Why Do We Do It? The volunteers and staff at Carbon County Friends of Animals are some of the most hardworking, selfless people you’ll ever meet. They’re talented, intelligent, and capable of doing just about anything. They could chase bigger paychecks, climb corporate ladders, and build lives centered around comfort …
The Cats Among Us: A Call For Compassion If you see stray cats outside your home, don’t be angry with them. They didn’t choose this life. Whether you call them feral cats, community cats, or strays, they all have one thing in common—they have been failed by humans. Many of …
😺The Purity of an Animal’s Love vs. The Flaws of Human Love😺 Love is often spoken of as the most powerful force in the world—the bond that unites, heals, and endures. But not all love is the same. There is a profound difference between the love of an animal and …
Love Should Not Be an Illusion What happened? When you brought your cat home, what was it that made you decide to adopt them? Maybe it was love, maybe it wasn’t at first—maybe it was the desire to give them a better life, to change their fate, to be the …
To the shelter cats who have spent years—maybe even a lifetime—waiting, you are not forgotten. You have known the rhythm of the shelter, the sound of footsteps that sometimes pause but often pass you by. You have curled up in corners, made friends with others like you, and found comfort …
The Cat and the Junk Pile His name was Sickle, and he was the beginning of everything for me. Before him, I didn’t understand the true plight of outdoor cats—feral, stray, or abandoned. I believed the common misconception that cats, like other wild animals, could survive just fine on their …
The Feral Cat Crisis: Why Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the Only Solution for Feral Cats At Carbon County Friends of Animals, we witness firsthand the impact of the feral cat population. The reality is stark: approximately 90% of the cats in shelters today were born to feral cat colonies. These …
Breaking the Cycle of Suffering: The Vital Importance of Spaying and Neutering Cats At Carbon County Friends of Animals, we see the heartbreaking consequences of unaltered cats every day. Cats that are not spayed or neutered and are allowed to roam outdoors contribute to a devastating cycle of suffering. …
The Broken Helping the Broken Today, we share the story of two resilient cats who embody a spirit familiar to so many in animal rescue. These cats were literally living in a hole in the ground, struggling with a severe upper respiratory infection that made every breath a challenge. They’re …
The Heart of What We Do at Carbon County Friends of Animals: A Beacon of Hope for Cats in Need At Carbon County Friends of Animals, our mission goes far beyond simply providing food, water, and shelter for the cats who come through our doors. We are their lighthouse—a …