Rest in peace, Cole. You will be missed by many. Beloved famous feline Cole, one half of the duo Cole and Marmalade, has died. Despite cats being the undisputed rulers of the Internet, few online felines are as beloved as Cole and Marmalade, a due that shot to Internet stardom thanks to their owners Chris …
We had just lost our beloved Tortoiseshell of fourteen years, and it was clear that Tom Tom, our social tabby, was lonely. Although he always required a lot of attention, it had gotten to the point where he wouldn’t let us out of his sight. When we had to leave him alone, Frank Sinatra would …
Our reverence of cats has deep roots. Tens of thousands of years before the ancient Egyptians held them in highest regard, felines figured prominently in world mythologies. In the pantheon of gods and deities, the majestic feline has reigned supreme for over 30,000 years. Mythology is a civilization’s collection of stories addressing its worldview, beliefs …
Our new obsession? Vintage cat posters. While in New York, we happened upon La Belle Époque, a magical little shop in Greenwich Village, and proceeded to while away hours digging through a veritable treasure trove of art from the Golden Age of advertising. The posters carried at La Belle Époque, all originals, date from the …
My Special Ferals It all started with one black cat at our apartment block. My husband and I saw a cat and her kitten one morning, and we gave them some ham. From that day on, and for the next six years, I fed the feral cats on our premises. We endured many a dispute …
Spitfire This is Spitfire. She is a 3-year-old orange and white tabby! Spitfire is shy to start out, but she likes to observe her surroundings and watch people until she’s had time to adjust. She’s very sweet and just needs a loving family to get her out of her shell! Spitfire is a cute and curious …
When kittens Cassidy and Aura made their appearance on a live stream of rescue cats, no one at TinyKittens, a Langley, BC-based rescue group, expected them to become Internet famous. But the duo’s incredible story, perseverance and, yes, super-cuteness made them instant stars. The adorable pair have racked up over 2.7 million views on YouTube …
Everyone thought it was the end for Bart in January 2015 when he was hit by a car and presumed dead. His owners said their goodbyes and buried him in a grave, only for him to dig himself out five days later. The unbelievable true story was international news. As the story developed, it included …
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On June 23, 2021 tragedy struck the Miami suburb of Surfside when the Champlain Towers South condo collapsed in the middle of the night. Search and rescue efforts began and family members held onto hope as they waited for news about their missing loved ones, and for many that included their missing pets. For the …
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Spring/Summer 2021 Four Cuts Too Many Debra H. Goldstein Cozy mystery fans will delight in Four Cuts Too Many, the latest installment in the Sarah Blair mystery series. Between her job as a law firm receptionist, co-owning a restaurant with her twin sister, and caring for her pets, Siamese cat RahRah and rescue pup Fluffy, …
It looks like Major and Champ, German Shepherds of the President-Elect Joe Biden, will have some feline company in the White House! While running for president, Joseph R. Biden Jr. said it was time for a pet to be put back in the White House and he seems intent on following through—The New York Times …
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Cat photographer Andrew Marttila is one of the best in the game. His strikingly adorable images of cats elevate the genre and his love and respect for his feline subjects is evident in everything he does. Along with his fiancé, Hannah Shaw, a.k.a. Kitten Lady (the cat community’s dream couple!), he is devoted to rescuing cats, …
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1. @rexiecat | 607k followers This heart stealer is known as a “living emoji cat” thanks to his pricelessly emotive expressions. Rexie is a male “handicat” with just two working feet, but despite not having the use of his back legs, this cutie is enjoying life to the fullest. Follow for definite day-brightening photos guaranteed …
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We asked Mikkel Becker, a certified trainer and behaviour consultant and head trainer for Fear Free Pets (fearfreepets.com and fearfreehappyhomes.com) for her top 10 things you can do in your home to improve your cat’s life and general happiness. She readily shared her list. Mikkel uses positive reinforcement and non-force based training strategies rooted in …
