She may have been thrown from the ninth floor of an apartment building, but this cute cat has certainly landed on her feet with plenty of loving friends to help her recover from her nightmare fall. Christened Hei Hudie – meaning Black Butterfly – because of the black fur on her face and body, the…
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If you live in a part of the world where tornadoes strike, you can increase the chances that your pets will survive a storm by following a few simple steps.
The research, conducted by leading pet researcher, psychologist Dr June McNicholas on behalf of Cats Protection, found that women – both single and partnered – were more attracted to men who like animals. Men who like cats are also more likely to be perceived by women as being nicer, more caring people. The findings should…
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Poppy the cat who was officially recognised as the world’s oldest after making it to the age of 24, died just weeks after clinching the title. The tortoiseshell was born in February 1990, the same month Nelson Mandela was released from prison. She lived through five British Prime Ministers and was officially recognised by Guinness…
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More pets run away during the week of July Fourth than any other time of year. Keep your cats safe indoors with these few useful tips. Give your cat a good play session before people come over for any celebrations. Ask guests to keep an eye out for your cat during the party, to be sure…
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Caring too much can hurt. As animal rescuers and caregivers we have learned it the hard way. Witnessing the suffering of homeless animals day in and day out, rescuing animals that have been abandoned, neglected and abused and trying to help them overcome their traumatic experiences can be truly overwhelming. Moreover, we’ve had to deal…
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Researchers have turned up some interesting stuff about how to ‘speak cat‘. Meows, purrs and even facial expressions are all part of a very successful way they’ve adopted to communicate with humans to get our attention. The one thing you probably think you understand about how cats communicate — purring means they’re happy! — isn’t exactly right. Cats…
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Your cat says a lot about you and your personality! What type of crazy cat lady are you? We’ve neatly sorted out a few based on the type of cat that ‘owns’ you … Tabby You Are: Nice enough, I guess. Tabbies grow from the cutest kittens into enormous brat monsters but you’ll like them anyway.…
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When you have a fully stocked first aid kit for your cat, you’ll be prepared for anything from scratches to allergic reactions and even broken bones until you can get your cat to the vet! These are some basic items that should be included: A list of important phone numbers such as your vet’s, nearest…
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There’s a stigma our society has placed on cat people. You know who they are. They’re the ones with cat hair all over their clothing: They’re the “crazy” cat people. Crazy Cat People Save Lives These crazy cat people don’t buy thousand-dollar Siamese cats as their constant companions. In fact, don’t even mention the idea…
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