Thirty-one-year-old Russian translator Karmanova Evgeniia is an animal rescuer and activist currently based in Moscow. The furmom of three happy pups (Mimi, Nana, and Ursa), Evi previously spent five years in South Korea, where she began rescuing dogs and a few cats. She shares, “I was always interested in animals and wildlife, but my parents… Continue reading Pet Adoption and Rescue Tails: Karmanova Evgeniia
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Rescue Stories
Pet Adoption Tails: Ivy Ilaya and Maru and Dany
Animal lover Ivy Ilaya is the proud pawrent of six-year-old Maru and five-year-old Dany. Previously based in Manila, Philippines, Ivy is now exploring the other side of the world in Costa Rica with her two cats in tow. She shares how she adopted Maru and Dany, and how they all traveled 16,162 km to their… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Ivy Ilaya and Maru and Dany
Pet Adoption Tails: Gia Lara and CC
Gia Lara is proof that there’s always room for one more rescue pet in your heart and home. The 37-year-old professional pet photographer was inspired to take pictures because of her beloved animals: a rabbit and 16 adopted puspins [short for pusang Pinoy, which are domestic short-haired cats from the Philippines]. She says, “Booni the rabbit was given… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Gia Lara and CC
Pet Adoption Tails: Natalie Watt and Kombu and Yuzu
An active couple residing in Sydney, Natalie Watt and Chris Gatt are doting pawrents to three-year-old Kombu (a kelpie-corgi mix dog who they adopted from a farm) and four-year-old Yuzu (an extremely shy cat who they adopted from a small, independent rescue). Natalie chats with Waldo’s Friends to share why other people should consider adopting… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Natalie Watt and Kombu and Yuzu
Amazing Acts: Ninja’s Rescued Kittens
Since 2017, Lady Logarta has been single-handedly running her independent rescue in Manila, Philippines called Ninja’s Rescued Kittens. As a child, she was already feeding stray cats, bringing home abandoned kittens, and caring for them with the help of her parents who were bonafide animal lovers. Lady shares what inspired her to set up Ninja’s… Continue reading Amazing Acts: Ninja’s Rescued Kittens
Pet Adoption Tails: Neobie Gonzalez and Noisy
Aside from being a Content Specialist at Canva Manila, 30-year-old Neobie Gonzalez is a story writer, occasional doodler, and object maker behind Occult’s Razor and Ay Dios Mio. She is also a first-time cat mum to Noisy, a black-and-white domestic shorthair who is known for being a headbutter, biscuit-maker, and all-around champion sleeper. Neobie shares how she first… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Neobie Gonzalez and Noisy
Foster Paw-renting Tails: Ouie Badelles
Painter, children’s book illustrator, and Visual Arts teacher Ouie Badelles has been fostering cats since 2008. The 54-year-old artist has fostered over 10 cats to date, saying, “I take kittens mostly, because they are easy to pick up from the street. They are easier to handle than bigger cats.” Ouie opened up to Waldo’s Friends… Continue reading Foster Paw-renting Tails: Ouie Badelles
Amazing Acts: Kotawafa Animal Rescue
For the past 17 years, Neet Hada has been helping stray animals—dogs, cats, donkeys, horses, goats, and birds—in Rajasthan, a state located in the northwestern part of India. He created the Kotawafa Animal Rescue all on his own in 2001, which stands for Kota (the city he is based in) and WAFA (an acronym for… Continue reading Amazing Acts: Kotawafa Animal Rescue
Pet Adoption Tails: Annette and Mosey
Say hello to cat mum Annette F., a freelance editor/writer who keeps herself busy by working for a non-profit organisation that promotes Philippine art through art shows and children’s books. Annette reveals, “I could never keep my pets alive as I was a young girl. My goldfish, puppies, bunnies, and guinea pigs all died on… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Annette and Mosey
Pet Adoption Tails: Katrina Ballecer and Marty
Graphic designer Katrina Ballecer is cat mum to Marty, a three to four-year-old Philippine domestic shorthair who was actually a foster fail. The longtime cat owner and foster mum shares, “I was originally going to put Marty up for adoption. But after learning that he needed extra care, I decided to keep him.” Katrina shares… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Katrina Ballecer and Marty