# animal cruelty (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover animal cruelty. Page: Feed: --- ## [Senior Cat Who Survived a Car Accident Made a Full Recovery, Tongue Out and Looking Unimpressed Either Way](https://www.lovemeow.com/senior-cat-survived-car-accident-2677741616.html) _2026-08-21 · Amy Bojo · Love Meow_ A gentle senior Persian cat survived being hit by a car and made a full recovery. Despite facing hard times, this sweet and fluffy survivor keeps his tongue peeking out with a funny, unimpressed look on his face. Thomas Credit: AMA Animal Rescue Thomas came into rescue most frighteningly. He had been hit by a car, and against every expectation, he survived. Hurting and in desperate need of help,… ## [Cat with 3 Legs Meets Kind Woman For Coffee and Insists on Making It to His Forever Home](https://www.lovemeow.com/three-legged-cafe-cat-home-2677726225.html) _2026-08-19 · Megan Marie · Love Meow_ A cat with only three legs meets a kind woman for coffee at a cat café. He insisted on making that meeting turn into his forever home. Meowth Credit: Meow Parlour Meow Parlour , the first cat café in New York City, took in Meowth from a previous rescue. They had already flagged an old injury to his left hind leg but noted it wasn't causing any issues. Meowth became one of Meow Parlour's… ## [Kitten Foster Takes in Tuxedo Sisters and Notices Neither One Can Stay Mad Long Enough to Finish a Fight](https://www.lovemeow.com/bonded-kitten-sisters-one-home-2677721683.html) _2026-08-18 · Amy Bojo · Love Meow_ A foster took in two tuxedo kitten sisters, and it did not take long to notice that whatever disagreements break out between them, neither one can hold a grudge long enough to see it through before they are curled up together again. Goose and Goji Credit: Catz 4 Life, Inc. Goose and Goji do just about everything as a pair. They sleep curled against each other, chase one another across the room in… ## [That Type Of People](https://protestfamily.com/2026/08/18/support/) _2026-08-18 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ ## [Cat Rescued by First Responders From NYC Bridge Now Refuses to Drink Water Without One Paw in the Bowl](https://www.lovemeow.com/cat-rescued-williamsburg-bridge-ledge-2677716818.html) _2026-08-17 · Megan Marie · Love Meow_ A black tuxedo cat was spotted clinging to a ledge on the Manhattan-bound side of the Williamsburg Bridge. After first responders rescued him, the thing his shelter cannot stop talking about is how he drinks his water, with a paw planted right in the bowl. Willie Bee Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC Willie Bee is a five-year-old tuxedo cat, and his path into safety started in about the most… ## [Best Cat Rescue Stories of July 2026](https://www.lovemeow.com/best-cat-rescue-stories-july-2026-2677704736.html) _2026-08-15 · Megan Marie · Love Meow_ Every month, LoveMeow's editorial team reports original cat rescue stories sourced directly from shelters, foster families, and rescue organizations across the United States, Europe, and many other countries. These are the seven cat rescue stories that resonated most with readers in July 2026, ranked by reader engagement and total page views. The 7 Best Cat Rescue Stories of July 2026 Harry,… ## [Cat Rescued From the Toughest Colony in New York Taught Herself to Switch On Her Own Toy](https://www.lovemeow.com/clever-cat-teaches-herself-toy-2677702896.html) _2026-08-13 · Amy Bojo · Love Meow_ A cat came out of one of the toughest colonies in Queens, New York, and once she was safe indoors, she did something her foster had never seen any cat do before: she taught herself to switch on her own spinning toy. Potato Credit: Little Wanderers NYC Potato is one of The Little Wanderers NYC's recent rescues, and her path to safety came down to a single moment of compassion. A trapper had first… ## [Kitten Who Survived Being Dragged by a Dog Now Trusts Enough to Purr Into Every Gentle Hand](https://www.lovemeow.com/kitten-survived-dog-attack-rescue-2677689464.html) _2026-08-12 · Megan Marie · Love Meow_ A kitten survived being dragged by a dog when she was barely two