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Critically Injured Cat ‘Thrown Away Like Trash’ Gets Second Chance at Life

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A one-year-old cat named “Gingerbread” is recovering from life-saving surgery at the MSPCA after a Waltham Animal Control officer rushed the critically injured animal to its Waltham facility on Dec. 9. Gingerbread was found locked inside a plastic and metal cat carrier along with a blanket, but with no food or water. The carrier was left alongside a dumpster in the back of a residence in Waltham. The city’s Animal Control officer Deanna Gualtieri, responding to a tip from a good Samaritan who found her, rushed the cat to the MSPCA-West where she was stabilized before being taken to Boston.

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MSPCA-Angell and Animal Rescue League of Boston Host ‘Cats-Giving Food Drive’ for Homeless Cats

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Together the MSPCA-Angell and the Animal Rescue League of Boston place hundreds of cats into new homes every year. So many more cats — living beyond the walls of animal shelters but no less deserving of our collective compassion — rely on an army of unsung human heroes who ensure these cats have food to eat every day — rain, snow or shine. The two organizations are asking for donations of wet or dry cat food to be brought to their respective adoption centers from Friday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 20.

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Animals

MSPCA President to Jamaica Plain: Vote Yes on 3!

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In my over 30 years at the MSPCA, I’ve witnessed the compassion of Massachusetts residents time and time again. Folks across the commonwealth will go out of their way to help animals in need, whether it’s an injured bird or a homeless dog. Not surprisingly, Massachusetts has strong laws to protect companion animals and many protections for wildlife. But sadly we lag behind other states in protecting one of the most abused groups of animals: those raised for food. Pigs, chickens and calves suffer just like other creatures, but they are forced to endure severe deprivation for most of their lives in the intensive confinement systems used by most meat and egg operations.

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Free Rabbits at the MSPCA in Jamaica Plain!

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September is the perfect time to “free” a bunny from the MSPCA as the standard rabbit adoption fee will be waived until Sept. 25 as part of the organization’s annual “We Got Buns, Hun!” adoptathon. The MSPCA has dozens of rabbits, large and small, young and not-so-young, currently bunking down at its shelters in Boston, Methuen and Centerville on Cape Cod. All rabbits adopted from the MSPCA are spayed or neutered to ensure they cannot contribute to the pet over-population crisis, and they receive thorough behavior and health checks. Adopters who take home rabbits from the MSPCA’s Jamaica Plain adoption center will save $75 until Sept.

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Animals

Do You Know This Golden Pheasant Hanging Around Jamaica Plain?

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Deer, turkeys and coyotes are some of the less common animals one may see in Jamaica Plain -- but how about a golden pheasant? Apparently, the MSPCA has received three emails about a golden pheasant wandering around JP, and people were also able to take a photo of the bird. But it is not known whether it's someone's lost pet or a just a pretty bird that's taken up residence in the area. And according to Wikipedia, feral populations have been established in the U.S., of the golden pheasant, also known as a Chinese pheasant. They are native to western China, but also have established other feral populations in a very wide range throughout the world, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Falkland Islands, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

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Animals

MSPCA-Angell Dog Park Reopens, Professional Dog Walkers Not Allowed Anymore

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The MSPCA-Angell dog park reopened Tuesday after being closed for several days while a fight between two dogs at the park was investigated. The dog fight occurred Aug. 18, with one dog suffering significant injuries. That dog was treated at Angell Animal Medical Center and then discharged, said Rob Halpin, director of public relations for MSPCA-Angell. Halpin said that following last week's incident, professional dog walkers are no longer permitted to use the park.

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Animals

Homeless Kitten with Traumatic Injuries Fighting to Recover at MSPCA-Angell

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A four-month-old kitten was traumatically injured — likely from being struck by a fast-moving car — before a good Samaritan rushed him to the MSPCA-Angell in Jamaica Plain on Tuesday, May 10, where veterinarians are hoping to piece him back together, the organization announced. “Captain Crunch,” as the small white and black kitten has been named, was found huddled next to the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Beacon Street in Allston, so injured that he could not move. He wore no identification tags, nor was he microchipped, making it impossible to know if he was someone’s pet. Both of Captain Crunch’ hind legs were broken, as were several of his teeth. According to the MSPCA’s veterinary staff, it is a minor miracle he survived at all.

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Animals

Cat Swallows a Mountain of Hair Ties, Undergoes Emergency Surgery

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A seven-year-old Siamese cat named “Kitty” cashed several of his nine lives in after consuming 14 elastic hair ties, requiring emergency surgery at the MSPCA-Angell earlier this week, the organization announced today. Kitty was admitted on Sunday, March 6 after his previous owner found the hair ties missing—and the feisty feline already showing signs of distress. Kitty’s owner had been trying to re-home the cat for quite some time and, upon confirmation that he had indeed swallowed the assembly of ties, opted to surrender him to the MSPCA. Surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center
Dr. Emma-Leigh Pearson of Angell’s Emergency & Critical Care unit performed a delicate two-hour operation on March 7 to extract the hair bands from Kitty’s stomach—as well as several that had lodged in his intestines. According to Dr. Pearson, there was not a moment to lose.

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Animals

Homeless ‘Puppy Mill’ Mastiff with Congenital Eye Damage Needs Surgery

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Just one day before the Boston City Council passed the “Puppy Mill Bill”—making Boston the first city in Massachusetts to ban pet stores from selling puppies, kittens and rabbits—a sweet 10-month-old Bull Mastiff named “Zoe” was surrendered to the MSPCA-Angell’s Jamaica Plain center, suffering eye damage that requires surgery to correct. Zoe was purchased from the Pet Express pet store in Danvers by her previous owners who soon after discovered she had a severe case of “Cherry Eye.” Cherry Eye is the result of inflammation in the third eyelid which turns the eyes a blood-red color and causes severe irritation. The condition, common in certain dog breeds, can lead to blindness if untreated. Zoe’s owners—who had already determined they would give up the dog due to the pressures of starting a new job—arranged for eye surgery to be performed by their veterinarian. That procedure, however, was unsuccessful, and shortly thereafter they surrendered the dog.

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Animals

Animal Planet and New England Patriots Bring Fee-Waived Pet Adoptions to JP on Tuesday

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Animal Planet and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation are teaming up to cover adoption fees at the MSPCA-Angell adoption center in Jamaica Plain on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Now's the perfect time to adopt a rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, cat or dog. ALL animals will have their adoption fees waived on Tuesday between 2 and 6 pm. As an added bonus the Patriots cheerleaders and a few players will be attending the event to take selfies and meet with adopters.

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