A cat follows his family from room to room, guarding them after many years of living as a lonesome stray. CommunityCatClub A hungry tabby cat wandered into a yard, scrounging around for food. Kristin, a vet tech, noticed him stumble into her property and knew she had to help. While living outdoors, the cat was
Month: December 2023
A tripod cat was left behind with her kittens. She “imprinted” on the people who took her in on her first night. Lisia the catShelley/BestFriendsFelines A concerned neighbor discovered a cat with her kittens abandoned in a house. Their owners had moved out and left them to fend for themselves. The young mother cat, just
You may already be aware that I share my home with a few cats. Five to be exact. Each one with their own personalities, eccentricities, and quirks. They also have differing levels of greed, but, with the exception of squidgy Cyril, they all maintain quite a good body condition for indoor cats, and there is
Cats can spend up to 50% of their day grooming themselves. They do it primarily to keep themselves clean, but grooming also helps regulate their body temperature and spreads oils through their coat, to name a few reasons. Cats also tend to groom each other for bonding purposes. However, grooming can become excessive and/or troublesome
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A kitten crashed a couple’s wedding and wriggled her way into their hearts as the “cat distribution system” worked overtime. Daisy the kitten and her humans, Cara and MattCara and Matt Cara and Matt’s wedding day became extraordinarily special when an unexpected guest crashed the venue and added a unique twist during their ceremony. While
A man spent nearly six months looking for his cat whom he shared a special bond with. Three weeks before the New Year, he had an emotional reunion. Connell the cat and StephenShirley Barron Connell, a long-haired gray cat, and his human dad, Stephen, share an extraordinary bond. In their household, Connell follows Stephen around
Happy holidays, everyone! We are a day late on publishing my most recent story on account of the holiday season, so thank you for your patience. From all of us at Catster, we hope you had a wonderful long weekend with family, friends, and cats. Transitioning from commuting to working at home was a welcome
Cranberry, the kitten, went from living on the street to napping on a warm bed. Her Christmas wish just came true. Cranberry the kittenPuppyKitty NYCity Cranberry, the kitten, was born outside and spent the first couple of months of her life scrounging for food and shelter. She came across a Good Samaritan who gave her
Whether you’re a die hard fan of the festive season, or a festive fan of Die Hard like me, (which absolutely counts as a Christmas film, by the way), our cats can get into all sorts of mischief at this time of year. Even if you – or they – do not observe this particular
A kitten from a backyard truly shone this Christmas with the help of his bonded brother and a playful house cat. DewdropEllenRichter Last month, two kittens were found in a backyard, one of which was in poor shape. Ellen Richter, an animal rescuer and foster carer, received a call about the pair needing urgent help.
A kitten played under a Christmas tree for the first time in her life a few weeks after she traveled to a parking lot on a truck. Aimee A Good Samaritan spotted a kitten in a parking lot with a limp and brought her to a veterinary clinic for help. The kitten reportedly had gotten
A cat no one could handle at the shelter changed so much after eight weeks with a kind person who helped her and her kittens. Sandy the cat and her kittensHeidi at FosterKittenMama An orange and white cat was found heavily pregnant outdoors and brought to an animal shelter for help. The cat was extremely
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Have you ever considered how cats seem to instinctively know where to go when nature calls, while dogs often require dozens of potty-training repetitions? What makes cats such tidy creatures? Are their brains naturally wired for cleanliness? Despite what many think, cats are not born knowing how to use the litter box, but many learn
Cats are among the most popular pets in America, behind only dogs.1 They are friendly, playful, and easy to care for. However, they do go through quite a bit of litter, which can cause some owners to look for suitable alternatives, especially in an emergency. One item in your home that you might think would
Removing your cat’s poop and pee from their litter box is one thing, but when it comes to finding nasty little bugs in there, it can be too much for a cat parent to bear! What are these tiny insects, and more importantly, how do you get rid of them? Don’t worry—here we walk you
Queens occasionally reject kittens who appear to be ill or spend less time caring for weaker ones when they have particularly large litters and not enough milk to provide adequate nourishment for all their babies. Mother cats sometimes stop giving their kittens attention but can also actively attack them, for a variety of reasons. Once
Three kittens made it through a storm, and after nearly one year of waiting, they received the best news together. KittenNuggets A litter of kittens was found outside, wet and cold. They had been born during a severe storm and left behind. Their finders immediately brought them in to dry and warm them. Three of
Whether you already know it or not, cats scratching things is an instinctive behavior. While their claws provide defense, they also allow cats to communicate with other felines in the area with visual and olfactory signals. That’s not an issue when it comes to the trees outside, but it’s another matter when it’s your couch
A kitten spent the first six weeks of his life fighting to live. Then, he met a cat who made him feel warm and adored this holiday season. Marscha and RichyInstagram/comrescuemontreal A Good Samaritan spotted a tiny kitten with crusty eyes in a park without a mom. He was freezing and frail, desperately needing rescue.
Beans are a popular staple throughout the world, used in many dishes, and enjoyed for their flavor and high protein content. While the most popular beans tend to be black beans, soybeans, and pinto beans, other beans do exist and are well-liked, like lima (or butter) beans. If you’re a fan of lima beans and
A cat was brought to a shelter with her kittens. After nearly 100 days of waiting, she got what she wanted for Christmas. Rosie the cat and her kittensExploitsValleySPCA Earlier this year, Rosie the cat was surrendered to an animal shelter, Exploits Valley SPCA, along with the rest of her feline family. She was raising
Due to their climbing and balancing skills, cats can explore several areas in their homes off-limits to canines. Dogs are undoubtedly irritated when they see their feline roommates casually strolling along on the countertops in the kitchen, but I’ve never allowed cats, dogs, or birds to access areas where I prepare food. Unlike my previous
A cat looks completely different from when she lived outside and has found a soulmate to spend her life with. Fuzzy BiscuitsAndreaChristian An orange and white cat had spent the first two years of her life living outside. The harsh realities of the outdoors had taken a toll on her scrawny body. She was in
A kitten became best friends with another kitten like her after her adopter didn’t show up at the animal shelter. Tinsley and ElsieTiny Paws Fosters Late last month, a tiny kitten ended up alone in her shelter kennel when all her siblings had found homes. Her adopter didn’t show up, leaving her by herself, desperately
A cute kitten missed a few holidays with other cats but survived it all. She’s finally doing what she wanted in a sweet home. Ripley the kittenAlyssa Ripley, the kitten, and her littermates wandered into a neighbor’s yard. They cried day and night, but their mom never returned for them. A volunteer of Puppy Kitty
A cute kitten showed everyone she was perfect and wanted to be held all day when she arrived at an animal rescue. Goji the kittentheOddCatSanctuary When Goji the kitten and her siblings came to an animal rescue, staff noticed she looked a bit different. She was much smaller and had a nose shaped like a
Our Final Verdict We give Pet Remedy’s Kitten Calming Kit a rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars. Effectiveness: 4.5/5 Uses: 5/5 Ingredients: 4.75/5 Scent: 5/5 If you’re looking for a natural way to bring more peace to your house that is safe and effective for all the furry and feathery inhabitants inside, I highly
A cat was seen sitting on an air conditioner off the side of a building for days. Now, his life is completely changed. Mambo the catLittleWanderersNYC Late last month, an orange and white cat was found in a precarious situation off the side of a residential building. The cat reportedly fell from the fifth floor