pounds, and now, safe with the rescuers who pulled her through, she purrs and kneads the moment a kind hand cradles her. Quinn Credit: Alley Cat Rescue Quinn is one of Alley Cat Rescue 's newest arrivals in Mount Rainier, MD, and the road that brought her to safety was anything but gentle. As a very young kitten, out on her own and… ## [Kittens Rescued From a Crawl Space Under Home, Now They Keep Pausing Mid-Play to Make Sure You're Watching](https://www.lovemeow.com/bonded-kitten-brothers-crawl-space-2677684249.html) _2026-08-11 · Megan Marie · Love Meow_ Two bonded kitten brothers named Ricky and Reggie hid so far beneath a house that the people trying to save them had to crawl in after them, and today they cannot get through a burst of zoomies without pausing to make sure their person is doing okay. Ricky & Reggie Credit: catz4life Their story began with a colony and a mother cat who had one very particular talent. During a TNR (trap, neuter, and… ## [Thetford](https://protestfamily.com/2026/08/10/thetford/) _2026-08-10 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PrvzuOOiduJd) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [A Black Cat Hours From Being Put Down for Being Unwanted Has Spent Nine Years Proving Everyone Wrong](https://www.lovemeow.com/black-kitten-becomes-adventure-seeker-2677674747.html) _2026-08-08 · Megan Marie · Love Meow_ Today is International Cat Day. This is the story we wanted to tell. In 2016, a tiny black kitten was hours from being euthanized when a stranger had him pushed into his arms with no warning and no say in the matter. Neither of them wanted this. Simon Credit: JJ Yosh JJ Yosh was a filmmaker and adventurer living life entirely on his own terms. His landlord had a litter of rescue kittens that were… ## [Cat Who Beat a Rare Skin Condition Now Runs the Clinic and Gives Staff a Love Tap When Food Is Late](https://www.lovemeow.com/sassy-cat-runs-vet-clinic-2677669728.html) _2026-08-07 · Amy Bojo · Love Meow_ A cat who beat a rare skin condition now runs the animal clinic she lives in, supervising the staff from the heating pad and delivering a firm love tap to anyone slow with her dinner. Columbia Credit: Abandoned Pet Rescue Columbia, a six-year-old tabby, lives at the on-site clinic of Abandoned Pet Rescue , a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and by all accounts she runs the place. She… ## [Mama Cat Took a Rescue a Long Time to Trap, Now She Comes Out for the Voices She Loves Most](https://www.lovemeow.com/cat-rescued-with-three-kittens-2677663968.html) _2026-08-06 · Megan Marie · Love Meow_ A mama cat took a rescue a long time to be trapped. Although she still watches new faces from a hiding spot, she now peeks out and comes over to say hello the moment she hears a voice she has come to love. Cafecita Credit: Orphan Kitten Project Her rescue began with a stranger who noticed a mother cat and her babies in need of help. "A Good Samaritan reached out to the rescue by email, asking for… ## [The Toilet Police](https://protestfamily.com/2026/08/06/the-toilet-police-2/) _2026-08-06 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ ## [Legislative Victory! Bond-or-forfeit Bills Passed!](https://michiganhumane.org/legislative-victory-bond-or-forfeit-bills-passed/) _2026-07-28 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ Michigan has officially enacted Public Acts 0087 and 0088, establishing a new bond-or-forfeit procedure for animals seized in cruelty and neglect cases. Signed by Governor Whitmer, this vital legislation protects animal welfare by ensuring timely care bonds or prompt custody transfers, saving valuable shelter resources while upholding due process. ## [Front Row Seat](https://protestfamily.com/2026/07/24/front-row-seat/) _2026-07-24 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ ## [The Breakfast Show](https://protestfamily.com/2026/07/22/the-breakfast-show/) _2026-07-22 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ Ferrari hosts the breakfast showOn Reform UK radioHas Jenrick perma-bookedNow that Nigel’s cookedSays poor people just make poor choicesAmplifies far-right voicesTalks down to