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5 Fun Facts About Hairless Cats
The hairless cat is an instantly recognizable breed that has a unique history. While many people can immediately identify a hairless cat when they see one, they might not know much else about them. Keep reading to learn some interesting and fun facts about this unique breed of cat. They Aren’t Actually Hairless Even though […] More
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Doby Reigning Happily Over His Wobbly Kingdom
By: Jeanne and Alastair a.k.a. “Doby’s Humans” Doby is a special kitten. He was born with mild cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) and a cleft nose. Because of his CH, he’s a bit wobbly and looks like a bobble-head toy when he’s focused on something. Just under a year ago this little guy popped up on Instagram and […] More
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Esk the Micro Kitten: Surviving Against All Odds
Written and Photos by: CaM Fan, S. Hosenfeld – Texas On the 14th of March, one of our rescues gave birth in our closet to five kittens. My fiancé and I have both been rescuing, fostering, and rehoming cats and kittens for years; I’ve been caring for nursing cats and bottle babies since high school, […] More
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5 Ways To Entice Your Sick Cat To Eat
Written & Photos by: Yasaar Nakchbendi When your cat starts rejecting their favorite dish from the breakfast menu, that’s usually the first sign something is amiss. We all know cats can be finicky eaters but when your cat refuses to eat for longer than 24 hours, this is cause for concern. A veterinary checkup is […] More
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Big Cats vs. Easter Eggs!
Just like their miniature cousins, big cats occasionally like to release their rambunctious inner child through exploration and adventures. Although we can’t join in their fun directly, we can certainly enjoy their crazy antics from a safe distance! Check out these delightful big cats living at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida as they hunt down […] More
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Teeter-Tottering Kitten Rescued Just In Time!
On the busy streets of Chicago, a tiny kitten was found tottering along, lonely and frightened. The stray feline was scooped up and taken to the local animal control. Sadly though, Chicago has one of the highest kill rates of stray cats and dogs in the nation, which didn’t bode well for the little furball. […] More
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How to Celebrate Easter with Cats!
We try to provide as much enrichment as possible for Cole and Marmalade to keep their senses strong and bodies active, so taking advantage of any holidays or celebrations that allow this means we usually go a bit overboard for the boys… but we’ve come to terms with it and they don’t seem to mind! […] More
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Operation Catnip – Saving Community Cats
Operation Catnip, an organization based in Gainesville, FL, saves feline lives by setting the standard for large-scale spay-neuter and vaccination services for free-roaming cats. They’re dedicated to nourishing the relationship between communities and cats through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care and host FREE monthly spay/neuter clinics. Their hands-on, local program is now being modeled across the […] More
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Ball Pits for Cats and Kittens!
In keeping with our desire to enrich the lives of the cats and kittens everywhere, what could be easier to make than a ball pit?! You need 3 things: Large box, Balls, Fluffy, adorable fur-babies (any age will do) Viola! Simple as that =) Now there are many variations and upgrades on this interactive playtime […] More
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10 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Cat
Older cats make purr-fect pets too! If you’re thinking of adopting a kitten, consider a senior cat instead. They are often overlooked at animal shelters and it’s hard to find them furever homes, however long that may be. The mature gentleman featured in this video is Jack-Jack, a cat that we looked after for over […] More
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What Does Catnip Do To Cats?
What exactly is Catnip and why do some cats love it and others have no reaction? Catnip, or Nepeta Cataria, is a perennial plant (meaning plants that generally live for more than two years, returning even after deep freezes like in our current Illinois climate) and is a member of the mint family. The potency […] More
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How To Brush Your Cat’s Teeth
The thought of brushing your cat’s teeth probably hasn’t even crossed your mind, but just like us humans, cats also require dental care to stay healthy. If possible, start this as early in your pet’s life as you can to make them accustom to the process. If you take things slowly, give them lots of […] More
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