One Year Later: Carmen & Carmen

Alex with Carmen of Pietà (l) and Carmen of Kalkara (r)

We met both Carmens featured in our book 'Islands of Cats' at the C.S.A.F. [Carers for Stray and Abandoned Felines] Sanctuary in Cospicua, as they were busy helping to care for the 250+ stray cats that live there.

We were proud to present these two deserving stray cat carers with their copy of ‘Islands of Cats', and they were as pleased to receive them!

Besides their volunteer work at the CSAF, the two ladies also take care of their own cat colonies. You can read more about these dedicated women in 'Islands of Cats' on pages 17-19 for Carmen in Pietà, and pages 75-77 for Carmen in Kalkara.

'Islands of Cats' tells the stories of a representative 22 of over 1,000 stray cat carers in Malta and Gozo on 128 pages, illustrated by over 250 colourful photographs - accompanied by cat facts, stories, interviews, and it introduces places of interest on the Islands. 'Islands of Cats' is available in English, Maltese and German, as well as E-Books and Amazon Kindle. And most of all, we donate part of the proceeds of each book sold in aid of neutering and spaying of stray and abandoned cats in the Maltese Islands. Click here to order your copy, and please tell your friends.

How To Identify Stray And Feral Cats, And How To Help Them Survive!

TheAnimalRescueSite 2015: (As winter fast approaches, there is a greater) need for generosity and kindness toward the stray animals that populate almost every neighborhood in the country.  This month we are helping to raise awareness of both stray and feral cats. The most important part is to share information on how to tell the difference between the two, and how you can help protect them over the coming months.

The most common misconception with strays and feral cats is that they are “wild” animals. Feral and stray cats are both domestic animals, although stray cats are socialized to be near people and are typically the product of abandonment or getting lost and separated from their homes. Feral cats are cats that have had little to no contact with humans and act accordingly. They have strong family bonds and live..read on for full comparison.

Bum, the cat with worried eyes

Bum was brought  to a shelter in San Diego when he was just four weeks old, and immediately captured everyone’s heart with his worried expression. But don't fret—this cross-eyed tabby has already become part of a family!

Video: 7 Things You May Not Realize About Your Cat

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