A process in which a rescued pet is placed into a permanent home.

A (usually) local government agency that responds to citizen calls regarding stray and/or dangerous animals and impounds them. Normally, not an animal welfare agency, as they exist to protect the publ [..]

A person who chooses to breed their family pet for whatever reason suits them, not always profit. These breeders to not have a license and do not always have registration papers on their dogs or proof [..]

A person overseeing and providing food and veterinary care for a feral cat colony.

A person who acquires and hoards many pets without providing proper care. Also called hoarders, these people do not comprehend the devastating situation they cause, and usually do this as a form of ob [..]

Physical harm or injury inflicted upon an animal by an individual or group of individuals.

An animal, which has adapted to humans over many generations. Also called companion animals.

Ending the life of a pet.

A retrovirus specific to cats that is usually transmitted through bite wounds, grooming or sharing food. FIV is less common than FeLV, and FIV+ cats often live long lives symptom-free.

A retrovirus specific to cats, FeLV causes an immune system breakdown, making the cat susceptible to diseases that it might otherwise be able to fight. FeLV is highly contagious and spreads quickly.