expertsTalks up the blackshirtsExaggerates the threat from refugeesWould have them banged up under lock and keyAnd champions the NIMBY folk of Piddington This is how it works, of courseThe background sound of… Continue… ## [The Tolpuddle Martyrs](https://protestfamily.com/2026/07/20/the-tolpuddle-martyrs/) _2026-07-20 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ ## [ICE 4 Jesus](https://protestfamily.com/2026/07/14/ice-4-jesus/) _2026-07-14 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ ## [Nigel’s Crooked Millions](https://protestfamily.com/2026/07/07/nigels-crooked-millions/) _2026-07-07 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zJrXSBDMenva) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Regulating Pet Cemeteries in Michigan](https://michiganhumane.org/regulating-pet-cemeteries-in-michigan/) _2026-07-02 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ For many, pets are cherished family members, and finding a respectful final resting place for them is an important part of the healing process. Despite 90 years of history in the state, Michigan’s pet cemetery industry currently lacks the regulation necessary to protect grieving pet owners from negligent or unscrupulous operators. We are actively advocating for the passage of SB 157, which would… ## [WSO Auction – Handwritten Lyrics](https://protestfamily.com/2026/06/26/wso-auction-handwritten-lyrics/) _2026-06-26 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ Our friend, Ian Moss has organised a fund raiser for Pauline Town at the Station Hotel in Ashton Under Lyne, and these are our contributions, handwritten on A4 paper. If you fancy owning one or both, you can bid here and here. ## [A Two Grand Hat](https://protestfamily.com/2026/06/18/a-two-grand-hat-2/) _2026-06-18 · protestfamily · Steve White & The Protest Family_ ## [I Found a Stray Dog – What Should I Do?](https://michiganhumane.org/i-found-a-stray-dog-what-should-i-do/) _2026-06-17 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ Spotted a loose dog on your summer walk? Before you step in, learn the essential steps for keeping everyone safe, identifying owners via tags or microchips, and navigating Michigan’s 48-hour legal reporting requirements. Read our quick guide to find out how you can legally and safely help a lost pet find its way home. ## [It’s Time to Pass Queenie’s Law and End Animal Testing in Michigan](https://michiganhumane.org/its-time-to-pass-queenies-law-and-end-animal-testing-in-michigan/) _2026-05-26 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ Michigan Humane President and CEO Matt Pepper calls for the passage of Queenie’s Law (HB 4254 and SB 127) to end painful and invasive dog testing at Wayne State University, urging our community to stand up for animals and ensure pets experience a life of love rather than a lab. ## [Birds at Large: Recent Items Relevant to My Interests as Someone Who Complains About Things](http://www.thebirdist.com/2026/05/birds-at-large-recent-items-relevant-to.html) _2026-05-21 · NickL · The Birdist_ Among the many things I enjoy -- a list that also includes Cape Cod Dark Russet chips; rubbing my face really hard; deeply inhaling a fresh can of Play-doh; gas station coffee; calling people "Big Dog" when I can't remember their names; new socks; and Monty Python records -- is complaining when birds are shown incorrectly in the world of normals. Here are some recent ones. A Bag of Thistle Seed at… ## [Michigan Veterinary Telemedicine Update: What You Need to Know](https://michiganhumane.org/michigan-veterinary-telemedicine-update-what-you-need-to-know/) _2026-05-21 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ Michigan legislators are debating crucial updates to veterinary telemedicine. Read our latest update on the fight to expand virtual care, break down accessibility barriers for pet owners, and trust veterinarians to do what’s best for Michigan pets. ## [Texas 2026 Part 2 - Birding Top 5s](http://www.thebirdist.com/2026/05/texas-2026-part-2-birding-top-5s.html) _2026-05-10 · NickL · The Birdist_ After the Texas Library Association Conference I talked about in Part 1 