Black Cat Rescue

Happy Tail: Stella (The Cat Formerly Known as Bailey)

Black Cat Rescue — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:32:15 +0000

Lisa recently reached out to us with an update on Black Cat Rescue alum, Stella. Stella is an adorable, loving cuddlebug with an adventurous spirit! She hit the jackpot when she went to her forever home two years ago and has been … Continue reading →

Help Xena, Warrior Kitty!

smangela — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:11:00 +0000

Xena is an incredibly sweet 13 year old black cat living with diabetes. She was abandoned in her carrier outside of a shelter with a copy of her medical record. Xena is a very loving cat and deserves … Continue reading →

2012: Black Cat Rescue Blog in Review

smangela — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:42:30 +0000

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. You all made 2012 quite an amazing year, so we wanted to share the love (and fireworks). Now let’s blow 2013 out of the water! Here’s an … Continue reading →

My sweetest friend died today.

smangela — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:07:22 +0000

We get to participate in a lot of happy tails and shining moments at Black Cat Rescue. At times, we are also honored by those who share heart warming stories of friendship and loss with our volunteers. This is one … Continue reading →

Happy Tail Anniversary: Beatrice

smangela — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:10:11 +0000

Beatrice was once a playful little 5 months old kitten looking for her forever home with Black Cat Rescue. She even spent a day teaching first graders about kindness to animals, and allowed all 25 kids to snuggle her! She … Continue reading →

Yelp Really Does Help!

smangela — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:18:06 +0000

When we originally heard about Yelp Helps: Hop to It! through the Young Non-profit Professionals, we had no idea what to expect. The concept sounded epic. Yelp and One Brick Boston pairing Boston’s best craft beer with some of Boston’s … Continue reading →

Special Guest Post: Parker’s Story; Moving!

Black Cat Rescue — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:23:57 +0000

After spending the first day in his new home hiding under the bed and crying, Parker quickly adjusted to life in our apartment of four young women and another cat. His new kitty roommate took a little while to warm … Continue reading →

Smitten for Kittens?

smangela — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:27:05 +0000

Black Cat Rescue will be at Polka Dog Bakery in Jamaica Plain THIS Saturday, August 11th, from 10-2 with our adorable kittens! Come meet our sweet, playful, squee-inducing little fuzzballs and enjoy some coffee and delicious treats. If you are … Continue reading →

Special Guest Post: One Eyed Jack

Black Cat Rescue — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:38:46 +0000

In the center of our town there is a 60 acre nature preserve where people go, stealthily by night, to dump the cats they no longer want. Conditions on the preserve are not particularly conducive to a happy, healthy cat … Continue reading →

Special Guest Post: Parker’s Story; The Adoption!

Black Cat Rescue — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:11:52 +0000

Parker on his first day out from under the bed. The clearest shot available of this wiggly kitten! Like lightning! I moved to Boston without a cat. The guy I was dating was allergic (Note to self: That should’ve been … Continue reading →

Happy Tail: Monkey

Black Cat Rescue — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:30:10 +0000

Do any of you remember our first adventure in kitten taming? It was a challenge! And the littlest one, Tall (Yes, we named them after the Starbucks cup sizes!) was the hardest nut to crack. However, she is now a … Continue reading →

Special Guest Post: Black Cat Travel Tips

Black Cat Rescue — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:12:02 +0000

If you’re thinking about bringing Tigger on your next vacation, keep in mind that cats can be temperamental travel companions. Whether you’re traveling by air or on land, there are some important things that you should remember before packing the … Continue reading →

Special Guest Post: If a Black Cat Crosses Your Path, It Could Be Famous!

Black Cat Rescue — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:41:57 +0000

If you’re here on this dedicated site, odds are you already know how fabulous black cats can be, but maybe you want some more information to use to convince the rest of the world (so cynical, they are). And what’s … Continue reading →

Happy Tails: Barley and Hops

Black Cat Rescue — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:41:51 +0000

Michelle adopted Barley (Jackson during his time with us) from Black Cat Rescue in 2010. She met several of our other cats (and patiently dealt with some scheduling issues on our end!) before falling in love with Barley. Since then, Barley … Continue reading →

Special Guest Post: Vote for FurKids!

smangela — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:19:16 +0000

“Going to great lengths” to rescue cats is standard operating procedure at Furkids, Georgia’s largest, no-kill, cage-free cat shelter caring for 500 cats and 100 dogs. Not only do we rescue cats from throughout the state of Georgia — we … Continue reading →