Cats Declared ‘Invasive Alien Species’ in Poland
The Polish Academy of Sciences has declared the house cat an ‘invasive alien species’ due to the “negative influence of domestic cats on native biodiversity.” Cats posed “an unpredictable risk to local wildlife,” said the institute, citing a 2019 study published in Global Ecology and Conservation that revealed that in Poland, cats kill and eat […]
Happy International Dog Day!
It’s International Dog Day and we’re celebrating with Toni’s remarkable transformation story. Do you remember her from last year? If so, you won’t believe her incredible improvement, made possibly by your donations and the wonderful team at Fallen Angels Pet Rescue in Cape Town, South Africa. Please keep donating to Network for Animals. Every time […]
Little Acts Of Kindness: Stray The Cat
About 13 years ago, a woman named Rosalie in the small town if Onset, Massachusetts, began feeding a neighborhood feral cat and her two sisters. There wasn’t a no-kill shelter in the area so, with the help of an animal control officer, they captured all three cats and spayed and released them. Rosalie continued to […]
Iranian Government Seeks To Ban Pet Ownership
The Iranian parliament looks set to approve the Protection of the Public’s Rights Against Animals bill, which would make pet ownership illegal without a special permit. Those found in contravention of this new law would be subject to fines starting at around $800 (£670). Animals requiring an ownership permit include common domestic pets including cats, turtles and […]
Little Acts Of Kindness: Helping Dogs And Cats In Fraserberg, South Africa!
Recently, the Network for Animals team traveled to the remote area of Fraserberg in South Africa’s Northern Cape to help hundreds of homeless and neglected animals. These animals have been dreadfully affected by a years-long drought, that has devastated the community and in turn, the animals. Many animals are starving, unsterilized and pregnant, and all are desperate […]
Your Donations In ACTION for Cats In Zimbabwe | NFA
Last year, we told you the heartbreaking story of a colony of cats and kittens in Zimbabwe who were at grave risk of being poisoned by a cold-hearted hotel manager. Fortunately, compassionate pensioner Valda Cohen stepped in to save the animals from suffering an excruciating death. Valda devoted her whole heart and home to these cats, even […]
Miracle Recovery For Ithaca Kitten | Network For Animals
Network for Animals, along with our partner Argos Ithaki Animal Welfare, helps to feed and care for hundreds of street cats on the island of Ithaca in Greece. Recently, our team visited the region during one of ARGOS’ sterilization days, set up at a temporarily clinic. During the day, a terribly sick kitten was rushed in. […]
Update On Tripod: A Rare Happy Ending In Ukraine!
Here’s an update on little Tripod, who we told you about a few weeks ago. Get the Kleenex out! While evacuating abandoned animals on a feed and rescue mission in Ukraine, our team had to avoid gunshots and explosions. There were several dogs we helped rescue, but one, in particular, stood out: a four-month-old puppy […]
Man Given Huge Fine for Dumping New-born Kittens in Garbage Bin
Authorities from the Greek island of Crete have fined a man who dumped five new-born kittens in a garbage bin an unprecedented amount of $263 000 (£214 000) under new Greek pet ownership laws. The man also faces prosecution for a felony charge and, if found guilty, could spend up to five years in prison. […]
WATCH: Eva’s Happily-ever-after! From A Terrifying Township To A Fabulous Fur-ever Home
Little Eva was just 7 weeks old when she was rescued from the South African township of Philippi by our partner TEARS. We didn’t know what the future held for her or even if she would survive. She was so sick, and so frail. But she captured our hearts and we followed her journey – […]