YouTube video by vlogbrothers Health CARE: Thoughts from Lima

As is often the case, my least-viewed vlogbrothers of the year is also my favorite. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbDe...

1/3 In March 2025, we saw a 375% increase in owner-surrendered cats compared to the same time last year, with many being seniors—doubling the average age of our typical March cat population.

From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

Kenosha, Wisconsin!

Happy Birthday to you!! 🥳🎶

Ready to get out in the field to do #TNR for community cats? Our Step-by-Step Guide to Trap-Neuter-Return has not only been updated and improved—it’s now spiral-bound and waterproof to go with you through the process.

Get your FIELD EDITION guide today: alleycat.org/Shop

Stumpelstiltskin, a grey tabby cat with lots of white. He cuddles with foster mom at the vet.

An X-ray image of Stumpy’s tail injury, with an arrow pointing to the fractured and compressed vertebra at the base of his tail.

Unfortunately, our new guy’s situation is about as bad as we feared & maybe worse. Stumpelstiltskin, as named by his amazing foster @FluffAndWobbles, not only has a severe degloving, but also a tail pull spinal injury. Because of where it is, he will need a specialist surgeon.🧵

/2 The tail is an important part of the cat’s spine, and with lots of nerve endings that provide crucial input and control of lots of muscles in the hind end, particularly the ones that control bowel moments and urination. In injuries like his, nerve function can be damaged. 🪡

/3 He can pee but we don’t know yet if he can poop. Because of the complex nature of this injury, he needs to see a specialist surgeon. We’re going to explore a couple options in our area & choose the one we feel will give him the best chance at good recovery & nerve function. 🪡

Stumpelstiltskin, a grey tabby cat with white, looking anxiously but bravely around while at the vet and getting reassurance from foster mom.

/4 We don’t yet have a consult (phone calls to be made tomorrow), but just his initial vet work up today was $420 to get him started with x-rays, antibiotics and pain relief. We anticipate this will not be a cheap endeavor, but he is worth it.
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Excellent work! 👏👏👏

Adopt Molly on Petfinder Molly is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Medium Hair searching for a forever family near Elkton, MD. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

Beautiful, shy senior Molly is still waiting for a home. She is just looking for a quiet place to nap in the sun with someone that doesn’t mind she may never be a lap cat (though she does accept pets, she doesn’t seek out affection so far, though that could change) www.petfinder.com/cat/molly-75...

There's a lot to talk to your congresspeople about but when you call or email please don't forget to ask them to support IMLS and work to stop the cuts. Libraries and museums need you right now. Thank you.

Pikachu, a buff tabby kitten with big, round amber eyes, close up to the camera as he is rising up out of a plush piranha plant styled cat tree.

Who’s that Pokemon…?

…It’s Pikachu!!!

Pikachu & his sister Eevee are still looking for their forever home! Both of them are SO affectionate and funny. Pikachu even gives kisses like a puppy. Located in Elkton, MD. Check them out and our other adoptable cats at crits4cats.petfinder.com

Need support and resources to continue your work for community cats? We have tips and guidelines to help: ow.ly/92R650VfgPG 🐈

They're counting on us and we're taking all steps to protect them. Thank you for standing with us to defend the community cats of Puerto Rico, and cats in communities the world over.

Take more action to save these cats' lives: alleycat.org/PuertoRico

#Caturday #SaveSanJuanCats

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Since so many of you have asked for vegan recipes and ideas we decided to make our patreon post about our favorite vegan food blogs public. We hope it's helpful! ❤️ www.patreon.com/posts/vegan-...

If they don't tip the ears they have no way of knowing which cats have been fixed. Needing to repeatedly trap and sedate millions of feral/stray cats to look closer for signs of neutering would be an indescribably massive waste of time and resources, not to mention unnecessary stress for the cats.

Duplex, a hefty black and white “cow” cat with gentle green eyes.

Snickers, a cute young tortico cat with large orange tabby patches and white stockings.

Tangerine, a cute orange tabby kitten with a round face and round eyes, looking up at foster dad while sitting on his lap.

BumbleTus, a cute young black and white tuxedo kitten, sitting and looking full of mischief.

We have so many adorable, sweet, perfect cats & older kittens who need homes. We’re getting so many calls for help this time of year & with our fosters full, we have to find families for the ones we already have before we can take on new cases. Elkton, MD. Check them out at crits4cats.petfinder.com

Stopping a Lethal Government Plan Against Puerto Rico Community Cats

We invite you to learn more and join us. Visit alleycat.org/PuertoRico and help #SaveSanJuanCats 📢

At the same time, we're building amazing connections with local advocates and visitors alike! People from all over the world care about these cats, and stand with us in strong opposition to the U.S. National Park Service's plan to remove them.

PUERTO RICO UPDATE!

Our team on the ground in Puerto Rico consists of #TNR experts who are hard at work helping the community cats of the Paseo del Morro! Almost all Paseo cats have been spayed/neutered through TNR, but we're providing any vet care cats may need--plus plenty of nutritious food!

Please share and help Sahara find her forever family.

Going to start listening to the audiobook tomorrow.

Cats are community members and communities—animal control officers, shelters, veterinarians, advocates, and caregivers on the ground—should work together to provide #TNR and other services for them. It takes everyone!

Learn more: alleycat.org/CommunityRelations

#CatsAreCommunity

The Really Rosie LP is out now! Originally released in February 1975, celebrate 50 years of Maurice Sendak’s musical Really Rosie with lyrics and performances by Carole King on black vinyl. Available now in the Official Carole King online store. bit.ly/ReallyRosieV...

Still an absolute favorite in my family! ❤️

Cherry, a sweet-looking senior cat. She is a calico cat and is looking up at the camera.

Colony Cats (& dogs) post on Facebook. Senior Sunday: Cherry is Still Searching! Our sweet and vocal calico queen, Cherry, is still looking for her forever home! We've featured this lovely 10-year-old before, but she's patiently waiting for someone to fall in love with her charm. Cherry is affectionate, friendly, and full of personality-not to mention she'll keep you entertained with her adorable chatter. She's been soaking up love in foster care, but what she truly needs is a home of her own where she can relax and be adored. Cherry loves attention and isn't afraid to ask for it! Could Cherry be the missing piece in your life? Don't make her wait any longer-apply to meet her today at colonycats.org

Columbus OH! Cherry is a sweet, 10 year old kitty looking for home where she can get all the affection she can! More information at: colonycats.org

Mini Moo is past her first 30 days of treatment and is doing amazing. We are working with Miso’s dad to get her on the lifesaving meds first thing tomorrow, hoping we’re in time.

If you’d like to help donate to the cost of their care, please head to linktr.ee/crits4cats for all the ways you can.

— after losing our beloved Captain Craboo to this disease, we promised that our adopters should never have to let the financial burden of treating FIP be a barrier to saving a life. No one can predict FIP and the cost & length of treatment can be daunting. We are behind our grads & their adopters.