According to a new study by researchers from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Maryland, cats actually DO enjoy music. They just don’t enjoy YOUR music! Turns out, cats – and most likely other animals – prefer species-specific tunes. In other words, music of the same frequency range as the communication tempos used by […]
“Community Cats” are the cats that live outside – cats who have been abandoned, ferals, and strays. They are homeless, but often have caretakers that feed and shelter them and provide water and medical care. The Community Cat Movement began as a way to educate, gain participation, and develop programs to care for these cats. We
Like most animal lovers, we’ve been dreaming of how life-changing a Powerball jackpot win would be… not for ourselves, but for the millions of homeless, rescued, sheltered, and abused animals around the world. So… just in case luck is on our side, we bought a ticket! And if (or when!) that ticket wins, we’ll split
Who remembers Bart, the cat that was left for dead after being hit by a car – and buried by his owner – only to crawl out of his grave and show up at home in horrible condition 5 days later? Bart was nicknamed “Zombie Cat” because he climbed out of his grave after he was
The idea that a falling cat will always land on his feet is firmly embedded in our cat loving minds. But, is it actually true? Will a falling cat land on his feet every single time he falls? Even back in 1890, scientists were studying the feline’s remarkable abilities. French scientist Etienne Jules Marey used
Monthly subscription boxes are all the rage these days. No matter what your interests, there’s a service that’ll deliver a veritable treasure chest of unique goodies right to your door every month. So, it’s no surprise that you can find subscription boxes made especially for cats, too! With so many boxes available, each touting their
Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. announced on Thursday that its subsidiary Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. has entered into a settlement agreement in the class action lawsuits brought on behalf of consumers and consolidated in the Multi-District Litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Seven different class action lawsuits brought against
Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling four of its products sold in the U.S. and Canada due to concerns of a possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects a total of 990 cases (964 cases in the U.S. and 26 cases in Canada). The recall was prompted by a positive test confirming Listeria monocytogenes in Stella’s
Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella. The recall was initiated after routine testing by the Colorado State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella contamination in a single package of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for
A clever new litterbox that eliminates virtually all of the problems cat owners face when dealing with traditional kitty litter has just been launched on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Called The Cat’s Ask, it gets rid of the smelly, dusty and wasteful mess associated with traditional litter and replaces it with an eco-friendly, 100% natural,
