Believe it or not, cats can be trained! And now, thousands of shelter cats across the country are being taught ‘Cat Daddy’ Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Pawsitive techniques – including the “high-five” to decrease their stress, increase engagement, and most importantly, make them more adoptable! And now you can teach your cat this cool trick – and get a […]
The US Coast Guard released a video showing the dramatic moment when a man jumped from his 30-foot sailboat onto a rescue ship in rough seas while holding his cat. According to the Coast Guard, Manu Wattecamps activated his emergency beacon when his sailboat lost its rudder, leaving him helpless and his boat battered by 20-foot seas about 400 miles
A rescue kitten named Merrick has become an unlikely hero to his adoptive Mom, Reeka, who lives with Type 1 Diabetes. Reeka Carnline wasn’t planning to adopt another cat. But when she saw Merrick on the Facebook page of one of Austin Pets Alive’s foster families, something told her she had to have him. Within
Terry Lauerman is giving us all retirement goals. The 75-year old man visits Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary every day and takes naps with the resident cats! Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a cage-free shelter that takes in cats that would otherwise be euthanized. Terry didn’t plan to be a professional cat-napper. He
A family in Indianapolis are safe after an early morning house fire, thanks to their pet cat. The Indianapolis Fire Department were called to the 3400 block of Hovey just before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and found the home’s furnace on fire. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire, which completely totaled the furnace
The Petco Foundation, in partnership with Petco, recently revealed the 52 stories that have earned their animal welfare organizations a grant investment through the fifth annual Holiday Wishes campaign. This year, the Petco Foundation will deliver a total of $765,000 in grant awards during Holiday Wishes celebrations from now until December 20– including one $100,000
The rescue of a feral cat called Lizzie set me on a mission, which continues to this day. It has been one of many obstacles but also a success. My eyes have been opened to the shadowy side of Sicily, a place I believed I knew so well. I’m a writer and journalist and, in
Ready to be inspired? This is the story of a special 2-legged cat from Thailand – appropriately named “Able” – who has taught his human a thing or two about life! [playbuzz-item url=”//www.playbuzz.com/elsapy10/meet-able-hes-a-two-legged-kitty-who-is-able-to-do-anything-a-regular-cat-can”]
Ray, a little tabby and white kitten was born blind and with a spinal condition that left him unable to walk. This is the inspiring story of a group of 8th graders who stepped in to help. [playbuzz-item item=”4728aa7f-f5a6-4ef9-a220-11a516e1cedf” format=”story”]
Residents of the small town of Talkeetna, Alaska, are mourning the loss of a beloved member of their government. The town’s unofficial mayor, a cat named Stubbs, has passed away at the ripe old age of 20. Stubbs has been the honorary mayor of Talkeetna since 1997. Lauri Stec, manager of Nagley’s General Store in
