Cat Cafe brings kitties to Bixby Library

The Vergennes library has partnered with Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society to bring sweet, adoptable cats to the Bixby on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Letter to the editor: Barn cats go all too soon, but leave many memories

Being an incurable cat fancier, I thoroughly enjoyed Alice Leeds’ Nov. 14 article regarding Buster, the gregarious and charming kitty. I am slowly writing a book on barn cats.

Ways of Seeing: Popular pet has big personality

I call Buster Rick’s therapy cat. At the end of a busy day or even a stressful election season, he’ll curl onto Rick’s lap and take a nap. It’s better than meditation or even a massage. Buster’s warm, purring body puts them both into a trance, and the pro … (read more)

Homeward Bound learns lessons from The Cat Daddy

Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, had what Director of Development Hannah Manley called a “once in a lifetime opportunity” on Tuesday afternoon, when the-one, the-only, “Cat Daddy” Jackson Galaxy came to visit.

Ways of Seeing: The look of love is in his eyes

Our cat Buster loves meat. Raw meat. We adopted him because he was cute and cuddly, and because my husband fell in love with him.

Locals seek support in handling animal welfare

When around 30 cats were left in Monkton’s Morse Park this past April, residents quickly sprang into action to rescue the abandoned animals. But they struggled to find resources to get help handling the situation.

Pet tribute: Lucky Man of Middlebury

On June 8, 2023, we had to let you cross the rainbow bridge.

Clippings: ‘King among cats’ was truly loved

This one’s gonna hurt. Our beloved cat, Bart, was hit by a car last week. He didn’t make it.

Shelters partnering to prevent unwanted kittens

Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) and Community Cats Podcast have partnered up for a cat Neuter-A-Thon during the month of April.

Letter to the editor: With decent nutrition, cats can live a very long time

I’ll say that, in my estimation, 15 years is way too young for a cat to die from health problems.

Clippings: Loss of pet is loss of strong bond

I have often thought that humans have an innate desire for communion and communication with other creatures.

Pet spotlight: Vermont

Vermont has been at the shelter longer than any other cat currently in residence.

Letter to the editor: Recent letter about stray cats appreciated

I’m writing to commend Erica Langston on a thoughtful and thorough letter regarding the factors to assess when considering if a cat is truly stray and in need of help or if he or she is part of a family who chooses to allow outdoor time.

Letter to the editor: Guidance needed on the handling of outdoor cats

As the owner of an indoor-outdoor cat, I know the responsibility is on owners to help the community identify which cats have a home to return to.

Mother and daughter in Addison save feral cats

Facing eviction from their current home in Addison, Caitlin and Bella Porter fear that their vision of reducing the feral cat population has been put under jeopardy.

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