After Hurricane Jean hit Florida’s Treasure Coast in 2004, Perry Martin’s beloved cat, Thomas Jr. — T2 for short — went missing and couldn’t be found. Martin searched for days for the orange tabby that he’d taken in two years earlier, and finally determined that T2 must have been hit by a car on the
An odd-eyed cat found his perfect friend, a boy named Madden. They were both born with different colored eyes and cleft lips. When Madden, a 7-year-old boy from Oklahoma, met the kitty who had been taken in by a local rescue group in Minnesota, it was love at first sight. Christina Humphreys Madden was born
Post-op care means watching your pet carefully to make sure an incision stays clean and dry. By: Counselling Cut paws, cat bites, broken bones, infected toes, lacerations, abdominal surgeries, growth removals … just another day at the office. One might think I’d be stressed about the surgeries, but no, your vet is usually stressed about
I find it a bit silly to have holidays designed to practice things that should be a way of life. Case in point: Respect Your Cat Day, observed today, March 28. We cat people respect our cats 365 days a year, don’t we? Still, it doesn’t hurt to raise awareness by having an official time
Well, when you think you’ve already see everything, here comes a new portion of FUNNIEST FAILS for you. LAUGH with us and make your day better 🙂 So ridiculous and funny! What is your favorite…
These two cats had never met until they were rescued and taken into a local shelter in Indiana. They were both found pregnant and expected to have babies soon. Meet Jessie and Esther! “Not everyone can walk through life alone. Be someone’s emotional comfort through pain.” Here Kitty Kitty Rescue Before they came to Here
“Boarders are likely to be short-changed on attention and care,” says one veterinarian. Tinkerbell, my plump tortie friend, always greets me enthusiastically when I come by to take care of her and her housemates. She then follows me around the house while I deal with the various feeding stations and litter boxes, making sure she
Polydactyly, or extra toes, is a fairly common feline trait. However, it’s not exclusive to cats, as it also occurs in people and other species like dogs, chickens, mice and guinea pigs. The term’s origin is Greek; poly meaning many, plus daktylos, meaning fingers or toes. Most domestic cats have 18 toes — five on
A tiny kitten’s cries led Good Samaritans to him during a big rainstorm that took place in Fresno, California. They followed his meows all the way to a bush outside a store. The kitten was discovered very cold, damp and hungry huddling under the bush, all by himself. The Cat House On The Kings Last
It’s a moment that every pet owner dreads: finding the lifeless body of your beloved fur baby, maybe even having to explain the sad scenario to children, and then saying your final goodbyes. One family, the Robinsons of Hope-under-Dinmore, Herefordshire, U.K., recently went through just such a scenario. As Metro U.K. reports, parents Jonny and
Love cats but enjoy their tiny kitten stage the most? Then you’ll swoon over these small cat breeds — all of which stay fun size forever! Let’s meet a few right here. 1. Singapura Singapuras only reach 4 to 8 pounds, which makes them top of the list for small cat breeds. Photography ©krissiLundgren | Thinkstock.
