3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (1471+ words) MARIETTA " A new nonprofit cat cafe is preparing to open that aims to bring a mix of coffee, community and cat adoptions to the Mid-Ohio Valley. River City Kitty Cafe, led by board president Rebecca Johnson, wants to give overlooked…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (256+ words) PARKERSBURG " The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF) has announced the creation of a new endowment fund to support Hearts and Hands 4 Paws, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of animals in need in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The Hearts…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (74+ words) MARIETTA " The Human Society of the Ohio Valley is seeking help from the community to address overcrowding at its shelter. As of July 22, there are 202 animals housed at the shelter on Mount Tom Road, many more than they can reasonably…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (511+ words) Extreme heat advisories don't apply only to people, but pets too. As temperatures rise throughout the day, it's important to think about the health and safety of your furry friends. "Unlike humans, dogs do not sweat to regulate their temperatures…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (558+ words) NEW YORK (AP) " New York City's "bodega cats" are beloved fixtures in the Big Apple " but they're on the wrong side of the law. The convenience store cats that live at many of the city's bodegas and delis look innocent…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (342+ words) A serval cat that got loose from its owner has been captured, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's department Monday afternoon alerted residents of the cat being spotted in the area of Cherokee Drive and Bender Road…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (546+ words) DAVISVILLE " A new nonprofit organization is looking to help people adopt and support cats affected by feline immunodeficiency and feline leukemia virus. The Garf Foundation was started by Kanawha resident Jack M. Rhoades in honor of his cat, Garfield, who passed…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (276+ words) PARKERSBURG " The Humane Society of Parkersburg is looking for fosters after coming off a week where the shelter reached critical capacity. "We took in 29 strays last week," Shelter Manager Samantha Tannous said. "We've already taken in three (Monday)." Tannous encouraged…...