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Shadow was a young adult cat when she was rescued by her human, Nikki, from a trailer park where stray and feral cats gathered. Since kittenhood, Shadow lived in the park, scrounging for scraps from dumpsters and begging residents for food. Once she was brought inside, Shadow had all the food she wanted, but she

The young kitten was found in a box in a field in Doncaster The RSPCA is appealing for information after a tiny kitten was found abandoned in a field with a severely fractured leg which left her leg ‘almost hanging off’. The five-week-old female kitten was discovered by a member of the public in a

There’s no question that moving with cats can be extremely stressful.  Cats are creatures of habit who hate having their routine disrupted. For some cats, a move is no big deal, but for most cats, the upheaval associated with a move and the logistics of getting them from point A to point B can result

With her tongue, a mother cat welcomes her kittens into this world. A queen bathes her babies immediately so that predators don’t detect the scents associated with birth and continues to groom her kittens until they can bathe themselves at around 4 weeks of age. Grooming is a big part of cats’ lives. In fact,

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. “This is “Peanut.” She came to us after having two prior

Some cats go wild for laser toys, chasing the little red dot around the house, up and down furniture, and, in Ruby’s case, even up walls. Well, she tried, anyway. Allegra will chase any reflection of light, even if it’s just the sun reflecting off my phone on the wall, so a laser pointer is

There are more cats than dogs in the United States according to American Pet Products Association: 94 million cats and 90 million dogs. Cats rule for many reasons, including ease of care. Got cat? There’s lots you don’t need to deal with. Here are 12 examples: Great for Couch Potatoes Of course, dogs love to

Where do the most mischievous moggies live in London? Leading cat fencing specialists ProtectaPet has gathered information from all 32 London boroughs to find out where our beloved moggies are getting into the most amount of mischief. With data taken from a freedom of information request, ProtectaPet uncovered that London fire brigade were called out

A cat missing for eight months in Braintree, Essex in the UK was reunited with his family after his human recognized his meow while she was on the phone with her vet talking about one of her other cats. She was told the cat was a stray, but called back later and asked for details

Constipation is defined as infrequent or difficult defecation of hard, dry feces, with retention of stool in the colon and/or rectum. It is an occasional, harmless problem in most cats. Repeated bouts of constipation, however, is an abnormal finding and, left untreated, constipation can progress, with sometimes dire consequences. What can cause it There are

Our youngest, Luna, is quite the docile kitty, spending most of her days laying in her favourite bed soaking up the sun, only appearing when food is on offer or when Daddy is in a meeting. Not much can tempt her to be active, but should a fly ever wander past her gaze she will

This is a sponsored guest post by Carolina Gonzales, R&D Coordinator at Basepaws* Did you know that diabetes in cats has increased by 18% over the past ten years, and one out of every 230 cats is affected by feline diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot properly produce or respond to

As a fan of cats and art (and Benedict Cumberbatch), I was so excited to hear about this movie. And it didn’t disappoint. Available on Amazon Prime, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain moves from the late 1800s through the 1930s, following the incredible adventures of the artist. Known as “a man who drew cats,”

(via: https://pixabay.com/photos/cat-pet-licking-animal-tabby-cat-323262/) Cats are without a doubt one of the most popular pets on the planet. In fact, tens of millions of American households own a cat and they are popular all over the world. With so many fans, there is no shortage of gifts out there to give to cat lovers. Also, don’t forget

This post contains affiliate links* I came across this crocheted cat bed on Etsy, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. What kitty wouldn’t love a cozy bed like this! Made of thick, soft acrylic yarn, the bed measures 19″L x 13″W x 1″H. Cats who love

Why does it hurt so much? Seven tips to help you cope with pet loss by Esther Porta from the Society for Companion Animals (SCAS) Every pet owner’s worst fear is the thought of losing their beloved companion. The trauma of pet loss is a feeling a pet owner is unlikely to forget. There is

On Black Friday, Jessica and Nikii Gerson-Neeves splurged on a Vitamix blender. It arrived at their home on Vancouver Island, BC on December 16. The couple was looking forward to a winter of soups and smoothies, but their three cats had different ideas. They have refused to leave the box, fighting over who gets to

Norwegian Forest Cat Quick Facts Weight: 7 – 20 pounds The Look of a Norwegian Forest Cat Because they developed in a cold climate, Norwegian Forest Cats have thick, double coats that can keep them warm in just about any weather. The coat is fluffy, especially around the neck. They shed out much of the

Hi friends. 🙂 Have I ever told you of my favourite toy in the whole wide world? No?!? They are these super cool rainbow coloured felt balls on a bit of string. 😀 And of course it is even more fun to play with it in my tunnel!!! 🙂 *Chomp Chomp* All mine! Stay here

It’s hard to believe Ruby has been gone more than two years after being diagnosed with advanced kidney disease. Some days I still miss my little girl so much, it feels like she just left me yesterday. I’m grateful I have eight years of Ruby’s Reflections on this site to comfort me and remind me

Cats and dogs are animals with “three legs and a spare,” as Dr. Beth Galles and other veterinarians often say when encountering a tripod pet. But still, there are some kitties with special conditions — like severe obesity, arthritis or other mobility issues — who may struggle to walk well on just three limbs. That’s

PETS in rentals campaigners Andrew Rosindell MP and co-founder of AdvoCATSeastmids Jen Berezai attended a meeting with the Minister for Rough Sleeping & Housing, Eddie Hughes, on Tuesday 14th December, at the Department for Levelling Up Housing & Communities (DLUHC), in Whitehall. The meeting was in response to Andrew Rosindell’s oral question in Parliament to

It’s always sad when a friend’s cat dies. My heart hurts for what I know they’re about to go through as they mourn their loss. We’ve all been there, and even though everyone grieves in their own unique way, we all know how hard it is. On Monday, my dear friends Rita and Rob had to

Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for 20 years and is currently the senior editor of Catster and Dogster magazines. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share their Southern California home with their

It’s the start of another New Year; a time for resolutions, health kicks,  excitement and optimism for the next 12 months. But for some, it is also the time for a fresh start.  The first working Monday of the year is dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ by lawyers, with people flocking to seek legal advice about how to end their marriages.

The Cat With Twenty Toes is an illustrated children’s book featuring a polydactyl cat named Sookie. The author uses Sookie as a metaphor to celebrate the physical differences among all living creatures. Colorful illustrations and a rhyming verse make this book a fun and lighthearted way to introduce the concept of diversity to young children.

After a long day working, I grab an iced tea and head to my sofa to unwind. My tripod kitty, Smoochy, sees me, and the race is on! Even on three legs, she is lightning fast. Who will get to the sofa first? Smoochy will, of course. Then we spend the next few minutes trying

Adding a feline friend to your family needs more responsibility and care from your end. Since most cats spend most of their time within closed spaces, making your home suitable for their livelihood is of utmost importance. Some owners love seeing their cats cuddling up in their laps often. Few others need an independent cat

A 13-year-old cat in Florida has a vocabulary of about 50 words, using an augmentative alternative communication (ACC) device. These devices have previously been used by dogs, but Billi appears to be the first cat using an ACC device. The creator of the device was skeptical about cats using the buttons, but is now intrigued

What if your cat develops an allergy to a specific food or to something in his environment, such as pollen. Or, may start battling a disease, such as diabetes or kidney disease. Or, he may be stressed and his digestive system is being pummeled. Unfortunately, your cat isn’t able to notify you about a specific