“Last summer, we trapped three older cats from a huge colony,ˮ says Lauren Sykes, founder of Loki’s Light. Based just north of Charlotte, she works to trap, neuter, and vaccinate displaced and feral cats, provide food and ongoing care, and rehome when possible.
“Senior cats are overlooked, with many dying because younger cats get more attention,” foster and adopter Erica says. “I’ve fostered pets considered ‘unadoptable’ who likely would have been euthanized at the shelter. It really highlights how stressful shelter environments can be for some animals and how a calm, quiet home can mean the difference between...
In October, 16-year-old Abbey's owner was diagnosed with a brain tumor. While awaiting oncology surgery, their 12-year-old son...
In early September we got a heartbreaking call from a woman who'd been moved into assisted living. Her beloved 18-year-old cat April had been alone...
Adoption News! Back in January, Jahnnie and Edgarʼs mom reached out to us about her bonded 9-year old cats. She was in hospice care with little time left, and needed to find a loving home for the pair before she made her transition. Heartbreakingly, she had considered euthanasia, fearing she couldnʼt keep them together or...
