In history, some of the most impactful figures have been surprisingly unremarkable. The same can be said for cats. These four felines—through no special skill or outrageous act aside from just being an average cat—each played a significant role in shaping the course of history. 1. Macak, The Cat That Literally Sparked Nikola Tesla’s Interest […]
Pets enrich our lives in countless ways and adopting is one of the best things you can do for an animal in need. If you’re considering adding a cat to your family, there are some things you can do to help them feel more comfortable and become a cherished member of the family. When you’re
It’s not uncommon for cats to be tasked with controlling garden pests—they’re usually great at the job! One playful kitten in particular, however won’t be up for a promotion any time soon! The cat in this story has gone viral for befriending an enormous rat that it was originally supposed to hunt. Their unlikely friendship
While warm weather brings sunshine, backyard barbecues, and more time outside, it also brings along with it a veritable army of insects – ants, mosquitoes, roaches, wasps, fleas, ticks, and other creepy-crawlies begin to invade our yards and homes. For pet parents, dealing with irritating insects can be rather tricky. Oftentimes, the chemicals, poisons, insecticides,
A cat who’d just given birth to 3 kittens of her own welcomed an orphaned Sphynx kitten and literally nursed her back to health. Soon, they’ll both be ready for new homes. The Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, California took in a newborn Sphynx kitten after her feline mom showed no interest
A cat with an unforgettable face and an even more unforgettable story was finally carried to safety after surviving alone for nearly two months, trapped on the 7th floor of a bombed apartment building just outside of Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine’s emergency services released video of rescue workers saving a cat from the 7th floor of a
A Ukrainian woman named Larysa was in Arkansas when Russia invaded. Unable to return home to rescue her cat from Odesa, Ukraine, Humane Society International stepped up to help. Larysa, a resident of Odesa, Ukraine, was in Arkansas on February 24, when a Russian invasion of her country launched a devastating war. Her beloved cat,
With Governor Larry Hogan’s signature, Maryland become the second U.S. state to ban veterinarians from performing cruel and unnecessary declawing of cats. In July of 2019, New York became the first state to outlaw the practice of declawing cats unless medically necessary, and although Florida and Massachusetts have considered similar laws under consideration for several years, Maryland
If you have just received the news that your cat has hyperthyroidism, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Feline Hyperthyroidism is a condition that affects cats and is caused by an overactive thyroid gland. This results in the cat having an increased metabolism, which can cause a wide variety
Residents in a San Jose, California neighborhood are feeling a mix of emotions — fear, anger, and grief mostly — after a serial cat killer who was sentenced to 16-years in prison was released early, after serving only 4 years. According to court documents, cats first started disappearing from San Jose’s Cambrian Park neighborhood around September
