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Hi everyone, It’s Nubia here today! Brother and I received some amazing toys from Germany. Some of you may already know how much I love things made of felt. Especially ball shaped items. 😀 So you can imagine my delight when the human unpacked some new felt balls! Nubia: But why are you holding it

A three-legged moggy who helps a six-year-old boy with severe learning difficulties and medical conditions has been named National Cat of the Year 2021. Minty, from Holywell, Wales, beat hundreds of other entries to be named overall winner in the nation’s biggest celebration of pet cats, organised by Cats Protection. The nine-year-old puss was recognised

Leading UK academics and companion animal experts set to present the latest research exploring Animal-Assisted Interventions on child health and development The impact of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) on the development, health and wellbeing of children and young people, is the focus of a session to be held at the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS)

Advice offered to UK holiday-makers as paddle-boarding, selfies, litter, barbecues and off-lead dogs present major hazards during the holiday months. Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, warns the RSPCA. Data from the animal charity reveals that reports about sick and injured animals double in

When residents of an apartment building in Spain called the police to complain that someone was blasting music and keeping them awake, the officers found no one at home. When they located the owner of the apartment, he told them that his cat has the habit of turning the stereo on and moving the volume

Although I’ve had indoor-only cats for my entire adult life, I grew up with several outdoor cats who earned their weight in paper currency as “working” cats on my parents’ farm. Although these cats were friendly toward humans, I think they would have climbed the curtains if we tried to keep them indoors. But they

There are many steps to take when you are furnishing your home for your furry friend. Cats can be a challenge because they have different needs than dogs, and what is comfortable for one cat may not work well for another. Cats can also be very particular when it comes to their living space, and

This post contains affiliate links* I love finding unique cat items on Etsy, and when I came across these beautiful ceramic cat dishes by an Italian artist, I just had to share them with you.   These little cat trays are listed as “Svuotatasche kitten in raku pottery.” As best as I can tell, svuota

Here’s the skinny on feline skin health: The skin owns bragging rights as your cat’s largest organ, with the liver coming in a distant second. In fact, the skin can represent one-fifth of your cat’s body weight. Cats rely on their skin and coat to perform many duties: regulating body temperature, shielding against foreign substances

The Cheerble company—the most backed pet toy brand in crowdfunding history—has finally found an ideal solution for keeping pets hydrated and their water dish always clean while their parents are away. After running 3 successful campaigns and delivering thousands of Wicked Bones, Wicked Balls and Cheerble Board Games to their backers, they finally launched their

Some days, even almost two years later, I still miss my little girl so much, it feels like she just left me yesterday. I’m grateful I have eight years of Ruby’s Reflections on this site to comfort me and remind me of some of the cute things she did when the pain hits. We don’t realize how

Who doesn’t love a cool tech tool, especially one that helps you get your beloved lost pet back? And we certainly love this one. National nonprofit Petco Love (formerly the Petco Foundation) has come out with a new searchable database that actually uses facial recognition technology to reunite families with lost pets. Approximately 1,000 city

A few months ago we were searching for a sibling for Zelda. Like a lot of other cat-parents we think that you can’t have an “only child”; especially, if the cat only lives in the flat and does not get a chance to meet other cats in the neighbourhood. Sure, there are exceptions but many cats

This is a sponsored post In addition to her custom pet portraits and other artwork, Bernadette Kazmarski has been crafting and designing unique gift items since childhood. About a decade ago, when she began selling gift items in addition to her portraits at cat shows and other events, she began with versions of the custom

Appeal to find homes for five homeless cats at RSPCA Newport Animal Centre Tess, Teddy, Toby, Pud and Kevin are looking for their forever homes August, 2021 The RSPCA is appealing to find loving homes in Newport for five homeless cats. RSPCA Newport Animal Centre is caring for five special cats who have been looking

Lately, I’ve been feeling frustrated a lot more frequently than I like to be, and it’s all because of the seemingly never ending pandemic. I’m frustrated that so many people seem to care so little about how their actions affect everyone else. I’m frustrated with people  who refuse to get vaccinated, refuse to wear masks,

Cats are living longer than ever. When I began my veterinary career, a 20-year-old cat was a rarity. Now, I see at least a dozen every year. It’s wonderful that we get to spend additional years with our beloved companions, but increased longevity is a double-edged sword. A longer life span also means more time

Strengthen the bond with your cat and help them learn with free guidance from feline experts this International Cat Day. We’ve all heard the old saying Curiosity Killed the Cat which serves as a warning not to be too inquisitive. However, a recent poll run by International Cat Care showed that for cats and their

Did you happen to catch the new Chevy truck commercial featuring a grey tabby cat? Walter the cat became a star in the ad, a spoof on the usual “a man and his truck and his dog” meme that is more commonly used in these types of ads. Walter plays with balls, herds cows, and

Paige Winter was only 17 years old when she lost a leg and part of a hand to a shark. Despite all she’s gone through, this inspiration teen remains an advocate for sharks and, with the guidance of professionals is taking brave steps to overcome her fears. She was recently featured in an episode of

We all know that as our cats age they begin to change, just like us. Once they reach their elderly years – generally from age 12 onwards – they need a different kind of care to suit their slightly more restful and tender nature. First things first, if you notice any changes in your cat’s

Guest post by Lucy BurdetteThis post contains affiliate links* If you have read any of the ten previous Key West food critic mysteries, you know that right from the beginning, there have always been cats. In the previous book, The Key Lime Crime, T-bone the ginger cat whom I rescued from Key West SPCA made

What do our cats really need to eat in order to meet their nutritional needs? Chef Bobby Flay believes he has the answer. But what does a gourmet chef know about cat food and feline nutrition? As it turns out, he knows quite a lot. A lifelong cat lover and super cat dad, Bobby Flay

This post contains affiliate links* One of my pet peeves when it comes to litter boxes is that many new litter boxes are designed to either make cleaning the litter box easier, or hide the litter box from view. Neither of these two reasons have anything to do with what cats want or need, and

Researchers at the Luxembourg Institute of Health are investigating a new approach to helping people who are allergic to cat dander, specifically, the major cat allergen Fel d 1. Allergen-specific immunotherapy aims to provide long-term relief from allergies, but much remains to be learned about the therapy. In a study published in December 2020 in

Cat lovers will stick by their pets, no matter how many times the little troublemakers destroy the furniture or make as much noise as they paw-ssibly can at 3 a.m. But where are the best places for felines and their long-suffering friends to call home? To mark International Cat Day, Aug. 8, LawnStarter found 2021’s Best Cities for

This post contains affiliate links* Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need meat in their diet to thrive. Their systems aren’t designed to digest carbohydrates. A raw diet is one of the best ways to fulfill cats’ nutritional requirements, but raw food, even a commercially prepared raw diet, may exceed the comfort level for some cat

Alfie, the elderly cat, had climbed out of the window on the fourth floor The RSPCA and fire services rescued a cat who became stuck after climbing out of a fourth-storey window and was too scared to climb back inside. The charity was called on Saturday (July 24) to West Park in Harrogate, Yorkshire, after

Supply chain shortages across a variety of industries have become common over the past 16 months, and pet food shortages are no exception. There are many reasons for this, including the increased number of  pets that were adopted during the pandemic. For in depth look a this growing problem, read this comprehensive article on Reuters.com.

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are a few fun July cat activities. All month: National Lost Pet Prevention Month Check out gorgeous breeds at this TICA cat show. Photography © GlobalP | iStock / Getty Images Plus. July 10-11: Yellow Rose Cat Club Purebred and Household Pet Cat