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While driving late at night, a person spotted a Tupperware bin on the side of the road; its lid sealed closed. Stopping to investigate, the unknown savior discovered a horrible sight inside the bin. A mother cat and four young kittens trapped inside and unconscious. With the container lid snapped in place, the cats were

Persistent coughing and labored breathing in humans have taken on heightened significance in the past year, as they are commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19 infection. Not all coughing and wheezing in humans is of viral origin, however. Asthma in humans is a disease of the lower airways that can cause coughing, wheezing, labored breathing and

Cats Protection invites children to an exclusive virtual event with author and TV presenter Dermot O’Leary Thursday 8th April at 4pm, YouTube Live, Facebook Premiere and on www.cats.org.uk To celebrate the launch of his latest book in the exciting Toto the Ninja Cat series, Dermot O’Leary will be taking part in a video conversation with

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today is my 11th Adoption Anniversary! Eleven years ago today, Mom brought me home to live with her and Amber. Sadly, I never got to know Amber really well, because she passed away six weeks after I arrived. Then it was just Mom and me for almost a year before Ruby joined our family. For the

If you’re reading this, then you’ve been captured by Huxley the kitten’s adorable face and inquisitive eyes. And how could you not? Those beautiful peepers are almost as big as her! The little torbie kitten with a stubbed tail has been described as a “spicy little spitfire” by Shannon Basner, head of Alaska’s KAAATs. It’s

May I ask you a personal question? Does your cat follow you into the bathroom? Do you leave your door slightly ajar so your cat can come in after you? And what happens if you close the door behind you and leave your cat out? Do you see paws reaching under the door? Does your

Thanks to Japan’s relative isolation from other countries, the Japanese have managed to create a distinctive and unparalleled culture for themselves. This is a country which sells everything from shoes to umbrellas out of vending machines, has three separate alphabets (kanji, hiragana and katakana) and where KFC is the nation’s favourite Christmas dinner. These are

Congratulations, Patricia Caradonna! You’re the winner of a harness and leash from Supakit. Look for an email from Ingrid.* For more information about Supakit and to purchase, visit https://supakit.co/ *Winners are selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72 hours of receipt of notification

Oh, cats. Felines are the masters of pretending they’re in trouble so you’ll come running to their aid, only to have the cat jump safely away from the perceived peril. And there you stand, duped and shrugging. At least when we try to save our kitties from that too-high shelf, we don’t generally have to

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are a few fun April cat activities. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. All month: Pet First Aid Awareness Month; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Celebrate this

Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition The Royal Society of British Artists boasts just over one hundred of the UK’s top painters, sculptors and printmakers as members, all possessing the highest levels of skill in their chosen styles and media. This year the exhibition includes a collection of work depicting cats, one of the

Our lead feature of this week’s round up is my annual warning about Easter Lilies. Ever year, I’m surprised how many cat parents still don’t know how deadly these flowers can be to cats. Just one small bite of a flower, leaf, stem or pollen of this plant, or even drinking from the water they’re

Greetings, my pawsome cat cohorts. It’s your old friend Forrest here, and today, we’re leaving our parents out of the loop. Why? Because it’s April Fools’ Day, and I want to teach you some surefire pranks to get your parents back for every nap they’ve ever woken you from and every empty food bowl they’ve

Just adopted a kitten? Or share your home with adult cats? Or, do you care for a community cat colony in your neighborhood? No matter the environment, the challenge remains: keeping fleas off felines. These blood-sucking nuisances possess a strong ability to survive, considering that they have been pestering mammals and birds for more than

New study ranks popular pets by their impact on the environment Dogs and cats among worst offenders Tortoise is the most eco-friendly pet Exotic pets such as reptiles and snakes have less impact than cats and dogs The Eco Pets League could point the way for pet ownership in the future Pet lovers may choose

Play is vitally important to a cat’s mental and physical health, and it’s especially important for indoor cats. Even though cats may sleep up to 16 hours a day, when they’re awake, they need stimulation, and the best way to accomplish this is with play. In the wild, when lions, tigers and other wild cats

Cats love chicken in their food bowls, but do they love actual living chickens? Three orphaned kittens sure do after a hen took them under her wing. Luckily for us, the farmer who found them together had his camera ready and caught video of the adorable discovery. The unbelievable moment sits at almost 350k views

Almost every day I get emails from animal shelters begging me to care for kittens until they’re old enough to go up for adoption. Shelters (the term I’m going to use for both independent rescues and municipal facilities) are desperate for foster homes to take what I call “tweans”— weaned but too young to survive

Earlier this year, Mr Ringo had the wonderful opportunity to interview Larry the 10 Downing Street cat, who lives with PM Boris Johnson, due to Covid restrictions they chose to zoom call and besides Mr Ringo didn’t wish to invade Larry’s territory. Read the full mews here….. Mr Ringo: ” Meowsers! Larry, can you hear

Jackson Galaxy once again brings the magic that is Cat Camp to the comfort of your own home. Cat Camp Spring Forward at Home will take place on Saturday, April 10, and it’s free! Join Jackson for a springtime celebration of all things cats including enrichment for your cats at home (like clicker and harness

Francisca Franken missed having a cat. Growing up, the Franken family always had cats and their current feline, Joker, was a big part of her life. But when she moved out, Joker stayed home. He was a cat used to some outdoor exploration in their rural German neighborhood. City living wouldn’t have suited him. Plus,

Go to any pet supply store and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the wide array of cat litter options. All those options make it hard to know which litter is best. Here’s how to pick the right cat litter for your cat.  What are the common cat litter options? The most common litter is

Have you ever wondered why your cat has a behavioral problem? Cat behavior is perceived as rather illusive for most people, because cats are so mysterious in many ways, but also beautiful and magical creatures. Deciphering a particular behavior in a cat can be very challenging. And as with human behavior, sometimes there are several

This post contains affiliate links* When Allegra was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, one of the first things I asked my vet about was whether we should start her on AminAvast®. The connection between hyperthyroidism and kidney disease Hyperthyroidism can mask kidney disease because the excess thyroid hormone in the system increases renal blood flow and glomerular

Did you know over 3 million cats enter U.S. shelters every year? An estimated one million of these cats don’t make it out. But TNR programs are working to reduce this number by trapping feral and stray cats, having them spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and treated for any illnesses. These cats are then either returned

You may like to joke that your cat is allergic to you. If your kitties frequently hide, only emerging to let you know they’re hungry or to wake you up at 5 a.m. for no apparent reason, saying they’re allergic to people is a funny gag. But there’s a chance — albeit a very small one

Please find below the latest rescue story submission from our friends at Mayhew: Although many animals who come to us thankfully need nothing more than a safe shelter and lots of love and attention, we are always prepared to go the extra mile for those who require more specialist treatment. We were alerted to the

Welcome to our regular “Ask the Cat Doc With Dr. Lynn Bahr” segment! Once a month, Dr. Bahr answers as many of your questions as she can, and you can leave new questions for her in a comment. Dr. Bahr graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Unlike most veterinarians, she

How long do cats live? This question burns in the minds of every cat parent as they hold their kitty-dear tight, hoping their feline will be the next to claim the honor of world’s oldest cat. Unfortunately, try as we might, our cats don’t live as long as Crème Puff the cat. Living to the

Have you ever thought about adding a purebred cat to your family? The Cat Fanciers’ Association recognizes 46 pedigreed breeds, all with different characteristics, appearances and behaviors. The CFA prefers the term “pedigreed cat,” as many breeds of cats were developed as hybrids or developed crossings. Pedigree references CFA’s ability to trace a cat’s lineage