was a beautiful girl who was adopted by a little girl and her father. She lived for one year in that home being loved every day of her short life.
Joonyor passed away this week. He was a wonderful cat with a loud purr and that purr will be sorely missed on this earth. Now, Joonor is purring for his fellow angels.
One of Kitty Connection’s volunteers, Sue, came across the listing of a beautiful cat named Rondo in 2009. After having Rondo for the better part of a year, Rondo’s sister Claire, came back to Kitty Connections due to a change in circumstance with her first adopted home. Sue took Claire in, and they lived has a very happy family for over four years together. Unfortunately, both Claire and Rondo had
It is with great sadness that we must report that Ranger, a Domestic Short Hair cat that was adopted to his forever home four years ago, has passed away in his sleep. We take comfort in the fact that he spent the last four years in love and happiness with his humans. We at Kitty Connection would like to send our sincere condolences to Katie and her family for their
It is with a very sad and heavy heart that KC lost one of our great success stories, Benjie, as he had to be euthanized. Benjie had ulcers on either side of his tongue and in his mouth. It was awful and the pain he must have endured without showing it was immense. What a trooper he was! Benjie put on a very brave face for his human and hid
A Very Sad Update: Our beloved “Lucy” passed over to the Rainbow Bridge this morning. May she rest in peace and enjoy the Rainbow Bridge. We had a short time with her and wish we could have saved her. She will be missed by so many! Thank you, everyone, for your well wishes and also for offering to take her into your loving homes for the remainder of her short
Maggie was surrendered back to KC at age ten due to allergies. She was sick and neglected weighing only four lbs. She was the sweetest cat nothing but love and deserved better but after fostering her for two days she became too ill to continue so I had to say good bye. Memories of Maggie will stay with me forever. RIP
Halloween is coming! Black cats are often targets for abuse during this superstitious time. Please help your beautiful black feline friends stay safe by keeping them indoors.
Love isn’t something you see with your eyes. I first wrote that sentence almost exactly five years ago. It was part of the cover letter I sent to literary agents, hoping one of them would agree to represent a book I’d written — a memoir called Homer’s Odyssey about my blind cat, Homer. Homer was then 11 years old, a healthy five-pound dynamo of a cat — friendly, courageous and
View Full PostHomer, Heroic Blind ‘Wonder Cat’ Who Inspired Millions, Dies in New York at 16
Meet Honey, a sweet and gentle lab/pit mix girl found roaming the streets with scratches and road-burned feet. What a difference a caring volunteer makes! Honey is currently available for adoption.
British scientists say they have discovered how cats trigger allergies in people, raising hopes for a possible cure to the feline-caused affliction.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge say they have found a protein in cat dander — or dead skin cells — that interacts with a chemical in the human body to cause allergy symptoms, which can range from itching and sneezing to asthma attacks. … View Full PostCat allergy research offers hope of possible cure
Many pit bulls are in need of homes. They along with chihuahuas are the number one euthanized dogs. There are many great pit bulls that deserve a chance at having a home. Most do not do well in pound settings, and it costs them their lives. If you are in the market for a pit bull, please consider participating in Kitty Connection’s “Homes for Pits” program. Sometime taking dogs from
Ali Langlais is a Labor and Employment Law associate at the law firm of Proskauer Rose, LLP. On top of her work in employment law, Ali has committed a significant amount of time to pro bono work dedicated to many important issues, including animal rights. Ali helped ALDF put together a first-of-its-kind petition to the USDA to regulate labels on meat and poultry that contain antibiotics to help prevent the
View Full PostAli Langlais, animal rights activist and Kitty Connection volunteer
Anyone wanting to live longer and cut their risk of suffering from heart disease might want to consider getting a pet. … View Full PostPets may help cut heart disease risk
Their Vocal Cords Were Cut to Stifle Their Voices. They Hope YOU Will Listen to Them…and Share Their Stories. [embed_youtube src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/tnE_3O7QUNY” width=”100%” height=”400px” class=”” id=””] Take 2 minutes to meet Bagel, whose surgically altered barks sound like a cry for “help”… Cody, a former show dog, who struggles to breathe… Lady, given up twice after she was devocalized… and other dogs who speak for themselves and the countless dogs and
Lucky, the calico, was rescued from a bad situation along with two other kittens. One kitten didn’t make it but Karen opened her home to the two remaining kittens, Lucky Lady and Jerry. Lucky Lady passed away recently. She will be missed. Her little friend Jerry misses her immensely and is still being cared for by Karen.
We adopted Mouser in April of 08 and had him for 5 short weeks before it was time to say goodbye, much to soon. It has been a difficult couple of months. You love your pets with everything you are and it doesn’t matter if you had them a lifetime or just briefly. The world is a better place with a cat on your lap and a dog at your
