ROBERTO - A CAT WITH NO TAIL!

"All I wanted was a little affection, but that's not what happened! My tail has been cut off!! I know what happened, but I'm not able to tell you. I just know I loved hanging out at the business. I had a routine. The folks would gather outside and I'd run to them and gently rub my cheek against their legs. Some humans would bend down and pet me. If they threw me a bite to eat, well that was a bonus.

Most folks were nice to me and my feline buddies while others ignored us. Rumor had it that some folks were threatening to hurt us 'cause they didn't like us coming around. I can't say. I just know that I felt this most horrific pain. My tail had been cut off in one clean cut. Before I knew it I was looking at my buddies through a car window and this human with an Angel's face was rushing me to a most amazing veterinarian. Guess I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I just wanted to share a little bit of lunch and give back a little love in return." -Roberto- ( You can also Watch Bob's story at WDRB FOX 41 )

UPDATE: ROBERTO - A CAT WITH NO TAIL!

REMEMBERING DR. HICKEY: OUR FRIEND AND HERO

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of a very special man, Dr. Bill Hickey. Each of us will always remember where we were and what we were doing when we received the terrible news. He was a simple and humble man with great knowledge, wit and personality, who loved helping animals and the people who loved them. He was adored by so many.

Dr. Hickey did so much for Shamrock Pet Foundation and our rescued animals. His work with feral cats was superlative and he would often provide space in his clinic for feral moms and their kittens until the babies were ready for adoption. He tirelessly spayed and neutered thousands of animals and treated so many of our sick and injured. You could call him anytime and he would never say no, either meeting us at the clinic at any hour of the day or night or making a house call.

Dr. Hickey made it possible for Shamrock Pet Foundation to help and save so many of the animals that came our way. He made this a better world for them and for us.

We miss him so much; there is great emptiness in our hearts and in the world of animal rescue. He was and will continue to be our "HERO".

APRIL IS PREVENTION OF ANIMAL CRUELTY MONTH

The Facts:
It is estimated that there are 900 to 2000 new animal hoarding cases every year with a quarter of a million animals falling victim to these situations. Neglect and abandonment are the most common forms of animal abuse. Only 10% of animals received in the shelters have been spayed and neutered. Pet overpopulation is due to owners letting their pets accidentally or intentionally reproduce which leads to millions of these "excess" animals being destroyed annually in this country or abandoned.

WHAT CAN YOU DO??
Watch our NEW public service announcement about preventing animal cruelty! Speak out and report neglect, abandonment and/or abuse. Spay & Neuter your pets….If you know someone who has unaltered pets, please refer them to Shamrock Pet Foundation for a spay/neuter voucher. Adopt from a shelter, rescue organization or a Pure Breed Rescue group. Make a donation to Shamrock Pet Foundation which helps us to help the animals. The best way to fight animal cruelty, abuse and neglect is to speak out by calling your local animal shelter or police department!

NEW SHAMROCK T-SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
Get yours here