A cat left at a Walmart sought help from mechanics nearby. Shortly after being found, she had kittens in a house. Bonnet and one of her kittensFosterBabyCats A brown tabby was found outside a Walmart, heavily pregnant. She was reportedly abandoned and in desperate need of rescue. A few mechanics in the auto department noticed
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Rescuers took on a cat with behavior issues and never gave up on him. He turned out to be the biggest “muffin maker.” PikameowPuppy Kitty NY City A cat named Pikameow found himself on the emergency placement list of the city shelter due to his serious behavior issues. Rescuers of Puppy Kitty NY City immediately
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. Ask me what gets me leaping out of bed like a kid on Christmas morning: It’s not
Community members found kittens huddled in a flower pot and wouldn’t stop looking until they found the mother cat. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal The tiny cries of kittens led concerned members of the community to a flower pot. To their astonishment, four newborn kittens were huddled among tattered leaves on potting soil. The flower pot left the kittens
Two shy cats depended on each other their whole lives. They met a person who came back to the shelter just for them. Gilly and WillyExploitsValleySPCA After rescuing three bobtail kittens outside a building last summer, Exploits Valley SPCA returned to the location to find the rest of the litter. “We’ve always known there were
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. Urine, pee, wee… it goes by many names. But, similar to an article I wrote a while back about stool in
When you become a pet sitter, you may be asked to do things beyond the common duties of your job, such as vacuuming and cooking. By: dburka So you’ve decided to become a pet sitter — congratulations! I’m a professional pet sitter and dog walker, which means I’m often caring for several pets within a
Does your cat’s breath remind you of stale garlic? Also, you don’t wish to risk your fingers or lose them? Jokes apart, caring for your pet’s teeth and gums can help you get rid of periodontal disease and other health issues apart from foul breath. Just as humans need to brush their teeth daily, or
These two kittens were born days early, the size of little mice. Now, they live as though they can take on the world. Jen About three months ago, Jen, a foster volunteer of Wrenn Rescues, received a litter of orphaned kittens in urgent need of critical care. They were tiny and frail and had to
In large enough amounts, chocolate is a toxin for cats. We all know (or at least I hope you do) that chocolate is a big no-no for dogs. But can cats eat chocolate? Dogs can — and will — eat almost anything, so it is more of a possibility that they will consume a large
Smells good. What is it? By: anton petukhov/Flickr Do you know the answer for why can’t cats taste sweet things? For years it was known — but not truly understood — that domestic cats, along with other members of the feline species, do not like sweets. Sugar and spice and everything nice? Not so much.
How does a cat brain compare with a human brain? Photo: Tambako the Jaguar/Flickr If you’re wondering how does a cat brain compare with a human brain, know this: There are numerous likenesses between the two, according to studies started more than four decades ago. We often think of “man’s best friend,” dogs, as the
Sure, there are cute puppies to play with when you’re volunteering at an animal shelter — but that’s not all volunteers do. Photo: bravor1x People volunteer with animals for many reasons, but not everyone is ready for the commitment involved. On the surface, volunteering at a shelter may just look like petting kittens and walking
Pet Assure is a veteran pet insurance alternative company that has been bringing pet owners discounted care for over 25 years. They entered the market with the first pet insurance employee benefits program. More recently, they have launched their Mint Wellness plan, a novel pet insurance alternative option for pet parents everywhere. Rather than focusing
Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Although I’ve owned cats since I was 21, I don’t consider myself a cat person. Olga is a remarkable feline, and I love her, but I also miss having a dog. I’ve never understood why some cat owners hate
A woman heard a cat screaming near a building and came to find the sweetest, gentle giant she’d ever met. GoliathLittleWanderersNYC A young woman who works tirelessly to help animals in her neighborhood heard a cat screaming at the construction site of a building. “She happened to be in the right place at the right
A cat came up to a family and made a plea they couldn’t refuse after his days as a forgotten stray. GingerbreadStray Cat Club A team of volunteers from Stray Cat Club worked tirelessly to rescue a colony of abandoned cats, pulling them off the streets and into foster homes. Among them, a cat named
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 recently talked to you about the importance of insurance when it comes to being able to
A kitten found as a stray with many strikes against him lives as though he believes he’s the luckiest cat on earth. Fortune CookieTabby’s Place Before Fortune Cookie, an orange tabby, found his safe haven, he was picked up as a stray with his eyes stuck shut and lungs aching to inflate. Despite the odds
Our Final Verdict We give Zumalka products an overall rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars. Ingredients: 4.75/5 Variety: 5/5 Effectiveness: 4.75/5 Value: 4.5/5 Seeing your beloved pet struggle with illness is never easy, no matter how minor or severe the issue is. Often, we as pet parents are left to watch our pets suffer
A cat spent months living from yard to yard. Soon after moving indoors, she had kittens by her side. Ambria and her kittensEllen Richter A beautiful calico cat found herself wandering around a neighborhood after she was abandoned by her previous owners last year. She walked up to people for attention and food and was
Although just a few hours from Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake feels like a world away from that sprawling metropolis. The resort town is high in the San Bernadino mountains and offers year-round outdoor activities. If you’re eager to explore the trails with your pet, you’re probably wondering what your options are for lodging in
Whether you’re a Hollywood celebrity or a family traveling on a budget, Santa Barbara welcomes everyone looking for a laidback coastal California vacation. If you love to travel with your pets, Santa Barbara is a great option, too. Lodging that welcomes pets abounds in the area, including several cat-friendly hotels. Here are 10 pet-friendly hotels
Packed with pet-friendly parks, beaches, hiking, and off-leash areas, San Diego, CA, might be your four-legged friend’s new favorite vacation spot. Of course, the city has plenty to offer human visitors, starting with near-perfect weather year-round. If you’re ready to experience it for yourself, here are 10 pet-friendly hotels in San Diego, including cat-friendly options.
Holiday Inns are located all around the United States and are designed to accommodate families of all shapes and sizes, including those who like to bring pets along on their travels. Not all Holiday Inns allow pets on their properties, but hundreds of them do, so it shouldn’t be a problem finding a pet-friendly Holiday
A cat put his arms around everyone at the animal shelter until he found a family of his own. LenuLollypop Farm A Good Samaritan came across a stray cat searching for food and started feeding and keeping an eye on him. As the cat warmed up to them, they decided it was time to bring
A kitten found under a car became very close to two cats waiting for a home. They just got their wish together. Piper the cat and Bluebell the kittenNadija A tiny kitten was found spinning in circles under a car and brought to a local ER animal hospital for help. One of the veterinary technicians
National Pet Travel Safety Day comes around every year on January 2nd. It’s a time when pet lovers, veterinarians, and animal welfare organizations get the word out about safely traveling with pets, specifically the importance of restraining dogs and cats when riding in cars. When it comes to cats, travel safety is essential not just
Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Flying the friendly skies is undoubtedly a cat’s preferred form of travel since they love high elevations, can see migrating flocks of birds in the distance if their owner lifts them up to the window, and can analyze several
A family opened their home to a cat who had a hard time at the animal shelter. They watched her shine before their eyes. Baby the catJennifer A cat named Baby came to the Exploits Valley SPCA, hoping to find a brighter future. The shelter environment was challenging for her. She had a hard time