VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Over the next few weeks, with the reluctant help from my clan of cats, I
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A kitten with a shorter leg led to the rescue of her entire cat family, helping them find a better life. EmberLittleWanderersNYC Little Wanderers NYC, an animal rescue, received a request to help a tiny brown tabby with “a malformed leg.” When rescuers arrived, they realized the kitten wasn’t the only one needing help. She
By Pet Sitters International While you have likely heard of the annual Take Your Dog To Work Day© event that falls on the Friday after Father’s Day, did you know that cats have their own day of office fun as well? Celebrated annually on the Monday after Father’s Day, Take Your Cat To Work Day©
A cat with a bent ear came up to kind people for help. They got her indoors just in time for her kittens to arrive. FreyaEllen Richter A few Good Samaritans noticed a stray cat with a bent ear wandering around the neighborhood and began feeding her. Slowly, the cat warmed up to them and
Oftentimes, I am convinced that cats exhibit more humanity than some people. If you’re skeptical, consider this remarkable cat who played a pivotal role in rescuing a distressed kitten when no one else even realized he was in jeopardy. The story begins with a mysterious cat suddenly appearing at an apartment complex. No one knew
A stray cat roamed around town and finally stepped into a home. He turned out to be the gentlest soul. Bobble HatTheStrayCatClub Five months ago, a black and white cat from a colony of abandoned cats received a new lease on life when a volunteer from The Stray Cat Club brought him to safety. He
Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Although some of them were mummified and buried with their owners, cats in ancient Egypt generally led privileged lives. The pharaohs’ felines had servants to care for them, and some Egyptian deities, like Bastet, were cats. You probably don’t
From the fun to the practical, these high-tech cat gadgets can help you and your cat better understand each other, have more fun together, and even work through challenges. Cat-focused technology can also just be a lot of fun! From a cat’s-eye-view collar camera to communication buttons that allow your cat to ‘talk,’ here are
Two kittens from outside started a joyful new journey to cozy laps, never missing a beat. Tania Early this month, the Toronto Humane Society received two fluffy kittens who had been found outside. They were in good shape and most likely had been nursing. “The person who took them thought they were left behind,” Tania,
What job would you do for free? I don’t know what the job title would be, but Louis Catorze’s little cat-cousin Rodan would be the shadowy Orwellian figure responsible for censoring whatever information goes out to us pathetic humans. After all, Ignorance is Strength, non? If you are of a certain age, and you have
We are head over heels for cats and kittens. They are truly the most precious beings imaginable. There are actually people out there who don’t think cats have personalities like dogs do. We scoff at that assumption! Cats are funny, frisky, mischievous, and loyal. They can also be goofballs, eager to make their mom and
A stray cat showed up at the right house on a cold night. He slowly found confidence when he decided to be an indoor cat. BalthChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A Good Samaritan who helps community cats in his neighborhood always leaves food out on the terrace. One day, he noticed most of the kibbles were gone and saw
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I don’t know about you, but some of my cats are magic. It’s one
My name is Stephen Quandt, and I am a nationally recognized, certified feline training and behavior specialist, based in New York City. I started working with cats and clients in 2002, and in time began working for the ASPCA. I now work at one of the largest open admission shelters in the country, the Animal
Four kittens were born in a garage. Their lives completely changed when kind people opened their homes to them. Midge, Maeve, Mason, and MaybelleKelsey @pennyandthefosters A feral cat snuck into a garage and gave birth to a litter of four: three torties and one ginger. The homeowner didn’t notice them until they were about one
As parents, we know that young children must be supervised at all times. They are not responsible enough to make decisions on their own. This is especially true when animals are involved. But accidents do happen, and this story focuses on that. A stray kitten, later named Pookie, endured a painful, heartbreaking experience when she
A cat was found under a deck caring for her kittens. She waited 300 days at the shelter until she found the person who understood her. MuffyExploitsValleySPCA A mother cat was found under a deck nursing her three fluffy black kittens. She had a beautiful tortoiseshell coat that felt like silk. The young mother was
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Pancake may be the queen of eating, but that’s generally always been the case. Cheese, roast chicken, dry food,
Three newborn kittens were left on a doorstep, wrapped in paper towels. One of them was much smaller but had a mighty will to live. SparkleErin An animal rescuer received three 1-day-old kittens left on her doorstep. They were wrapped in paper towels, small, fragile, and cold to the touch. She immediately took them in
By Pet Sitters International While cats are often seen as more independent compared to dogs and other pets, experts agree that healthy adult cats should not be left alone for more than 24 hours without human contact. This timeframe shortens significantly for kittens, senior cats, and cats with medical issues. So, if work keeps you