We’re a nation of cat lovers with an estimated 11 million living as pets in the UK*. However, sometimes certain characteristics mean pets can be a little overlooked and sadly, black cats are one of them. Not only do rehoming charities often have black cats waiting longer to find homes than other cats, but in
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Once hiding outside, these two kittens now claim every lap indoors, especially curious when they notice another cat. CaramelEllenRichter Last month, a Good Samaritan found two little kittens huddled in the bushes near the rescue center of Homeward Bound Cat. “We don’t know what happened or why, but someone saw them and brought them inside.
Have you ever had your eyes play tricks on you? Optical illusions are fascinating because they make us see things differently from how they really are. Our eyes take in information, and our brain processes it. But sometimes, what we see isn’t exactly what’s out there, and that’s when an optical illusion happens. Optical illusions
Choosing a cat bowl might seem as simple as picking the first cute dish you find—but any cat parent knows that finding the one is a serious and specific business. Is your feline a dainty sipper, a spill-prone splasher, or a high-speed snacker who gobbles like it’s a race? From whisker-friendly designs to bowls that
A cat hid under a stool at an animal shelter, but on the night she was taken into a home, they found her with kittens. Eden and her kittensFosterKittenMama Eden, the tabby, came to an animal shelter with another cat. Scared, she avoided the staff and kept herself tucked under a stool. “She needed a
PDSA issues fireworks advice for owners Boo the cat saved after nearly being scared to death In the run up to Bonfire Night, vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take steps to reduce fireworks stress for their pets, after a cat named Boo was nearly scared to death due to the loud bangs. The
They took in kittens who had trouble walking and turned them into little climbing cats in just a few days. Cocoa and ButternutJamie Earlier this week, Jamie, a foster volunteer for Baby Kitten Rescue, was informed about two kittens who had been rescued from an uncertain fate. They were being “given away” along with their
There’s only one downside to being a cat parent: stinky, dirty litter boxes. In addition to the mess and odor, clay and clumping litters often contain harmful chemicals that have no business near your family. That’s why iHeartCats partnered with PrettyLitter, a revolutionary cat litter that blows the competition out of the water when it comes
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. Have you met Cyril? If you haven’t, you are missing out! He’s the
A deaf cat has a clean, comfy place for the first time in her life. She’s truly living up to her new name. Cloud 9LittleWanderersNYC Rescuers at Little Wanderers NYC responded to a request to help a number of cats living in a hoarding situation. After searching through the trash-filled apartment, they brought the cats
In October and November celebrations for Halloween and Bonfire Night (in the UK) take place, not just on one or two evenings, but over several weeks it seems; indeed similar celebrations now also happen at New Year. Although great fun for us humans, our cats may find them both stressful and dangerous. Fireworks For us,
A kitten had been living on a lot with other cats, hiding from everyone. Then, one day, she was petted for the first time, and everything changed for her. Katy PurryJosh Norem A towing company contacted Alley Cat Project, a volunteer-run rescue, concerning the safety of cats living in a boat on a lot. “It’s
It was a calm Monday morning in St. Louis, Missouri, when a homeowner noticed a vehicle pulling up near his property. What happened next left him utterly speechless. “A man walked outside today to see a woman dumping two large totes in his front yard and taking off,” Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) shared
Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Every week, we share a story from one of our cat-loving Catsters. This week is about Isabel and her sassy rescue, Milly. Hi, Catsters! My name is Isabel Ludick and I’m the Marketing Director here at Catster. You may also recognize me from the Catster YouTube channel. I’m
They put a kitten found in an engine compartment with a crew of orange cats, and the cutest thing followed. Penny @fosterkittenhq About a month ago, Tails High, an animal rescue, took in a litter of five orange tabbies who had been born outdoors. They were skinny and in need of TLC. Penny Richards, a
Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. “Cinnamon finding the warm spot in the corner.” Sent in by
A stray cat approached a kind stranger and soon filled a home with her look-alike “void” kittens. BeTheirVoiceAnimalRescue When a volunteer from Be Their Voice Animal Rescue (BTV) went to pick up a cat, another friendly stray came around the corner and walked right up to her. “She could tell that the cat was pregnant
Earlier this month, volunteers from Mini Cat Town took on the care of a tiny orphaned kitten. The little one was found alone, with no mother in sight, and was taken to a nearby shelter. The shelter reached out to the rescue group, and volunteer Toby stepped in to care for the kitten, who was
A kitten was left in a stairwell, but his face lit up as soon as he was in a home, especially at the sight of other cats. JardaniAlyssa It was a rainy day when Alyssa, a volunteer at Puppy Kitty NY City, received a photo of a young cat in desperate need of help. A
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. This is Zazzles. Zazzles is our most timid, quiet, and shy cat, and