The Cat-Human Bond
Science is slowly approaching proof of what many cat lovers already know: Cats form close bonds with their owners or other chosen special people.
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Tripawd Assistance for Rescues and Shelters
The Tripawds Foundation’s Rescue Fund will pay $500 toward the cost of amputation surgery for cats and dogs in need that are under the...
International Cat Day This Month
International Cat Day, or World Cat Day, was started in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. They set aside August 8 as...
Hot-Weather Hazards
Keeping your cat safe in the summer months takes a little forethought. During extremely hot, humid weather, cats are increasingly vulnerable to heat exhaustion...
Happening Now…
Germans Love Cats—Cats remained the most popular pets in Germany in 2020, making up 52% of the population, according to petindustryfood.com. Overall, 47% of...
When You’re Thinking Adoption
June is “Adopt a Cat” Month, a special month started by the American Humane Association in 1974 to bring attention to homeless cats. In...
Welcoming a Rescue Cat
Watching your new rescue cat, or a stray you brought into your home, blossom and become part of your family is rewarding. With proper...
Happening Now…
COVID Cats—Local 24 in Memphis, Tenn., reports that a house cat in Arkansas and a tiger at a refuge in Minnesota recently tested positive...
Pet Worries: The Top Five Toxins
Sago palm. All parts of this plant are toxic, and even one or two seeds can be deadly. Three organ systems can be...
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!
You are resting on the sofa after a long day and suddenly your young cat comes blasting through the room like a whirlwind and...
Rescue or Rotten?
Whether you want to adopt a cat or volunteer for a shelter or rescue group, checking out a new group can come with some...
Children and the Death of a Pet
The death of a family pet can trigger a sense of grief in children that is profound and prolonged, potentially leading to subsequent mental...