War has a horribly devastating affect on those involved. Although we do not face the same dangers as our soldiers, we too are involved in an everyday war against those foes who would kill, maim and torture the innocent victims that cross their paths.

This innocent little kitten had somehow gotten into the hands of cold, insensitive, unsympathetic people. These same people will go on in life to hurt other animals and people, too. This little boy has big trusting eyes, an innocent, unquestioning heart – looking only for love, security and protection. The person or persons involved cut off his tail, and then put a string around his neck and hung him from a tree. Luckily, this fella was close enough to the tree to grab on to the tree and hang on.

He was rescued by someone who lived nearby and saw the situation from her apartment. Since this horrific act of cruelty took place only two blocks from the Associated Humane Societies, “Twigs” was brought to our shelter for care. He now waits for his travel-weary paws to walk into your heart. If the door to your heart is open, please contact us about adopting Twigs. File N-91810-M (Newark).

Your contributions will help us to help all of those who come through our doors. Please donate today and help give Twigs and so many others the chance they need.

Update May 10th - We placed an unwanted kitten in with "Twigs" to keep each other company. We call him "Roots" and they would love to find a home together. They sleep in each other's arms.