shelters

Cat Colony Caretakers are in Your Alleys Before You Awake

Cat Colony Caretakers are in Your Alleys Before You Awake A cat colony gets welcome food from a regular volunteer — photo credit: Sara Slater Every day in every corner of the continent, an army of cat-loving volunteers — some organized, some ad hoc and responding to strays that simply turn up in the backyard one day — set out bowls of water and plates…

Teen’s Charity Throws Birthday Bashes For Kids In Shelters

Teen’s Charity Throws Birthday Bashes For Kids In Shelters Teenager Sheliza Kassam (on right) throws birthday parties for kids in shelters.Sheliza Kassam has an entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit. The effusive 16-year-old has established her own non-profit to throw birthday parties for kids living in shelters who would otherwise not celebrate their…

Rising Pop Star Wanting Fans To Get Pets From Shelters

Rising Pop Star Wanting Fans To Get Pets From Shelters “This is not real leather,” Wanting Qu tells Samaritanmag of the black jacket she has on. While not a vegetarian, she says, “I don’t want to be associated with furs and leather, any animal skin.” The Chinese-born, Vancouver-based pop singer-songwriter, who simply goes by her first name professionally…