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One sweet cat was happily rescued from a life on the streets and subjection to a continuous cycle of giving birth to more homeless kittens. She was part of a TNR initiative carried out by Chalky’s Cat Crusade in Tampa, Florida. It was early August 2019 when founder Nicolle Azar Thompson caught the gorgeous grey […] More
For Frankenkitten, he didn’t have an easy start at life. A life on the streets is no life for a kitten, especially one with special needs. He and his cat sibling were discovered underneath a home at around two months of age. The homeowners couldn’t care for the kittens, so they surrendered the two of […] More
The anatomy of a feline is truly profound. Our senses often pale in comparison to theirs, and their incredible physique and special cat-specific anatomy has a lot to do with it. Anyone who has ever studied their cat’s ears knows that they have a little slit on the side of each ear, with a coordinating […] More
As your favorite feline ages, you’ll start to notice specific changes in their behavior, personality, and health. For many cats, advanced age leads to a condition called cognitive dysfunction syndrome—also known as dementia. Recent studies show that 28 percent of cats aged 11 to 14 experience at least one symptom of feline dementia, and that […] More
Last Friday, when others were just leaving work and excitedly heading home to start the weekend, one man was excited for a “smaller” reason. To be exact, it was a pound and a half, furry black reason that he crossed paths with. And the tiny kitten appeared out of nowhere, immediately changing any plans he […] More
Even if your cat is as friendly and happy as can be, there’s no avoiding the occasional bad mood. And instead of lashing out with their words or fists like what humans do when we’re upset, our felines friends have an arsenal of claws and teeth. They can inflict serious injury on anyone who gets […] More
It was about two years ago that a year-old cat was found at an apartment complex in Dublin, Ireland. His “stray cat strut” apparently included a very loud rendition of the song of his people too. But his vocal serenades that echoed off the complexes parking garage walls were actually what saved him. So what […] More
Anywhere that you live, you will be affected by the weather. And for each person it’s different. Some love the humidity of the South warming their bones; others wouldn’t spend one minute in the sweltering heat. Northerners don heavy winter clothing to bundle up in the snow and play. Those afraid of heights avoid living […] More
Thanks to a renewed emphasis on mental health, it’s not uncommon to see animals roaming the halls of hospitals, nursing homes, and care facilities. Healthcare professionals agree that our best furry friends can play an integral part in overall well-being. For the most part, dogs take the spotlight when it comes to therapy animals. Canines, […] More
Most people would like to think that all the cute kittens that are born each year, have no issues and go on to live long, wonderful lives. Not quite. MOST kittens born each year are likely born on the streets. They fight to survive mother nature, other animals and sneaky viruses. Some are picked up […] More
This 9lb Persian cat cutie who is “hairy not scary” looks as if he’s always just rolled out of bed. Plus, this time of year he’s always ready for Halloween! Atchoum the cat of Quebec, Canada, is a six-year-old feline. He captured the attention of countless people on social media after his human first shared […] More
