You know the strange feeling you get when you’re out in public and hear a cat meowing in a wrong place? But the meow is so unlikely where you are, you think your cat lover ears are playing tricks on you. Then, the cry rings out again. You weren’t hearing things and a cat is in need of rescue. This happened to a kindhearted woman and the kitten she named Martyr. Out and about, she heard the tiny cry of … Read more
A tiny, black kitten with a heart condition found a life he might never have known if not for the help of dedicated volunteers and rescue staff. Brought to a shelter in Quebec City, the little kitten was discovered to have a heart condition. The shelter wasn’t equipped to handle a cardiac case, but volunteers and staff wouldn’t be deterred from giving the sweet baby the care he needed. They contacted Chatons Orphelins Montréal for help the with little cutie. … Read more
When seeing a cat in trouble, we sometimes lose sense of what’s safe in making the rescue. Kind hearts would do well to remember safety when helping kitty cats. A grandmother in China learned this the hard way after receiving scrutiny for her chosen method of rescuing her cat from peril. The incident was caught on camera as alarmed bystanders watched the dangerous rescue unfold. Looking over the edge of her apartment balcony in Nanchong, Ms. Tang spotted her cat … Read more
The newest officer at the Bryant Police Department is reporting for duty and the little kitten is arrestingly adorable. On Friday, “Cad” the kitten received her badge, making her the newest officer in Bryant, Arkansas. Her pledge? To protect and serve and be super cute. As she needs her paws free for purrfect patrol work, “Officer Hastings and their company ARMA Tactical” created a special badge setup so the watchful cat can wear her shield on her collar. In a … Read more
Sometimes cats choose us as their humans before we’re even sure what’s happening. One day we meet a cat, give the sweet kitty some snuggles, and the next we’re head over heels in love with jellybean toes and tickling whiskers. This exact situation happened with a woman and the cat who claimed her. But, when Boots the cat claimed Rachel, little did she know, there was about to be a whole litter of love coming her way. Meant to Be … Read more
If a cat rules your world, then you’re familiar with the lengths a kitty cat will go to in order to get your attention. Especially when you’re right in the middle of something important. Thailand’s tradition of free-roaming cats means Thai kitties are well-practiced at making themselves at home in the middle of people’s lives. Buddhist temples see many cats hanging about as devotees believe in respect to all living things, which Thai cats have learned means bowls full of … Read more
Oh, how cats inspire us. From print to paint, cats have been muses for humans since the dawn of their cohabitation. Zarathustra the Cat is no exception, inspiring his mom to uncover the original versions of some well-known artwork. From some of humans’ first expressions of art to the pop phenomena of our time, Svetlana shows the world the beauty of art when a cat provides the creative revelation. @FatCatArt/Instagram Zarathustra and Svetlana met in 2008 after the death of … Read more
Listen up cat people… Cat ladies aren’t the only one who understand and appreciate the deep connection between humans and cats. According to a recent study, single men in Britain love their cats and happily own the title “Cat-chelor”. In a study commissioned by Itchpet.com and conducted by One Poll, 1,000 single men living in the United Kingdom were asked about cats. The study’s findings were surprising and also dooming for dogs and their hold on the title of Man’s … Read more
The Australian fires are still raging, with fears blazes will continue until spring. With so many animals tragically lost in one of the country’s most intense wave of wildfires in recorded history, hearing of animals surviving the flames gives us hope. Angel the cat’s story is one such tale of survival and hope. In New South Wales, Ben Symonds and his family were forced to leave their property when bushfires raged through their area. The family’s cats, both accustomed to … Read more
Cat lovers, pack your bags and grab your passports! Its time again for the LondonCats Cat Extravaganza Surrey, an “international show and exposition about all things feline!” Running January 10th–12th, the Cat Extravaganza Surrey offers cat lovers a multitude of experiences sure to delight. At the LondonCats Cat Extravaganza, “Thousands of cat enthusiasts will be coming together for an unmissable event that will feature an international competition with over 200 cats, a multitude of quirky cat vendors, 8 super interactive … Read more
