Posted: November 13, 2009, 3 a.m. EST
Berkeley Outlaws Declawing of Cats
Cats have found another safe haven in Berkeley, Calif., where declawing felines is now a misdemeanor crime. The city joins a growing list of cities, including San Francisco and West Hollywood, that have instituted bans. Los Angeles and Santa Monica also have given preliminary approval to them. Berkeley's city council unanimously voted Tuesday to ban the practice, reports The Associated Press.
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A Patchwork of Food Assistance for Pets
Animal shelters have reported a steep rise in the number of cats and dogs being surrendered as owners face unemployment, home foreclosures, evictions and other financial hardships. But animal welfare groups and even churches are stepping up withbags of kibble and containers of cat litter to help owners keep their pets and to prevent more from being sent to shelters, and sometimes death, reports the New York Times.
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A Cat Craft Project to Honor Homeless Pets
If your family decides it wants an animal to love, please consider adopting a pet from any of the wonderful shelters in your area. I made this black cat to represent the millions of animals waiting for homes, reports the Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal.
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