it was time for some bird-finding. Texas has one of the biggest bird lists in the country, and my friend Brendan and I had five whole days to check it out. I've birded southern Texas a bunch of times but Brendan had never been, so much of our trip was spent pursuing lifers for him. There were a couple of new ABA birds I could… ## [Texas 2026 Part 1 - Texas Library Association Conference](http://www.thebirdist.com/2026/04/texas-2026-part-1-texas-library.html) _2026-04-08 · NickL · The Birdist_ Ugh I typed this all out once and none of it saved for some reason. I'll do a shorter version here sorry. I went to Texas last week. I spent the first part of the trip in Houston, promoting my new book World Without Birds at the Texas Library Association conference. Up here where I live, I can't think of a conversation about Texan librarians that isn't about how they're facing book bans and other… ## [The Legacy of Mr. Fluffypants: From Critical Care to a Lifetime of Love](https://michiganhumane.org/the-legacy-of-mr-fluffypants-from-critical-care-to-a-lifetime-of-love/) _2026-03-31 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ When Mr. Fluffypants arrived at Michigan Humane in 2021, he needed more than just a doctor—he needed a community. His journey from a serious accident to five years of wagging tails and neighborhood walks is a testament to what we can achieve when we pull together. Today, we honor his memory by looking forward to the next animal who needs a village to survive. ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1u8gdBE2jcXm) _2026-03-31 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [World Without Birds Book Release](http://www.thebirdist.com/2026/03/world-without-birds-book-release.html) _2026-03-14 · NickL · The Birdist_ My latest book, World Without Birds , came out on March 3, 2026, and it's been a fun week. An odd part about a book coming out is that it's been a long time since I wrote it. The researching and writing for World Without Birds happened in 2021 and 2022, mostly. There was quite a bit of editing and fact checking since then, along with time for the good folks at Workman to work with the amazing Asia… ## [World Without Birds out now!](http://www.thebirdist.com/2026/03/world-without-birds-out-now.html) _2026-03-03 · NickL · The Birdist_ Really proud to announce that my new book, WORLD WITHOUT BIRDS , is out today from Workman! It's a rollicking and positive run through bird conservation topics around the world. A follow-up to writer Mark Kurlansky's 2012 book WORLD WITHOUT FISH , Birds is a great introduction for young folks (8-15) to learn about bird threats and conservation successes in habitats around the world. It's a brisk… ## [The Worst Shirt I've Ever Seen](http://www.thebirdist.com/2026/03/the-worst-shirt-ive-ever-seen.html) _2026-03-02 · NickL · The Birdist_ Everything in the world is terrible and it's not even fun to point it out anymore. Social media is a wasteland of unending complaints, where slights, slams, digs, bitches, moans, jabs, and whines pile up and blow around like dunes. Like a desert, it's a slog and it stings your eyes. Worst of all, dust is just dust. All the complaints are given equal weight (which is to say, no weight at all).… ## [Telehealth Bills Pass the House](https://michiganhumane.org/telehealth-bills-pass-the-house/) _2025-11-26 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ The first half of the 2025-2026 legislative session has been historically unproductive for the Michigan legislature. As of November 18, \[…\] ## [An a Couple of Podcasts](http://www.thebirdist.com/2025/11/an-couple-of-podcasts.html) _2025-11-05 · NickL · The Birdist_ Hey all I just wanted to post these here so I have them and don't forget them and maybe one day stumble upon them as an old man trying to remember what my voice once sounded like. I was honored to join Tommy Siegal and Billy Libby on their excellent Extremely Accurate Bird Songs podcast to talk about one of the world's gnarliest birds, the Osprey. Listen on Spotify here or Apple Podcasts here. I… ## [Weird Guys Harming Birds for Social Media