Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1926, Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) passed away. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1980, Kristen Connolly, American actress was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, Else Holmelund Minarik, Danish-American author and illustrator (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
It’s Still the Time to Help Wonderful Cats Find Homes!
Though Adopt a Shelter Cat Month is now over, we’re still celebrating by sharing some of our favorite kitties! We are partnering with our friends at ARM HAMMER Cat Litter to help us shine a light on a few adoptable cats who could use some extra attention. If you’d like to learn more about how to help, visit aspca.org/meow!These feline companions are eager to find a loving home of their own! Available for adoption at the ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City, these special cats are full of purr-sonality. Read on to learn how to meet them today!Magic This curious cat enjoys taking her time and observing her surroundings before joining in on the action. Soon enough, Magic will be ready to play! Interactive play and tasty treats are great ways to get to know her and build a strong bond together. Are you ready to fill your home with happy moments? Visit Magic’s profile to learn more!Mystic Gentle Mystic is a true charmer! She enjoys connecting with people through treats and playtime. She likes to greet her friends with happy meows and show off her growing confidence. She hopes to find a calm home where she can blossom day by day. If you’d like to see a sweet cat’s personality shine, visit Mystic’s profile!Link If you have a wand toy in hand, Link will light up the room with her playful energy! Her enthusiastic leaps and pounces are a wonderful sight. She’s also a social butterfly who enjoys the company of other cats. Link will keep you entertained every day, and she’ll surely bring lots of love and warmth to your home. Check out her profile to learn more!Ness Ness is a sweet cat who has the most adorable, chubby cheeks around! This cat especially loves getting treats, and he enjoys some soft pets while he snacks. Ness brings a calm presence to his home, and he’ll usually be found relaxing near a friend or keeping an eye on his space. If you’d like to meet this easygoing guy, check out his profile!Linus Linus is a young cat who is ready to bloom in your home! He’s obsessed with playtime, happily entertaining himself with a stuffed toy or chasing after a wand toy. Getting to know him through play and treats is a joy as his true colors reveal themselves. Linus can’t wait to become your trusted companion! Visit his profile to learn more.If you don’t live in the tri-state area, but you’re still considering adopting a furry friend, there are many more adoptable animals at your local shelter! You can also visit our friends at Animal Care Centers of NYC and the Los Angeles County’s Animal Care Centers.If you aren’t ready to adopt, you can still make a huge difference for animals in need by becoming a foster caregiver! There are major benefits for animals like these to spend time out of the shelter and in foster homes. You can foster for the ASPCA in Columbus, Ohio, Pawling, New York, New York City, Weaverville, North Carolina and Los Angeles. Tags: Adoptable Cats ASPCA Adoption Center NYC
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