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Stanley the cat was on the last of his nine lives — at 17 years old, he was in end-stage kidney failure and the veterinarian said the only way to save the black-and-white feline was a kidney transplant, if he even qualified for the surgery. Another condition: Stanley’s owner would be required to adopt the

  Youtube influencer Cory Williams, also known as “Mr. Safety,” pulled a mean prank on his kitty recently. Williams’ cat Sparta is an animal influencer himself who goes by the moniker “The Mean Kitty,” on Youtube.  The Internet famous feline’s adventures alongside his human and animal family members are regularly documented by his exhibitionist dad,

When cats groom, they’re also licking up what has settled onto their coats, such as diffused essential oil. By: Kapa65 I have a small, elegant burner for essential oils that my son gave me for Mother’s Day years ago. I was very into aromatherapy back then and believed it was a much safer alternative to

1. Key Characteristics Weight: 10–15 pounds for males, 6–10 pounds for females Life Expectancy: 14 years Birmans are medium to large cats with round blue eyes and muscular bodies often mistaken for ragdolls or ragamuffins. Their coats are light in color with darker points in varying shades. They also have distinctive white bottoms on their

Sometimes having one of your pet isn’t enough. For those who want more of their mutt’s mug (and who doesn’t?), there are pet portrait classes. The Paint Place in New York City offers the pet-obsessed a chance to create a masterpiece starring their pet. “Paint Your Pet” is the most popular class at The Paint

Caught between a branch and a furry place, that is where Emily Whitton found herself. The woman recently climbed a 60-ft. tree to rescue her friend’s 13-week-old kitten, Bella, who scampered up the mammoth tree after sneaking out of the house. According to The Telegraph, instead of helping the gray-and-white cat down, Whitton got stuck

She’s not even a year old yet, but this young, feline beauty queen is making moves in the celebrity cat world. Meet Narnia. Born on March 28, 2017, this kitty has a majestic, fantastical name to match her otherworldly appearance. The exotic British shorthair resides at the Cattery of Grace in France, and she has gained much

Is your pet fond of eating socks? Avoid a trip to the emergency vet by keeping them off the floor. By: francesbean A late January blue moon lit the familiar path as I made my 50-yard dash in 14-degree weather at 4 a.m. from my back door to my hospital. Bathrobe and slippers were not

There is no limit to food and pet holidays, and now they are joining forces. According KABC, since Sunday was National Drink Wine Day and Tuesday is National Love Your Pet Day, a couple of clever companies are merging the two together to create National Drink Wine with Your Cat Week. Offers.com and PetWinery.com are

It’s the epitome of cat behavior. An eight-second clip that has been viewed over 1.3 million times on Facebook, shows a feline sitting in front of a busy metro station escalator, unbothered by the inconvenience she is causing riders. The calico kitty sits almost dead center to where people need to exit, seemingly confident that

  He loves his scratching post, chasing toys and stretching out on a soft blanket. In fact, the main difference between Messi the puma (named for football player Lionel Messi) and a regular house cat is not necessarily his size — though it certainly can’t be discounted! — but rather that he enjoys getting a good scrub

Have you factored expected — and unexpected — medical costs, as well as toys and food, into your pet’s budget? By: sspiehs3 Our pets are full-fledged members of our families, and bringing a new pet into a household is typically a happy occasion. But happiness notwithstanding, are you prepared to handle the financial responsibility of

Finding out the status of your pet’s condition can inform decisions made about their care. By: StockSnap “I found a lump, and I’m in a panic.” I hear this all the time. I also hear a follow-up comment at times that makes me unhappy: “Just take it off, and I don’t want to know what

Airlines have found themselves knee-deep in drama recently due to misunderstandings over their pet travel policies. Between the peacocks and the hamsters, we are here to set the record straight. While some airlines in North America are more welcoming to animals than others, all of them have clear pet policies. To make sure your furry

Maker: Raws for PawsCause: Potential for salmonellaAnnouncement: FDA report dated Feb. 8, 2018What was recalled: 1 lb. and 5 lb. chubs of Raws for Paws Ground Turkey Pet Food with a manufacture date of Oct. 12, 2017 (Turkey Pet Food cases) or manufacture dates between Oct. 12, 2017 and Feb. 2, 2018 (found in Combo Pack variety

