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Cats have no shame, a fact made clear by felines’ frequent, proud displays of their rear ends. Unlike humans, kitties are not required to cover up their naughty bits in a public space, leaving owners and guests with plenty of unwanted opportunities to stare at the bit of kitty that can be found right below

Cluck the 1-month-old kitten will no longer be the butt of anyone’s jokes. The rescue cat was born with an Imperforate Anus, a birth defect which caused her to come into this world sans butthole. As we know, everyone poops, so everyone needs an anus.  In hopes of helping the innocent baby cat, Kitty Bungalow Charm School

This cat was in a sticky — and salty — situation. The stray was found banging around the streets of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with a mayo jar stuck on her head. She was first spied by Linda Ruggere, a neighborhood animal lover who does her best to look after the stray cats in the area. “I

Animals land in shelters for many reasons, including that their humans moved or had a baby. By: 825545 Of the numerous causes that have captivated my interest and attention, animal rights has always been high on the list. I considered myself to be reasonably informed on the basics of animal advocacy, legislative efforts, protection and

The Stockham family thought they’d buried Thomas the cat over six weeks ago, so it’s understandable they were shocked and thrilled to get the call that their beloved kitty wasn’t six feet under after all. KPIX reports that the Stockhams lost their home on Sky Farm Drive to the North Bay wildfires in October, and they

Pet insurance is big business now. By: saucysalad Nothing like a great veterinary conference in the best city in the world to get my mind off my pre-holiday anxiety. Two busy days in New York City afforded me some great continuing education and got me thinking about the major changes that have taken place in

We all have bad days. Days when nothing seems to be going right and we just want to escape from wherever it is we’re trapped. Work, a never-ending meeting, a family event and so on. But it’s not always easy for people to sneak away. You’d think pets have the upper hand here. They’re more

Leaving a pet outside without any shelter all day or all night can be considered abuse. By: chandacastillo Nobody likes to see pets being neglected, mishandled or abused, but the unfortunate truth is that it happens a lot more than we’d like to think. When it’s a neighbor, we are afforded a front-row seat to

Hold onto your hearts and just try to control your squees: The video you are about to watch will make even the most bah humbug-iest person’s biological clock start to tick … or purr with delight. When professional photographers Erin and Theresa Rouse of Hello Little, a Milwaukee-area photography studio, planned a newborn shoot for

1. Key Characteristics Weight: 6–10 pounds Life Expectancy: 11–16 years The Somali is a beautiful, medium-sized cat with a full, fluffy tail. Some of its features resemble a wild fox, such as its large ears. This muscular cat has large, expressive eyes that range from green to copper. The ticked coat usually comes in ruddy, red,

  There’s nothing like staring at a mesmerizing fireplace on a cold winter’s day, but for those who don’t have a fireplace (or who live where it’s too warm to get a fire going) Hallmark Channel has the perfect solution. Beginning at 5 p.m. ET Wednesday, the cable network will stream 24 hours of yule

Instruct your guests on how to help you look after the well-being of your pet while they stay with you. By: hjwest And just like that, the holidays are upon us. Lots of food, lots of commotion, lots of family and friends. And lots of interactions between your guests and their children, your pets, your

An Orlando pet shelter is betting on a bit of magic to help boost adoption rates for its toughest customers – i.e. bully breeds, including pit bulls. Much like students who don the sorting hat and await assignment into the proper Hogwarts house in the enduringly popular Harry Potter franchise (which turned 20 this year),

Leave detailed instructions for your pet sitter to ensure your pet is happy and healthy while you’re away. By: NanaCola The holidays are fast approaching — which means for some people, it’s time to book those pet sitters. Finding the right pet sitter can be tricky, but keeping the right one can be even tougher.

