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The supersized, Virginia shelter cat named Patches, whose story went viral, is inspiring humans around the world in his so-far-so-good journey of weight loss, which adopter Kay Ford shares with the world on the Facebook page Patches’ Journey. As of the third week of June, Patches had lost almost 10 percent of his body weight:

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

July 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: National Lost Pet Prevention Month Day-long 1: ID Your Pet Day 10: National Kitten Day 11: All-American Pet Photo Day 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day 21: Craft for Your Local Shelters Day 1-2: TICA Cat Show – Washington The Maine Event presents A Sparkling Good Time, a TICA

Even if you don’t intend to ever take your cat outside on adventures, get your cat comfortable with the important skill of leash walking. It helps for vet visits so your cat can explore in the exam room while waiting for her appointment, and it makes traveling or relocating easier and safer. What you’ll need

The four felines in my household would gladly accept second helpings at mealtime, but I do my best to ignore their begging eyes and sweet mews. Twice a day, I use measuring spoons and scoops to dole out their kibble and canned food. Twice a year, my felines are weighed at my veterinarian’s clinic during

Hot fun in the summertime sounds cool — but it can be dangerous, and that’s especially true for cats with outdoor privileges. While the topic of exclusively indoors vs. indoors/outdoors is about as divisive as today’s politics, there are some basic facts when it comes to cats’ summer safety. Burning summer heat Heatstroke is caused

It’s not uncommon for visitors exploring the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum in West Virginia to assume they are looking at a cute, fuzzy, toy cat when they see Loo sleeping or sitting still among the vintage playthings. But then, the kitty moves and … surprise! They have met the museum’s beloved resident cat,

June 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: Pet Preparedness Month Adopt a Cat Month Foster a Pet Month Social PETworking Month Day-long 4: Hug Your Cat Day 19: Garfield the Cat Day 19: Take Your Cat to Work Day 24: Cat World Dominion Day 3: TNR Certification Workshop If you’re ready to be part of the

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Cats are all about survival, individually and for the species. When cats fear losing their resources, or if a predator is nearby, they become stressed, fearful, maybe even a little (or a lot!) aggressive. Some cats hide, some cats attack, but their behaviors are really two sides of the same coin: Reactions to anxiety. Look

Allergies are one of the most common health conditions in the world. Everybody knows someone who suffers mightily during allergy season, when certain molds and pollens prevail more in the environment. Unfortunately, our feline companions experience the same kinds of allergies that we humans experience, causing them the same kind of misery. How allergies happen

May 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: Pet Month Chip Your Pet Month Week-long 7-13: Be Kind to Animals Week 7-13: Pet Week Day-long 3: Specially Abled Pet’s Day 8: Animal Disaster Preparedness Day Learn how to help community cats in your neighborhood. Photogrpahy ©Dovapi | Getty Images. 1: TNR Certification Workshop If you’re ready to

April 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Pet First-Aid Awareness Month Day-long: 6: Siamese Cat Day 11: National Pet Day 19: Cat Lady Day 28: Hairball Awareness Day 30: Pet Parents Day 30: Tabby Day 30: Therapy Animal Day Two cats rubbing up against each other outdoors. Photography ©maximkabb |

A few years ago, I owned a wonderful and unique polydactyl cat named Mittens. She had many distinguishing personality traits and quirky characteristics in addition to her giant front feet. But Mittens was a vomiter. If I came home and there was a puddle of cat vomit somewhere in the apartment, there was little doubt

The mission of Purrrfect Angels Cat Rescue and Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) organization in Florida, is simple: to save as many cats as possible from being killed at shelters, including those who are homeless, sick, neglected and with special needs. Purrrfect Angels exists to give these cats a second chance in finding a loving home and

When you think of therapy animals, dogs visiting schools, libraries and airports probably come to mind. According to Pet Partners, one of the world’s largest registry of therapy pets, pups are the majority, but cats come in second. Training a cat to help people cope with boredom, stress and other emotions takes time and energy,

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Quick Facts Weight: 10 – 15 pounds Height: about 16 inches The Look of a Bengal Coveted for its wildcat exotic looks, the Bengal prowls like a small leopard with its sleek, muscular body, oval eyes, broad nose, strong chin and wedge-shaped head. Its hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs, yielding a

A Good Samaritan found Anchovy and took her to Austin Pets Alive! as part of its P.A.S.S. Program (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) for Texas residents, which provides emergency medical assistance, temporary fosters and behavioral/training recommendations to save at-risk animals. Foster mom to the rescue ©Burazin | Getty Images Halle Eckel Hamilton, cat adoption manager

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The first 12 weeks of a kitten’s life make a lasting impact on how she relates to others. This part of kittenhood is the ideal time for her to become socialized. Socialization is the process by which kittens learn to develop relationships with other individuals in their environment, be they human, feline or another animal.

March 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: Poison Prevention Awareness Month Week-long 5-11: Professional Pet Sitters Week Day-long: 3: If Pets Had Thumbs Day 23: Cuddly Kitten Day 28: Respect Your Cat Day 4: TNR Certification Workshop If you’re ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood, check out

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The expression may be, “They fight like cats and dogs,” but dogs and cats mostly do get along, as today about United Nations isn’t called in to broker peace. However, adding a different species can be trickier than pulling a rabbit out of a hat. After all, in nature, cats and gerbils or leopard gecko

When a house is on fire or elections are underway, local news reporters are ready to find out the facts. But how do feline companions help them get through the stress of daily deadlines? Meet some broadcast journalists who think cats are their savior for their sanity. Miguel Octavio, Reporter WTSP-TV, Tampa, Florida Turn on

Although cats have a reputation for being untrainable, this isn’t the case at all. Clicker training is an aspect of positive reinforcement training that allows you to teach your cat new skills quickly and effectively. Clicker training is so effective because it lets you clearly tell your cat when she has done something correct during

The Look of a Don Hairless The ideal Don Hairless is medium-sized and has large ears. The cat is muscular, has almond-shaped eyes and long, webbed toes. They have an elegant appearance and strong boning. They come in a variety of colors. Traits Also known as Don Sphinx and Donskoy Completely hairless Intelligent and active

February 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: Pet Dental Health Month Cat Health Month Spay/Neuter Awareness Month Week-long 14: Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Day-long: 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day 28: World Spay Day Entries for the Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest start today! Photo © Vet Set Go 1: Vet Set Go’s Become a Veterinarian Camp

Quick Facts Weight: 10 – 12 pounds | male8 – 10 pounds | female The Look of a Manx Sturdy in stature, the Manx sports one of the shortest torsos of any feline breed. Its looks are highlighted by a broad chest, round head, and big, round eyes. The ears are wide set and the