(NECN) – NECN’s Allison Sonfist is joined by Sarah Anderson of the MSPCA of Boston, who brings along with her Chico, a one-year-old Maine Coon. Chico is very relaxed and he is looking for a loving home.
If you are interested in adopting Chico or any of his furry friends, please visit: www.mspca.org or visit the shelter at 350 South Huntington Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts.
Phone: (617) 522-7400
Thinking about adopting a friend for your favorite feline?
Vicki unveils three “secrets” to cat matchmaking in this segment with Matthew Pearl, bestselling author and volunteer at the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
If you’re still feeling uneasy about adding another cat to your home, be sure to consult the experts. Matthew tells us there are a number of people at the Animal Rescue League who can can guide you through the process.
Thinking about adopting a cat? Vicki tells us why June may be the best month to head down to your local shelter.
Why should dogs have all the summertime fun? NECN’s Allison Sonfist shows us to how safely recreate some outdoor elements for your indoor cat.
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It is never polite to call anything ugly, but when it’s an animal’s name, there is no getting around it. Meet ‘Ugly Bat Boy,’ a New Hampshire feline who doesn’t exactly fit a cute and cuddly description.
He is furless except for his chest, which sports a thick mane.
Veterinarians in Boston have reattached the face of a cat who was slashed by a car’s fan belt while she apparently tried to stay warm under the hood.
Edgar, a 4-year-old long-haired cat, was missing for three days after the accident. When she returned home, her skin and fur were hanging from her head.
Her owners brought her to Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, where veterinarians performed the unusual surgery.
She came through the surgery with no problems.
An eight-week-old kitten was found smoldering in the Hungry Hill neighborhood of Springfield, Massachusetts. The MSPCA Law Enforcement Dept. is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible in this case of alleged animal cruelty.
Nicholas, named after St. Nick, was rescued by a Good Samaritan who found him lying in the road in pain with smoke rising from his fur. He was allegedly set on fire. He was immediately brought to the MSPCA-Western New England Animal Care and Adoption Center for medical treatment.
The kitten suffers burns to his face, including his ears and tounge. His whiskers have been burned off.
Community members wishing to provide information in Nicholas’ investigation should contact the MSPCA-WNE Law Enforcement department at (413) 750-7661 or call 1-800-628-5808.
Anyone interested in adopting Nicholas may contact the MSPCA-WNE Animal Care and Adoption
Center to find out when he will be healed and ready for a forever home (interested adopters may call (413) 736-2992 in the upcoming weeks to check on his status).
For those interested in contributing to help cover the care of Nicholas and
other animals like him through the MSPCA-WNE’s General Fund, donations are being
accepted online or can be mailed to Nicholas, MSPCA-WNE General Fund, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01105.
The Secret Life of Animals is a celebration of our deep ties to the creatures around us. Its a show that seeks to unlock the wonder of the animals themselves, our mysterious bond with them, and our lives together: From breathtaking stories of survival in the wild to pragmatic tips on understanding our pets and keeping them healthy.
The mammal in charge is host Vicki Croke, who has been covering animal issues for more than 20 years on television, radio, and in print. Her entire career has been one big excuse to pat as many animals as possible.
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