Some people get freaked out by exotic pets like rodents. By: Firelong Are spiders, rodents or reptiles ruining your dating life? Whether you have an exotic pet or are dating someone who does, they’re not always the most, um, magnetic when it comes to romantic relationships. While having a cat or dog is seen as relatively “normal,”
Do cats snore? And if cats do snore, is cat snoring something to worry about? The short answer is that some cats snore. For many, nothing is wrong. However, some cat snoring can be a sign of trouble. Why does cat snoring happen? Do cats snore? And if cats do snore, when is cat snoring an issue? Photography
Many cats get to be stars, but not many get calls from “America’s Got Talent.” Then again, Romeo is no ordinary cat. Even before he began his outdoor adventures, Romeo, a Bengal, had earned the title of adventure cat. His indoor activities — including skateboarding, playing piano and navigating obstacle courses — even led to
Well, when you think you’ve already see everything, here comes a new portion of FUNNIEST FAILS for you. LAUGH with us and make your day better 🙂 So ridiculous and funny! What is your favorite…
A stray calico kitten was found wobbling around the streets of Chicago, all alone. When she was given love and a few pets, she just couldn’t get enough of it. CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation This beautiful wobbly kitty was spotted on the streets as a stray and brought into Chicago Animal Care and
1. Key Characteristics Weight: 8–12 pounds for males, 6–8 pounds for females Life Expectancy: Around 16 years The Tonkinese is a medium-sized, muscular cat with soft, mink-like fur that comes in 12 colors and patterns. The coat has points, with darker colors on the face, ears and tail. The eyes can be blue, violet, aqua or
Training an adventure cat can be a bit of work, especially if your cat is wary of the process. But Samantha Christie’s rescue cat Atlas was all about it. In fact, he loved it so much he’s led other cats in adventures, and now Christie hopes Atlas will inspire more people to leash train their
Over the years our members have contributed many wonderful tips about kitten proofing a home. We’ve curated them here as a special guide to help you for your new tiny feline. Don’t forget the last tip – it may be the most important one! There is a lot to prepare when you’re adopting a new
A stray cat was rescued along with her three newborn babies. The sweet mama named Sprinkles kept her babies by her side and refused to go anywhere without them. Ashley @youngestoldcatlady Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS, in Lynnwood, Washington) took the family of four into their care and placed them in a foster home so
A friendly stray cat came running when a rescuer who had given him food, came back for him. Paul Santell, an avid animal rescuer (Paul the Cat Guy) based in New York City heard about a few stray cats that needed rescue near a bus station in Ridgewood, Queens, New York. Paul Santell “An employee
For more than a decade, Antonio Garcia lived a quiet existence in a hidden alley in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, sleeping in a small shack made from wood scraps and old mattresses and sharing an outdoor “living room” with a colony of nearly 40 feral cats. “If my cats are fed, my heart is full,”
Bright-eyed and full of energy, Jasper the adventure cat was made for the Idaho wilderness. No matter the season, this cat loves to get out and about with his owners. We chatted with Jasper’s humans, husband and wife Dave Keir and Gadrie Edmunds, to learn a little bit more about their “ameowzing” cat and his
Cats and kittens are super funny animals and they make us laugh all the time! This funny cats compilation is simply the best and the hardest try not to laugh challenge ever! Just look how all…
Three tiny kittens were found ice-cold in a window well by a member of the public in the Arlington county, Virginia. The 3-week-old feline babies were rescued in the nick of time. Animal Welfare League of Arlington Tuesday night, Officers White and Swetnam responded to a call about three motherless kittens left behind in a
Captain Ahab was just a kitten when Hurricane Irma struck the Sunshine State. The SPCA in Marathon, Florida took in the ginger tabby and sheltered him for a few months until the winds changed, and Captain Ahab went from storm survivor to adventure cat. On December 26, 2017, travel bloggers Kach and Jonathan Howe adopted
I’ve always fed my cats canned tuna as a special treat, and without a second thought, I’ve given them rubber bands and bits of string to entertain them while I’m at work. I assumed I was keeping them well-fed and amused. But I have to rethink these plans, because these things are potentially hazardous to
Melvin, a gentleman of a cat, arrived at Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center in Los Angeles, California, with microphthalmia. This eye abnormality, which also appears in humans, causes the eyes to develop abnormally small and affects vision. Melvin and Best Friends Animal Society did not let this difference stand in the way of
A 7-year-old cat and her 3-year-old daughter were found pregnant, living in a cat colony in Alabama. TNR volunteers from Forgotten Felines of Huntsville (in North Alabama) were able to rescue the mother and daughter pair along with 10+ other cats. Robyn Anderson Robyn Anderson, an avid foster carer from the rescue group, took in
Maker: Radagast Pet Food, Inc.Cause: Potential for listeriaAnnouncement: FDA report dated March 20, 2018What was recalled: The following Rad Cat Raw Diets: Free-Range Chicken, Lot #62762, best by Oct. 19, 2018, UPC #851536 001036 (8 oz.), UPC #851536 001043 (16 oz.) or UPC #851536 001050 (24 oz.) Free-Range Turkey, Lot #62926, best by May 3, 2019, UPC #851536 001005