National Therapy Animal Day
You’ve heard our motto, “We Rescue Pets to Rescue People”. What better day than today, National Therapy Animal Day to explore what that means to us, our adoptive families and our community. National Therapy Animal Day was created by Pet Partners (a National leader in demonstrating and promoting the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted therapy, […]
National Siamese Cat Day
Why are Siamese Cats so popular? At Rock n’ Rescue, the list of adopters for these special felines is long! And the reason is clear to anyone who has experience with Siamese cats. Siamese cats originally came from Thailand, known as Siam, thus their name. Original Siamese were known for their almond shaped blue eyes […]
March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month!
Did you know that besides cats and dogs, Rock N’ Rescue has small animal adoptables like Guinea Pigs too?! Well, this month to celebrate we are featuring several of these fuzzy cuties! Sadly, so many of them are abandoned at shelters, as they are easy to purchase, and the commitment is longer (4-8 yrs) vs […]
Meet Scrunchie, our Himalayan Hero
Have you ever wondered about why certain cat breeds look so much alike? Well, some breeds are actually blends of 2 – hence, the similarity. Recently, Rock n’ Rescue rescued a Himalayan cat named Scrunchie from the Animal Care Center in NYC. After several months of medical treatment, we began to see her personality and beauty come through. We […]
DIY Cat Toys
Playtime with your cat is very important because it will keep them happy and strengthen your relationship with them. In order to have playtime, you need toys! Toys are important so that your cat does not try to play with items it is not supposed to, like shoes, socks, or furniture. Here are some simple […]
Why Cats Knead
Arguably one of the cutest things cats and kittens do is “knead” their paws on soft objects, including pillows, blankets, and even their owners! It’s also known as “making biscuits.” If you are a new cat owner, this adorable action may come as a surprise to you, yet having fostered many cats and kittens myself, […]
The Beauty of Bonded Cats
The concept of bonded cats means that the two cats have a special relationship and should remain together, for their physical and emotional well-being. The bond formed between the two cats is significant. Take Gigi and Gamble, for example, sisters who have a clear bond. They have become dependent upon each other, and to ensure their happiness […]
A Therapy Story
Today we would love to share one of our not just amazing, but unique therapy stories. It is known that dogs can be trained to recognize seizures in humans, but did you know that cats have that innate sense too? Well here in Shannon’s words is her story. Truly remarkable – Sensing a Seizure “My […]
COVID-19 Crisis
The world of rescue is a tumultuous place during the Covid-19 crisis. Here in NY/CT in the US epicenter, it is particularly a difficult place to manage as most vets are closed or in need of supplies (mask medications etc…) and animal shelters shut to the public. We here at RnR are also in quarantine, […]
Our First Blog!
Welcome to the first blog for Rock N’ Rescue! We have established this blog for a variety of reasons. First, we want you to experience some of our day to day drama – both happy and sad. Much of this is missed on regular social media posts, so here will be a place for those […]
