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When I found Brutus he had severe burns to all four of his feet, along with his ears and tail. He had spent 26 days on his own following the 2017 Tubbs Wildfire in Sonoma County, California. Brutus and his sister, Cleo, whom I rescued 10 days later, were adopted by a close friend when

The house is dark It’s time to play Let’s yell and meow about our day I’ll jingle balls and bat the mice It’s time to feed me not once, but twice Not once, not twice but three times I’ll call Get out of bed and let’s play ball The sun is rising and I must

This post contains affiliate links* In my ongoing quest to spruce up my home with small things that make me happy, I found this adorable ironing board cover. Even though I don’t iron a whole lot, I do use my ironing board frequently on laundry day to dry items that need to lay flat –

After making an unexpected human friend, Usagi the cat learned some friendships bloom at the exact right moment. And from these moments of meeting, an everlasting bond of love can grow. As a savvy stray cat, Usagi knew her way around the streets of Montreal. The black cat belonged to a feral colony, but the

One kitten or two, adult or senior? While it’s tempting to pick the one that is the cutest, looks should not be the only factor. A cat’s behavior needs to fit your family’s lifestyle. What’s the right age for the perfect cat for your family? Kittens find homes quickly through shelters, rescues and breeders. But

Be firm to be kind this Christmas It’s Christmas morning, the oven’s on and the smell of Christmas dinner has got everyone feeling hungry. Now imagine how your pet’s feeling with their heightened sense of smell! While we all want to treat our pets at Christmas, when it comes to food, some common festive favourites

This post contains affiliate links* I periodically search for “tortoiseshell cat” on Etsy, and look what I found! These beautiful cotton tea towels feature 10 super cute torties handpainted by the artist. The purrfect gift for the tortie lover on your list (or yourself!), these tea towels can be used as placemats or napkins as

Do you know how to take your cat’s vital signs? If not, now is the time to learn! Don’t worry though, learning how to take vitals isn’t as complicated as it may seem, and it might just make the difference in your cat’s health. The three elements of cat vital signs are temperature, heart rate,

This year’s stubborn pandemic promises to upend the holiday habits and traditions of many — and that increases concern among leading veterinarians. “Before this pandemic, people would have concerns about house-guests feeding table scraps that may be unhealthy or even dangerous to their cats,” says Jason Nicholas, BVetMed, a veterinarian and pet safety advocate in

The UK in lockdown has hit many hard, but in one section of the economy at least, the residential property market there has been a flurry of activity. Working from home has been destigmatised and with the stamp duty freeze going on until the end of March 2021, many property owners in premium areas are

A little common sense goes a long way toward keeping cats safe during the holidays, but some holiday hazards take even the most seasoned cat parent by surprise. I thought it couldn’t hurt to review safety measures to protect your cats from harm so everyone can have a safe and happy holiday season. Christmas trees

Does your cat love to rock around the Christmas tree no matter how many times you say no? Do they wreck the halls as soon as you deck them with boughs of festivity? And do you often find your silent night destroyed by the smash and crash of ornaments hitting the ground? Keeping kitties and

Some of the most profoundly heartbreaking moments of my cat-caretaking life revolve around being unable to tell how much pain my beloved friends were suffering. Even though I know cats are very good at disguising their pain, I can’t help but guilt-trip myself sometimes over this health issue, because as a person who’s lived with

For many of us, the challenges of 2020 has meant Christmas has come even earlier this year. But our pets can find the festivities unsettling; so how can we make sure they enjoy the Christmas period as much as we do? PDSA Veterinary Nurse Nina Downing said: “Christmas is a time for joy and cheer but

As this crazy year comes to a close, we’re finding ourselves in the middle of a holiday season that is anything but normal. And yet, I believe it’s important that we do whatever we can to make this season meaningful. I admit, I’m struggling. So many of my favorite holiday traditions are either canceled or

With their feline fangs and fur of night, Lestat and Laszlo will haunt your dreams. You won’t be fraught with fright though. Oh goodness no, these little vampurrs and their mischief-making will leave you full of joy and light because they’re just too cute! But these brothers almost didn’t get the chance to stalk the

Your barn cats may not come into your home, but they’re in your heart and part of your family. When the temperatures dip, you want to ensure these kitties have everything they need. Because of the way cats have evolved, they often need a little extra TLC in the winter. “Cats evolved from desert-dwelling ancestors,”

Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Dana: Black cats are simply wonderful. Maybe it’s their slinky self-assuredness, their mini-Panther facade or perhaps because they match my decor so well, but I’ve had a lucky streak of fabulous black-furred felines under my various roofs. They became my adoptive choice once I heard that

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On an icy cold Valentine’s Day in Canada, a stray cat pawed at the back door of the right house. Little did Aslan the cat know, but on the other side of the door was a devoted cat lover who spent her time volunteering for One Cat at a Time, a kitten rescue in Quebec.

The goal of Swedish startup Animalist is simple: Make beautiful art for pets and their humans. Co-founder Jan Van Helleputte says that they want to “celebrate the beauty and joy our four-legged companions bring us through modern and personalized art inspired by Scandinavian minimalism.” With just a few simple steps, you can create a personalized

“I gaze upon My universe with eyes More blue and pure than all the morning skies ! More clear, wild, sweet than cool mysterious streams ! How all My earth in quiet enchantment gleams ! I am a deeper Sacredness! With Eyes So Feline seeing all that creeps and flies !” Oh my ! …

This post contains affiliate links* I previously featured this beautiful handcrafted flying cat, along with some others like her. Doesn’t she look just like a tortie? The cats are hand carved and painted by Balinese artisans. The story behind these magical winged cats is wonderful. The myth of these Winged Spirit Guardians goes back to

Part of being a good cat parent is keeping up with annual check-ups and vaccination schedules for your cat. But when considering cat vaccines, all those letters can look like a confusing alphabet soup, leaving you to ask, “What vaccinations does my cat need?” Have no fear though, we’ve got the information you need in

The holidays are upon us, and everyone’s writing their letters to Santa, hoping they’ll find that special something underneath the tree. Even cats have gift wish lists and would be pawsitively pleased to have their holiday dreams fulfilled. Here are six presents cats would scratch onto their Christmas lists, most of them unwrappable, yet highly

Cats Protection unveils tear-jerking Christmas animation featuring Holly Willoughby and created by multi-award-winning Aardman Studios Cats Protection has joined forces with Academy Award®-winning animators Aardman Studios and TV presenter Holly Willoughby for its Christmas campaign “Casper’s Magical Journey”, inspired by the true story of a young boy and his missing cat. The beautiful three-minute animation

As the anniversary of Ruby’s passing gets closer, I find that my grief is intensifying again. First anniversaries are always difficult,a and combined with a holiday season that is anything but normal, this is a challenging time for me. Thankfully, memories of some of the silly things my little girl did bring smiles through the

Listen up cat-loving bookworms. There’s a new book on cats and history you’ll want to add to your reading list. And don’t tune out because it’s a book of history. A Cat’s Tale: A Journey Through Feline History offers a lesson in history from the feline point-of-view. Rather than telling the story of humans in

They’re as funny as they are cute, and that’s why so many of us love kittens. It’s also why more than 2 million cat videos on YouTube were viewed more than 25 billion times, according to an article published on theconversation.com last updated in 2018. No doubt these past couple of years have seen those

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! We have setup a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our dedicated Tummy Rub Tuesday post. Simply leave a comment on the post and attach the image you’d like to use. If you’ve got