I'm Sorry I Couldn't Help You

I’m Sorry I Couldn’t Help You

This is an article created from tweets that I made back in November of 2024. The situation of street cats in my city has given me a lot of heartbreak since moving here. It's hard to sit down and focus on the suffering of these animals that I love so much,…
Not enough is being done about fake rescue videos

Not Enough is Being Done Against Fake Rescue Videos

Not enough is being done against fake rescue videos, but this new form of animal abuse was finally picked up by a mainstream news site. I was checking out the news for the Netherlands this morning and I was pleased to see that finally, an article was dedicated to the horrible…
Useful tips for finding a lost cat

Lost Your Cat? Here Are Some Useful Tips!

In this article, I will be sharing some useful tips for finding a lost cat. It is needless to say that having your cat run away is a distressing experience for any pet owner, especially if your indoor cat escapes. Although Tommy has ran out the door a couple of times…
Monitor your cats with a security camera

How to Use Tapo Camera C200 to Monitor Your Cats

For this guide on how to monitor your cats, I am using a Tapo Camera C200, an indoor WiFi camera. It is suitable for monitoring indoor cats - but if you have a garden or cattery, the camera can be pointed outside through a window. This will require some special attention,…
Cats Memory Game

Cats Memory Game: Featuring my Cat Tommy

A couple of years ago, I had a memory game made with pictures of our own cat Tommy on it. It was a present for my dad, I was hoping he would enjoy playing it by himself, with me, with mom or his grandchildren but sadly he never did. As he…
Street Cats in Eastern Europe

Street Cats in Eastern Europe: A Call to Responsible Action

I've been doing a lot of reading about street cats in Eastern Europe lately, particularly the strays in Romania and Bulgaria. Although I didn't see them during my stay in Bucharest, I know they are there. And apparently, there are a ton of stray cats in Bulgaria. When I go for…
Street Cats in Bulgaria

Street Cats in Bulgaria: Apartment Cat (Comic)

There are many street cats in Bulgaria. From what I've seen here in Ruse, a lot of them are in okay or even good condition. Some others, not so much. A lot of cats stick to a certain area where they know they can expect people to feed them and provide…
Stray Cats in Ruse Bulgaria

Street Cats in Ruse, Bulgaria (Photo Blog)

Before coming to Bulgaria, I knew that there are stray cats in Eastern Europe, but I was surprised by the amount of street cats in Ruse. Street cats near a supermarket in Eastern Europe, Bulgaria. These cats are fed by locals and have been given cardboard boxes as shelter. A street…
Stray Cat Earina in Bulgaria RIP

Stray Cats in Eastern Europe: The Story of Earina

Notice by Mari: THIS IS A TRUE - NON GRAPHIC - STORY ABOUT A STRAY CAT IN EASTERN EUROPE. THE LINK TO THE VIDEO IS INCLUDED IN THE ARTICLE, CLICK ON IT WITH CAUTION. A non-graphic picture of Earina can be found in this article. I do plead you to please…
Fake Animal Rescue Videos are a BIG Problem

Fake Animal Rescue Videos are a BIG Problem

Scared kitten found in garden in the Philippines (2019) photo taken by inspiremari.nl In response to my blog post about Fake Animal Rescue Videos on YouTube I have been reminded by a concerned person about not only the existence of these horrible videos on other platforms as well, including Facebook, but…