Not only do our pets offer us love, companionship, and protection, they also make us healthier. It’s true—people who experience long-term relationships with companion animals tend to have better health outcomes than their non-pet-owning counterparts. Here we’ll take a look at just a few ways that our pets help us live longer, healthier, happier lives. […]
A few nights ago my cat Jax was hanging out on my lap when suddenly he got up, stalked over to the wall, and began staring at a spot about six feet off the floor with an intensity reserved for Atlanta fans in the last twenty minutes of this year’s super bowl. I couldn’t see […]
It took two years, and our older cat passing away, to finally make my daughter’s dream come true: getting a new cat. So off we went to the shelter, where we found a lovely four-month-old tuxedo cat that was ready for adoption. She was adorable, perching on our shoulders and purring up a storm. She […]
Winter cold season is upon us, and for humans that means more than our fair share of sneezes. But what does it mean when your cat sneezes? And can it be a sign of a more serious underlying health problem? Here we’ll take a look at what makes cats sneeze and when it’s cause for […]
The holidays are a time for friends, family, food, and of course, fun. But amid all the shopping, cooking, and travel, the family cat (or cats) can get lost in the shuffle. So here are some simple fun ways to include your feline friends in the festivities. And look: we’re not going to dress up […]
In 2011, a 4-year-old tortoiseshell cat named Holly became separated from her owners, who were traveling by RV in Daytona, Florida. Despite being nearly 200 miles from her home in West Palm Beach, she was able over a period of two months to make her way back. That same year, George, a one-eyed orange tabby, […]
