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Guest post by Harry Shubin It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… if you are an animal rescuer. As municipal shelters closed to the public, they besieged rescues with requests to take cats. However, with adoption events suspended and PetSmart adoption centers closed, the ability for rescues to find homes

As a cat lover, Shea Prior enjoys spoiling her two kitties, giving them the comfy life every feline deserves. So, when she saw a cat, living outside and alone, she tried her best to befriend the wild tabby. But strays are skittish creatures and it took a little time for the cat to come near

Do you have a pet insurance policy for your cat? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. “There are more cats in the U.S. [than dogs], but fewer cats are insured,” says Chris Middleton, senior vice president and general manager of Pet’s Best Pet Insurance based in Boise, Idaho. “In fact, only about 20%

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the link to the post / photo you’d like us to use. Meet Samantha who was sent in via email by Cathleen.

This guest post by Dr. Elena Contreras, DVM, MS, PhDis sponsored by Assisi Animal Health I met an approximately 3 year old male, intact, “feral” cat on my first day working at a new job in a nonprofit spay/neuter clinic. He was an outdoor “feral” community cat that was trapped by a wonderful volunteer trapper

We, the cats of the world, have had enough of our humans being home. And we, the pawed ones, have come to a decision. Cats of all patterns and breed hereby declare we want to charge the humans rent for all the time they’re spending at home. Lingering in our sunshine patches, lounging on our

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are some fun May 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 Pet Month; Chip Your Pet Month Meet lots of breeds virtually from TICA. Photo

Hello again my friends, The world has a new normal and we have heard statements like “The time for further action is now,” Stay-at-home because of Covid-19. My family has been doing the right things like Staying home and washing their hands, but what about animals like me? I’m scared for my friends and neighbors

I found this quote to be so very appropriate for our times. Whenever I find myself enveloped in fear, sadness or despair, I try to bring myself back to the present moment. I can’t control what’s happening out there, but I can choose to embrace the present moment, and try to find some meaning in

Cats are quietly taking over the world, but their quest for domination doesn’t end there. With a whole universe to explore, cats have sighted space as their next mission. And with paws so crafty and humans, including spacecraft engineers, working from home, could cats padding across keyboards take control of spacecraft? Amber Straughn, a NASA

Louise Holton may not be a name on the lips of cat lovers everywhere, but it should be. In 1975, Holton worked with the Johannesburg SPCA in South Africa on trap-neuter-return for community cats. She worked with veterinarian and TNR pioneer Jenny Remfry; world-famous author and biologist Roger Tabor; and cat rescue organizations in the

Hi everyone, I’m Giselle Minou, with some handy tips for you if you are now doing work from home. I’m quite used to working from home, so I have put together a nice variety of my favorite activities. I’m a rescue kitty, the runt of my litter, and I was undernourished when I was found:

As the weeks have worn on, quarantine has made us all behave a little differently. Example? Pajama pants have become acceptable workwear for a lot of us. And in this strange time of undefined schedules and isolation, humans aren’t the only ones feeling kind of weird. Our cats and dogs know things aren’t quite right

There is some good news in the middle of all the terrifying, awful updates – you just have to look for it. One aspect of this pandemic that I find particularly heartening is that pet adoptions and fosters have increased tremendously while people are staying home, in some cases, even clearing out some shelters. Vox

In this time of quarantining and distancing, some people are finding a minute to tackle ideas long on the mind, but not done because time was always short. The practices and projects folks have taken up cover so many fields, from improving cooking to learning a new language, or taking up exercise to slowing down

In this time of social distancing, many of us are revisiting our enjoyment of simple things like gardening. Even if you don’t have a large yard it’s possible to grow window gardens, but unfortunately, a number of plants commonly available are very dangerous to our cats. Only select plants that will be safe if your

Hi everyone, Today’s entry in our poetry section comes from Scribbles of my quest: Wherever you are, I hope you are spoiled and loved. What were the odds? I didn’t ask for you but you pranced into my life anyways. Pretty soon our lives entwined but the seasons change, I found myself shedding a cascade

This giveaway is sponsored by Assisi Animal Health Since cats are so good at hiding pain, it can be difficult for even the most dedicated cat parent to recognize. By the time pain become obvious, chronic pain may have already had a considerable impact on the cat’s quality of life. This can be especially true

Terrible situations occur too often and cats find themselves in distress. But thanks to caring hearts, these cats in need find help and go onto to live happy and healthy lives. But they couldn’t do it without you… And for that, every shelter cat with a bowl of food thanks you! When you purchase the

Stella, Memorial Day is coming up! I thought we’d do something special today that has to do with cats.I’M GETTING A PARADE! You are not getting a parade.But I’m a military. You are NOT a military.A military that steadfastly defends this house, this yard, this street from the abandoned boat trailer to the north to

Vet charity PDSA offer top tips on keeping pets happy and healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic During lockdown, when vets across the country are running emergency services only, you may be wondering how you can keep on top of your pet’s flea and worming treatments. With spring here, our pets are likely to be spending

Have the doldrums of boredom found you and your cat? When all familiar activities and toys have lost their luster, boredom can reduce humans and cats to pure laziness. But there are tons of clever ways to keep you and kitty from falling to tedium. From DIY to bubbles, check out these 11 fun ways

Guest post by Sarah Chauncey This is the second post in a three-part series. In the first post, l looked at how veterinarians are handling euthanasia during COVID-19. Losing a beloved companion is a difficult experience at any time, but several factors come together to make it particularly devastating during COVID-19. From veterinarians handling euthanasias

Cats and dogs make unlikely friends, but when a bond forms, love doesn’t differentiate between meow and bark. Gilbert the cat and Lucy the puppy have learned this fact to be true and the siblings have become inseparable in these days of coronavirus lockdown. Their dad, Adam Kopley, enjoys capturing videos of the Ragdoll cat

While spending the day in New York City, Catster art director Lori Wendin visited the Fishs Eddy store in Union Square, where she saw an artist working in the back of the store. That artist is Ben Lenovitz, whose artwork is fun, quirky and absolutely charming. He works in several mediums to create his pop-folk

Oh, the strangeness of cats! Just when cat parents think they’ve figured their out their kitty, then arises an odd cat behavior that leaves you scratching your head. And when it comes to cats, there’s a lot of strange in the things they do. Believe it or not, all these weird antics serve a purpose.

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! And what a week it is! It’s our TRT post 300! That’s right 300 weeks of tummy rubs we’ve had now! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the

This post contains affiliate links* The immune system is an intricate system of biological processes and structures that protects the body against disease. A healthy immune system is able to recognize and fend off invaders such as viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Keeping your cat’s immune system strong will help prevent health problems and protect

Fresh bread spread with butter is a simple treat that hits comfort spots just right. And Japanese bread company Neko Neko Shokupan understands the love people have for bread. The super kawaii bread maker also knows folks love their cats and by crafting their popular bread into the shape of a cat head, they’ve made