Tangerine        Under the steely frame of an old trailer, in the quietude of a horse barn, where the sun's rays filtered through the cracks, there existed an orange cat (later named Tangerine). His fur, once vibrant, now bore the scars of countless days spent beneath the forsaken trailer. For years, he had navigated the narrow space between rusted wheels and forgotten dreams.  Then one day the bustling trailer of workers was emptied, with news of permanent closure of the racetrack. Tangerine clung to the edges of existence. He watched a ..read more

Fellow pet lovers, since the pandemic, Florida is facing tremendous migration of residents with higher incomes from northern cities, while locals face higher cost of living and rent increasing by 40-50%.  At the same time, we have never witnessed so many evictions and locals losing their home; forced to go live elsewhere where they cannot bring their pets. Tragically many are left behind in the streets when shelters are full. The daily stories we learn about will leave you heartbroken and sometimes speechless. The rate of homeless pets has not slowed down. Quite the opposite. The war ..read more

Elegance on the sidewalk of Little Havana While we continue to care for our Riverfront Cats, we have our eyes and ears open for cases nearby where we can make a difference. Right next door to downtown Miami is Little Havana.  This humble neighborhood is home not only to Cuban and Central American families, but also home to scores of stray roosters, chickens, and cats. Believe it or not they coexist! Why? Well because they are all fed daily by a local volunteer. With a regular food source, the cats have no desire to chase the chickens like prey. If anything, the roosters attack ..read more

Scenario: Cat Lady & Pet Blogger Christine Michaels is on a mission named #BlogPawsorBust. She and her husband Jean Pierre, are sitting on the balcony on a picture perfect evening, watching the sunset. Stroking the back of his neck, Christine attempts to persuade him to go to the BlogPaws conference this June in Phoenix, Arizona. Oh by the way, her husband is A CAT! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Christine: Jean Pierre honey wouldn't you like to go to Phoenix for a romantic getaway? Jean Pierre (with a suspicious and quizzical look): Pourquoi Phoenix? Christine: Well for starters we will stay ..read more

  Romeo 2013 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of the sweetest cat at the Riverfront colony who got along with all the other cats.   Romeo just relaxing-Nov 2013 Romeo had developed dental disease (a sign when the tongue starts to stick out) and the infection coupled with his FIV caused him to lose weight, discolor his coat and slowly deteriorate. Thanks to a kind resident, she offered to provide hospice care for his remaining weeks. He was estimated to be about 13 to 14 years old. Not bad for an outdoor cat with FIV. (Feline AIDS). R ..read more

When someone would ask, "where do you see yourself 10 years from now," normally in a job interview I had a prepared statement. Something along the lines of a position utilizing my degree. I now say I have no idea. In this fast-paced life where unplanned twists and turns is an everyday occurrence, it is impossible to answer that question.  I just hope to be doing what I love most.  In April 2009 I moved from south downtown (Brickell area) to a new building in north downtown, within a neglected neighborhood--empty gravel lots, old, dilapidated buildings and many stray cats.  ..read more

Romeo, always with tongue out One of the sweetest cats in our colony is no doubt a black cat named Romeo.  Always gentle. Ready to greet you. And no he is not expecting food. If anything, he is disappointed if you serve food before spending quality time bonding with him, petting him. He is a true gentlecat.  Manners and affection come first. He is loved by all, the volunteers that feed him, the security staff, guests, visitors, and passerbys.    Romeo as well other Riverfront Cats are now turning 11 years old.  Visibly Romeo is showing signs of illness and pain. His ..read more

Charlene Grall (Board Member Cat Network) Karina Goldenberg  (cat rescuer/volunteer), Michael Rosenberg (President of Pets Trust), Christine Michaels (President of Riverfront Cats) Yatir Nitzany (volunteer and lead organizer for "Justice for Smilen Cats") inside courthouse after Smilen hearing An entire year and half has gone by since Cheryn Smilen was arrested in March 2018, the self proclaimed cat rescuer who shockingly turned out to be a hoarder. Over 30 cats were starved to death in an efficiency in North Miami with no air condition, food or water in over 30 days. The discovery was so shoc ..read more