YouTuber Alexandra Gater has become an authority on home makeovers on a budget, transforming small, uninviting interiors into dream spaces for millennials and beyond. The Toronto-based 28-year-old’s YouTube channel, featuring snappy how-to’s for rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget, has clearly tapped into a need—it’s amassed over 300,000 subscribers, with some videos racking …
Americans are inundated each year by classic images of bow-bedecked puppies or kitten-stuffed stockings, so it’s not surprising that many families bring pets home for the holidays. And in a year like no other, with the end of 2020 finally in sight, more people than ever are looking to welcome the calming companionship of an …
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It looks like Major and Champ, German Shepherds of the President-Elect Joe Biden, will have some feline company in the White House! While running for president, Joseph R. Biden Jr. said it was time for a pet to be put back in the White House and he seems intent on following through—The New York Times reports that Biden …
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At TinyKittens their motto is “rescuing locally, educating globally,” and through the power of technology and social media they’re making it happen, streaming irresistible live kitten footage into homes around the globe. Shelly Roche, the heart and mastermind behind the nonprofit organization, found her way to the world of rescue quite accidentally. After moving to …
Army Sergeant Ash has been deployed in the Middle East and received some upsetting family news, which was made even harder by the fact that she is away from her family and friends. However, her roommate works for the vet on their base and told Sgt. Ash they had rescued a severely ill week-old kitten …
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Just in time to add some levity to your life, there’s a new, even grumpier cat in town. Kitzia, a frowny-faced feline influencer, is quickly amassing a social media following, with over 94,000 followers on Instagram. Blessed with the face of a permanent sourpuss, Kitzia (Ukrainian for “Kitty”) can be seen scowling over a bowl …
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‘Chonky’ Mr. B, the Internet-famous hefty cat who finally found his forever home, is now giving back to cat lovers impacted by COVID-19. The then 26-pound cat became a familiar face online last year after Morris Animal Refuge’s Facebook post in search of an adopter for Mr. B went viral. Today, Mr. B is living …
Fall/Winter 2020 Snowball’s Christmas Kristen McKanagh This cozy novel is just the thing to curl up with on a chilly afternoon. Snowball the kitten is spending her first Christmas at the Weber Haus, a Victorian B&B run by Miss Tilly and her dedicated team. Emily Diemer, the cook, quickly falls for Snowball’s feline antics; however, …
Our cats usually can find a way to make us laugh every single day and being able to capture those moments is priceless. Cat people everywhere will find this new internet challenge absolutely hilarious! We are constantly taking photos of our cats to keep a record of their cute feline antics and for sharing on …
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When Dean Nicholson left Dunbar, Scotland in September 2018 and began his global cycling journey, he was not expecting a kitten to change the course of his trip–and his life. But that’s exactly what happened. Three months into his journey, Dean found a kitten lost along the remote Bosnia-Montenegro border. Despite being in the midst of a gruelling, …
In 2007, James Bowen, who was living on the streets of London and battling addiction, found an abandoned and injured orange Tabby cat who was to change his life. Bowen took the street cat–whom he named Bob–in and did everything he could to help nurse Bob back to health. Rescuing Bob ended up dramatically changing …
For the first time ever in many towns and cities, shelters found themselves with empty kennels as pet lovers stepped up to foster pets while sheltering in place. The pandemic has forced the entire animal welfare field to imagine what could be for homeless dogs and cats beyond the concept of sheltering as four walls and a roof, according to Julie Castle, CEO of …
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According to an old adage, dogs regard us as family, while cats see us as staff. Veterinarian Gary Weitzman, President of the San Diego Humane Society, isn’t buying it. “Cats bond to us the same way as dogs…they (just) show it differently,” he says. While canines crave round-the-clock petting, felines are more restrained in their …
Do you play music for your cat? The music streaming service Spotify just released a way to create an algorithmically generated playlist to enjoy with your cat—or dog, iguana, hamster or bird. Spotify conducted a survey of 5,000 users worldwide who also have pets. 71 percent said they play music for their pets, and 8 …
