Add this guy to the list of adoptees I’d have if I ever had a place large enough. He has an amazing story and sounds like a total hoot. Gor this from Putnam Felines, a volunteer rescue group. Take it away:Simpson is an adorable, orange neutered male kitten about 5 months old who has had [...]

Congratulations to Trooper, a New Rochelle Humane Society pooch who is a finalist in the ASPCA’s 2009 “Show Off Your Top Dog” contest. Yes, I know you thought election season was over, but cast one last vote for Trooper and tell all your friends!

The contest, according to the ASPCA, is for shelters’ “diamonds on the [...]

As P&C fans know, we here love warm weather and sunshine. Well, this weekend we didn’t get a lot of sun, but it sure was balmy for mid-November. The girls and I spent some time on the terrace over coffee and the papers Sunday, but more importantly for this post, Stanley spent quality nap time [...]

P&C friend Margaret at the SPCA of Westchester is putting out a special plea for these special kittens. I hope there’s someone out there who can help. Now bear with me and read this through before you say no way.There are four kittens — two had to have one eye removed and one had to [...]

Got this from P&C friend Bonnie, who’s hoping to find a home for this interestingly-named but very adorable kitty. As Bonnie says, “Harvest Moon is less than 1 year old, but has probably experinced a lifetime while she was a stray. Found in Garrison by a wonderful couple who kept feeding her and wanted to [...]

Happy Friday. Unfortunately, I start the day with yet another reason Paws and Claws hates two-footers. Fortunately, this story has a happy ending, but what dark, demented soul does this kind of thing? You can read the whole story here from the Albany Times-Union. The start of the story is below.

A Saratoga County man hunting [...]

Yes cat fans, you heard it here…..next weekend from the Westchester Cat Show in White Plains, we hope to bring you a live stream of the famous piano-playing cat, Nora, who has been named the 2009 Cat of the Year by the ASPCA and will be performing via live stream from her home for the [...]

These two adorable sweeties, a dog and a cat, are waiting for homes at the New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road. Call 914-632-2925 if you’re interested. I don’t know why you wouldn’t be
Let’s start with Chunkie:
Chunkie is one of two kittens rescued from a local neighborhood. She arrived with a terrible wound [...]

Hey all, P&C friend John from Guideposts sent me this handy tip sheet on pets and the H1N1 virus. It comes from the ASPCA so you can always follow the link below for more info.

1. Dogs are safe.
Good news. According to the ASPCA, dogs have little chance of contracting swine flu. Experts are [...]

The fur may not be flying, but it will certainly be well groomed.
The Westchester Cat Show, produced by the Westchester Feline Club, returns to the Westchester County Center, routes 119 and 100 in White Plains, Nov. 21 and 22. The event generally features more than 225 feline entries in a wide variety of breeds [...]