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Love, love, love — that’s all the RagaMuffin wants from you, and all she wants to give in return. And if she thinks she’s not getting enough, the sweet cat will figure out ways to achieve your undivided attention. “One of my cats used to get attention by pressing the buttons on the fax machine

Hi everyone, We recently wrote this article for teletext holidays and thought it would be great to share it with you as well. 🙂 We all know how much we love our cat companions, but how easy is it to be with them 24/7 while you are meant to be working from home during a

A Chinese cat seems to have the art of taking selfies down pat: seven-month-old Er Niu’s human came home one day to not only find clumps of white fur on her iPad, but she also discovered dozens of photos and even a video of the kitty. He even figured out how to use the camera’s

It would be no surprise to learn felines funded a recent study by animal nutritionist specialists with the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada, as the conclusion comes out in their favor. Cat parents have often pondered why their kitties act as though they’re starving when the level of the food in their bowl dips below an

Unemployment has skyrocketed during COVID-19, and it’s left people struggling to put food on their tables. When cat parents can’t afford to feed themselves, they’re likely struggling to make ends meet for their pets as well. If you’re hurting, know you’re not alone. The ASPCA recently released new data showing that more than 4.2 million

Hi everyone, Our latest entry in the Friday Art Cat section comes from Tara Schenker: The artwork is of Manny as a three month old kitten. He is a playful character and trots like a fox. In this pose he has been captured observing objects on a desk. He loves to randomly push objects off

Guest post by Amy ShojaiThis post contains affiliate links* Thank you, Ingrid, for allowing me to share about my latest book, Hit and Run. Many folks know about my nonfiction that covers cat and dog care and behavior. Not as many may know that I also write fiction that features pets. I call my fiction

The Earth needs more souls to protect her and one cat is proving you don’t have to be human to do your part in saving our home! Living in Berlin, Germany, Louis Wildlife calls a cabin on a river home, and there, he helps his family thrive in a sustainable way. He may be a

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are some fun October 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: National Animal Safety and Protection Month; National Pet Wellness Month CatCon goes virtual this year!

Archie & The Lawlor Cat Hotel: New Book, a “Pawsome Adventure”, Based on Mischief at Real-World Cat Hotel. It’s Time to Check In! Jane Lawlor’s ‘Archie & The Lawlor Cat Hotel’ is an hilarious, adventurous and unforgettable children’s book based on the author’s own real-world cat hotel. Lawlor’s beloved Lawlor Cat Hotel has captured the

Sponsored guest post by Eric Converse, VP, AirRestore* We all learned a lot about the value of fresh outdoor air this year. After a winter and spring being cooped up inside, how many of us went outside for a walk just to clear our heads and revitalize ourselves? I know that I always feel sharper

Those toes are too much! And the kitten they come with makes a complete package of heart-melting ultra-cuteness!! Meet Stella. Besides being cute, she’s one of the toughest little gray tabby tigers you’ll ever see. Today, she’s a healthy polydactyl kitten with an extra toe on both of her front paws and two additional toes

Wildfires have ravaged the West Coast, affecting air quality, ruining homes and businesses and causing apocalyptic skies. The fires have also put cats at risk for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion, both of which could have fatal consequences. “Smoke is an air pollutant just like anything else, whether it be car exhaust or fossil fuels.

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in the icatcare Spotlight on Science series: Mikel Delgado, a member of the iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel and feline welfare researcher tells us about her latest research on cross-sucking behaviours in orphaned kittens. When I started working as a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Veterinary Medicine at

Greetings my pawsome human minions and cat cohorts. Forrest the cat, back again, with more info that might shed light on why your cat does odd things! And today’s topic is one that often leaves humans scratching their heads and not because of fleas. I’m a curious sort of guy. It comes naturally and I’ve

This post contains affiliate links* Volana Kote (aka Jen Glick) is a Delaware based jewelry designer who creates gorgeous pieces incorporating naturally fallen cat whiskers. Jen has always saved her cats’ whiskers. “They bring good luck,” she says. She has also designed jewelry as long as she can remember, and one day, she started incorporating

If your cat is suffering from an illness, they might not be quick to let you know. Cats are notorious for hiding illnesses, which can be difficult for cat parents to handle. Luckily, PrettyLitter offers a unique type of litter that could detect some potential health concerns before it’s too late. When your cat uses

As we grapple with life in a global pandemic, most of us are using more hand sanitizer this year than we ever have before. And while hand sanitizer has become an important tool for keeping people safe when we’re unable to access soap and water for washing our hands, it is a chemical. Here’s what

There’s no doubt about it, pets well and truly steal our hearts and build an unbreakable bond with us. One way of protecting that very special relationship is to make sure that our pet’s heart is strong and healthy. With ‘World Heart Day’ taking place on 29 September, now’s the time for owners to be

This post is sponsored by Assisi Animal Health Tazz. is a 3-year-old rescue cat. His human Colleen adopted him from the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society. Tazz shares his home in Hudson Valley, NY with Colleen, her boyfriend and another cat. In April, Tazz began coughing after eating. “I took him to the vet

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us – and that includes our cats. Whether they’re picking up on their humans’ stress or trying to figure out why they no longer have the house to themselves all day, some of our cats are having a rough time. To get some expert advice, I chatted with

After debating the pros and cons of getting a furry friend to welcome into your home, you must then decide whether to adopt or shop. This decision is never an easy one to make, with many potential concerns associated with both. There are an abundance of articles and social media pages out there that give

Don’t you wish you could remain balanced and step through these turbulent times with the kind of confidence the kitty in the photo above displays? Becoming unshakeable in the middle of the storm that life has turned into is becoming more and more challenging, but it’s something worth striving for. I previously shared the Womens’

Did you know that cats don’t meow to one another past kittenhood? Once they are fully grown, cats will only meow to us, which is very special indeed. One of my cats, Miss Pinky, and I have long conversations, and she even answers my questions. “Do you love me Pinky? Are you hungry? Are you

Hi Everyone! My name is Iris and I am the lucky kitten of Nancy and Tom. They adopted me from ARF(Animal Rescue Foundation) last Christmas. I met Nancy and right away I knew that I wanted her to be my mom. She gave me some treats and played with me. She went to see other

This giveaway is sponsored by PawPrint If your cat has a chronic health condition or is a senior cat, having a copy of your cat’s vet record can save valuable time in an emergency. Having a complete current record may save your cat’s life, especially if she is on multiple medications. PawPrint is a new

Climbing comes naturally to cats; they’ve got the best built-in climbing gear nature has to offer. Some kitties have extra special skills though. And when a cat calls a rock-climbing gym home, then she’s bound to be the best climber around! Just like Lalah, who lives at Boulbaka 2, a rock-climbing gym in Okinawa, Japan.

Cats can be weird. They do things like knead on blankets as if they are making bread dough, bump you repeatedly with their heads for attention and chatter like parakeets when playing with their toys. As  if all that wasn’t goofy enough, they sometimes zoom around the house for no apparent reason and stick their

Hi everyone, Please find below one of the first entries to Purrsday Poetry that we ever featured. after 5 years of the column we thought it would be good to re-feature some of our earlier entries for those that missed them. 🙂 Today marks our first Purrsday Poem entry which comes from Deborah A. Bowman:

Changing just one mind can save a life. Founded by the Helen Woodward Animal Center, the goal of Remember Me Thursday® is to get the entire world talking about pet adoption. The day is meant to remember and honor the 1+ million orphan pets who ran out of time, and to help people #SeeTheLight for