Clout](http://www.thebirdist.com/2025/10/weird-guys-harming-birds-for-social.html) _2025-10-13 · NickL · The Birdist_ I am mostly writing this post so people will have something to link to for Community Notes. Nothing is more depressing to me than the Clicks Economy laying bare the ignorance and lizard brains of social media users around the world. Clicks and views get followers and clout, and the things that get clicks and views are always the dumbest and most base. Nothing's changed -- people aren't dumber --… ## [New Bill Would Create a Tax Credit for Animal Foster Care Providers](https://michiganhumane.org/new-bill-would-create-a-tax-credit-for-animal-foster-care-providers/) _2025-10-02 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ People who volunteer to provide foster care for animals in need save both animal and human lives. Michigan Humane helped \[…\] ## [Halloween Safety Tips](https://michiganhumane.org/halloween-safety-tips/) _2025-09-30 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ Halloween is a fun time for families. Costumes, candy, and parties are exciting for both kids and adults, and including \[…\] ## [A Family’s Legacy of Love for Animals](https://michiganhumane.org/a-familys-legacy-of-love-for-animals/) _2025-09-30 · Michigan Humane · Michigan Humane – Adopt a Pet Today_ October is National Family History Month, a time to honor the stories and traditions that have shaped us and to \[…\] ## [Birding Oaxaca Mexico June 2025](http://www.thebirdist.com/2025/08/birding-oaxaca-mexico-june-2025.html) _2025-08-25 · NickL · The Birdist_ My buddy Ed said he was going to a conference in Oaxaca, Mexico and was tacking on a few days to go birding. Does anyone want to come? he said. Yes, we (Ian and I) replied. YES, we screamed. We bought tickets. Ed had already hired a guide before we even knew we were coming. I don't usually hire a guide on birding trips because I like the feeling of finding stuff myself. But I think I'm over it! We… ## [Tufted Puffin in the Gulf of Maine](http://www.thebirdist.com/2025/06/tufted-puffin-in-gulf-of-maine.html) _2025-06-16 · NickL · The Birdist_ Warming temperatures in the Arctic are keeping the Northwest Passage open longer, making it easier than ever for seabirds to move between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. It's happening in drips and drabs (is that the expression? what the hell is a drab? No, I will not look it up), but it's happening. There's been a Northern Gannet on the Farallones . Ancient Murrelets have been seen off the coast… ## [Somerset County (Maine) Big Day 2025](http://www.thebirdist.com/2025/05/somerset-county-maine-big-day-2025.html) _2025-05-20 · NickL · The Birdist_ \[Adopted from a post I sent to the Maine Birds listserv\] Every year a group of us tries to spend an intensive day of birding in a county outside our Cumberland County homes. This year we set our sights on Somerset County. Yesterday, Monday May 19, a group of us including Doug Hitchcox, Ed Jenkins, Brendan McKay, Michael Tucker and Franklin County guest star Tim Flight worked to find as many… ## [Birding Arenal Observatory Lodge](http://www.thebirdist.com/2025/05/birding-arenal-observatory-lodge.html) _2025-05-12 · NickL · The Birdist_ Is Arenal Observatory Lodge the White Lotus for birders? Is that reference to a 2025 tv show going to stand the test of time? Who knows, but Arenal Observatory Lodge is a wonderful type of birding that I've never experienced before. It was great. For me, a dirtbag, "birding hotel" means the first hotel by the highway interchange, the kind of place with a key on a brown plastic diamond and stains… ## [Cats and Birds LTE from 1923](http://www.thebirdist.com/2024/12/cats-and-birds-lte-from-1923.html) _2024-12-04 · NickL · The Birdist_ Cats are known to be the leading predator of birds in the U.S.A, killing somewhere between 1.4 and 3.7 billion birds per year. It's a major problem. And there's a sense that it's a new one. The Scott Loss paper cited about came out in 2013, and seems to have marked a turning point in the discourse. "Did you say billion? " A growing number of people talk about the problem, and potential solutions,…