Let’s face it, winter is cold. In fact, it’s freezing. Now, I’m one of those people who are always cold, so in wintertime you’re not going to catch me without my fuzzy slippers and blanket. I drink hot chocolate like it’s going out of style, and I keep my heat cranking day and night. You

Can Baba Ganoush the cat get a little privacy, please? Alas, if Baba’s owners left him to his own devices, he’d be spending an inordinate amount of time staring at a blank wall while concentrating on his purr-sonal hygiene. Jarrod Krieger, Baba’s cat daddy, posted the photo of his current events-loving kitty to Reddit recently and

Publisher’s Note: The following interview has been condensed and edited for style and contains affiliate links. Switch to a healthier cat food with Smalls, now delivering across the United States. It’s not very often that you find an incredible pet food maker right in your own city, but I did just that recently when I

Pet talent agencies can help your personality-filled pooch hit the big time. By: tedmurphy So you want your pet to be a model. Everyone always “oohs” and “ahhs” over how cute they are, you might be thinking. Why not put them in the limelight? Well, for starters, you can, but it’s not easy. Imagine what it’s like

Cody Lesher was a responsible pet owner — he had his cat Diddy microchipped. But even this proactive step to protect his pet couldn’t save the feline. On Sunday, Diddy ran away from the Berks County, Pennsylvania, home Lesher shares with his girlfriend, reports NBC New York. The cat had slipped out before, but had

The holiday season is here! And while visions of sugar plums are dancing in our heads, so are flashes of flight delays and long hours on the tarmac. Air travel is often a hassle, especially during the holidays, and unfortunately, adding a pet to the mix often makes it more difficult. But fear not: “The Points

Patience is key when grooming animals. By: KeystonePetPlace Pet grooming is a fun and rewarding job that allows you to work with animals and even make them feel better. It’s also a tough job and not for the faint of heart. But fear not — here’s an overview of what you’ll need to become a

You’ve seen dogs jump through hoops and weave through poles. Perhaps you’ve even watched canine agility competitions on TV with your cat by your side, and have said to your feline, “You wouldn’t be caught dead doing that.” Here’s the thing: Cats – new, old, purebred, rescue – are all capable of learning a few tricks.

It’s one small paw-step for cats, and a giant leap for felines in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Post reports that a bill proposing to ban the declawing of cats was passed unanimously by the Denver City Council on Monday. Declawing, known as “onychectomy” to veterinarians, is a surgical procedure that removes a cat’s claws. The

Can my dog eat pumpkin pie? Cat my cat eat turkey? Thanksgiving is here and that means delicious treats, a few days off work and cozy food coma time with family and friends. But for pets, it also means many health questions regarding food and safely celebrating with their humans. To cats and dogs, Turkey

Specialized diets may, in fact, incorporate ingredients that the pet food industry has deemed “bad.” By: Surprise Last week, I wrote about pet food. The post barely scratched the surface on how to talk to people about food choices for their pets. I asked myself why this topic still frustrates me so much and why

A few months ago, we reported on a study that found talking to our pets is a sign of human intelligence. Well, as it turns out, talking to our pets may also be making them smarter, too. Take this video by Jason Ybarbo posted to YouTube on Nov. 12, for instance. Ybarbo claims that when

Ah, junk food. The greasy, the sugary, the totally bad for you but so-so-good comfort food that goes down great any time. I’m probably the biggest junk food junkie out there — pizza, fries, burgers, candy, cake. You name it, I want it. However, being a junk food addict does invite a bit of shaming

You can donate not only food to pet pantries but also toys, food bowls and collars. By: skeeze Life happens. Money gets tight — sometimes at the worst moments. Regardless of your financial situation, when you have pets, you have family. That means loving and caring for them, even when times are hard. Fortunately, if

And you thought cat burglars were menacing. Residents of Mifune, Kumamoto Prefecture, in Japan will be cat-proofing every window and door to their homes after this terrifying and downright incredulous crime. According to Japan Today, the investigation into the attempted murder of an elderly Japanese woman has authorities pointing their fingers at an unlikely main suspect: a

At the Monarto Zoo, you’re the one in the cage. The Australian animal park recently opened a new feature called Lions 360, a cage inside the big cat’s enclosure that puts you just a claw’s length away from the majestic meowers. “It’s a truly hair-raising experience with visitors able to enter the cage and get