Most kitties have 20 furry, little toes — affectionately called “toe beans” by many cat fanatics — but for Paws the cat, that wasn’t enough. The Northfield, Minnesota feline has 28 furry digits between her four paws. And if that sounds like a lot, that’s because it is. According to CBS News, she is tied for the

Skipper, like many older pets, has been overlooked by potential adopters. Skipper, a friendly, healthy and homeless black cat, is ready to give and receive love in a new home as much as any of his cohabitants at the ASPCA Adoption Center. He loves his mouse toys and having his nose rubbed, but as cats

It sounds like the title of a horror movie aimed at teen cat lovers, but instead of ’90s starlets like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar, the beauties being stalked are tabbies and calicos. IKnowWhereYourCatLives.com is a website masterminded and programmed by Professor Owen Mundy of Florida State University. According to THV11, Mundy says

A recent study caused waves in the pet world when it suggested that dogs might have an intelligence edge over cats, but don’t jump to conclusions so quickly. Quite a few other studies have shown that dogs don’t have great mathematical abilities, especially in comparison to wolves. Meanwhile, other less traditionally “smart” animals like fish

How could you not give a Valentine’s Day gift to these cuties? By: kko699 Remember back when you were in elementary school and every Valentine’s Day the whole class would spend a couple hours passing out all their cards and treats? Digging into your pink paper-wrapped shoe box or heart-shaped bag was like pouring out

Hey sports fans, your day is here yet again: Super Bowl Sunday, with all its football and food glory, is just around the corner. But this weekend isn’t just for traditional sports lovers anymore — the animals have taken over. Both Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl are back this year to bring a softer side to

1. Key Characteristics Weight: 6–7 pounds for females; 8–10 pounds for males Life Expectancy: 10–15 years Appearing similar to a small mountain lion, the Abyssinian is a graceful, muscular cat with regal movement. This high-energy and inquisitive breed has expressive almond-shaped eyes, a wedge-shaped head, arched neck and large ears. The coat is short and ticked with

You might not notice it, but your cat favors a paw. Just like humans, cats are left- and right-handed, preferring one paw over the other when it comes to going down stairs, grabbing food and other activities. According to National Geographic, a recent study on paw favoritism also found, again, like humans, male cats tend

Lunch is over, but the day still drags on. You thought a fourth cup of coffee would give you the pep to make it to 5:30 p.m., but now you aren’t so hopeful. Thankfully,  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has something more powerful than a punch of caffeine: an adorable webcam live-streaming its new baby Amur tiger cubs. The

Pets need humans to recognize signs of pain and bring them to the vet. By: 825545 Ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, telemedicine consults, genetic testing — we’ve come a long way, baby! While vets can offer our 4-legged patients a world of advanced medicine and technology, don’t underestimate the oldest tool out there: the physical exam.

Oliver spent two years living a lavish domestic life with his loving family in Lake Zurich, Illinois. But one day 10 years ago, something caused him to disappear from suburban bliss. According to CBS Chicago, his family searched for him, but after finding nothing as the days turned into months, they started to believe that

Remember when you were a kid, and the words “snow day” were like a gift from the gods? You’d wake up early and roll over in bed, hoping against hope that when you opened the window, you’d see just enough snow to cancel school. There was no joy like that joy. Of course, now that

Pet sitters generally want to just help their clients out. By: YamaBSM Pet sitting is super rewarding. You can meet new people, learn new things and spend your time with animals of all kinds. You can also develop special relationships with clients that can last years — or even a lifetime. Sadly, some relationships don’t

  Her name is Sunny because there is only sunshine ahead for her, but there were plenty of dark clouds before. She is one of the dozens of feline football lovers competing in this year’s Kitten Bowl V on the Hallmark Channel. It wasn’t always sports stardom and cuddles for this lucky black kitten. Before

With Puppy Bowl on the horizon in a few days and the Westminster Dog Show right around the corner, we couldn’t help but wonder about the diversity of dog breeds lately. Turns out, we’re not the only ones pondering the unmistakable variety of puppies and show dogs when it comes to traits like size, shape,