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It’s Black Cat Appreciation Day! Renowned for their storied history throughout the ages, black cats have made and continue to make big breaks in “The Biz.” These kitties are some of the earliest felines to grace the big screen and represent some of the most recognizable whiskered faces on TV. While all black cats are
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It’s Black Cat Appreciation Day, an important moment to remember that these felines can bring a lot of good luck and love into your home. Due to centuries of superstitions and unfounded prejudice, black cats are often associated with bad omens, not the positive fluffy feelings that are usually associated with cute kitties. For years,
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Thursday is Black Cat Appreciation Day, which is aimed at correcting the centuries-long string of bad publicity that black cats have had to endure, as well as celebrating them for the fantastic felines they truly are. Here’s the thing, though: No one’s exactly sure why the poor dears are considered unlucky in so much of
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“Dog” ear mites are actually much more common in cats. By: Lisa Larsson Ear mites are gross. They infect our pets’ ears and cause them discomfort. So where do ear mites actually come from? If we knew that, we could eradicate them, right? Easier said than done. The existence of mites dates to the Cretaceous
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Many pet owners dream of doing something so fantastic with their furry friends that they end up on the couch opposite Ellen DeGeneres. Well, the TV host just made it a bit easier. After launching a collection of dog products for PetSmart earlier this year, DeGeneres has now created a line of goodies just for
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A landscaper for most of his life, Jose Arias knows his way around a CAT construction loader. So when the 31-year-old owner of Green Forest Landscaping thought he heard a faint mewing sound coming from inside the machinery late in the afternoon at a work site in Draper, Utah, on August 9th, he knew exactly
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Maybe not so ridiculous: Cats must wear bells in Creskill, New Jersey, so birds are warned of their approach. By: B@rberousse We all know not to speed through stop signs or run red lights. We know not to steal things, trespass or drive around with our taillights out. The laws we follow day in and
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Trap-neuter-release helps keep the feral cat population in check. By: Beverly Goodwin The feral cats have been gathering in Sue’s backyard for meals for 10 years now. There’s a little room on the lower level of her raised ranch; it opens on to their feeding area, and it’s where she keeps their food, plates and
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Don’t bulk your cat up on food in the first 6 weeks of her pregnancy. By: gsloan It shouldn’t happen to a vet’s cat…but it did. Long story short, I gave my tortie girl, Noni, a contraceptive injection. I had wanted to spay her, but life kept getting in the way. Anyway, I gave her
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Cats have been teachers for Ian Somerhalder since the beginning. The Vampire Diaries actor and soon-to-be dad got his first feline, Tiger, when he was just three years old. During their time together, Tiger was hit by a car, leading Somerhalder’s parents to spend “every dollar they had on a cat.” The orange kitty pulled
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Don’t tell their mascot Fredbird, but it looks like the St. Louis Cardinals may have a new good luck charm on their hands. On Wednesday, the team was in the midst of a heated game against cross-state rivals the Kansas City Royals — trailing on their home turf 5-4 in the sixth inning. It was
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It’s #InternationalCatDay! To celebrate the momentous, meowing occasion, we are going to the Mt. Olympus of cat content, YouTube, to revisit the gods who built the foundations of the kitty craze that has a firm, glorious hold on the Internet today. We are talking about the greatest cat videos of all time. These videos haven’t
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Kitties all over the world, join paws. Start a meow train, meow train … because it’s #InternationalCat Day. We’re not even halfway through this joyous holiday created to recognize the dominion felines hold over the entire Earth, and the Internet is already freaking out. Since the World Wide Web was essentially created to encourage the
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In North America, cat cafes may help adoptable cats find their forever homes. By: 5chw4r7z Are cat cafes using animals for entertainment, or are they the perfect way to meet an adoptable new friend? The popularity of cats at cafes is quickly gaining traction in North America. From Cat Town — which opened in Oakland,
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Don’t get picky about the pussycats that cross your path — one could end up saving your life. Luna the black feline went from house cat to hero on Tuesday, saving all eight members of the Chappell-Root family from a fierce house fire. According to Fox 46, who first reported the story, Luna was persistent
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Today I had to take my cat to the veterinarian. Now, this is traumatic in and of itself, because he hates it and he usually makes me pay for it later (cue Band-Aids). Today’s visit was made worse because he needed some shaving done to remove a couple of mats. Needless to say, this did
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Politicians. Dramatic actors. Broadcast journalists. Musicians. Entrepreneurs. None of the above are known for having an especially great sense of humor. Fortunately, Mother Nature — and the Internet — have other ideas. Is there anything funnier (or sillier) than a famous person embracing his or her animal lookalike? We think not. Check out some of
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Only 17 days to go! We’ve already told you to get pumped for this year’s Clear the Shelters — an annual event spearheaded by NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations during which shelters nationwide reduce or waive adoption fees in order to get lots (and lots!) of pets adopted — but PEOPLE editorial director Jess Cagle and
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Open and frank conversations are necessary between you and your pet’s veterinarian. By: Austin Kirk When veterinarians discuss your pet’s care, don’t zone out — listen carefully. They will go over the tests they may need, the cost of the treatment or the surgery and lots more. So it’s time to stop nodding your head
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