Families seeking to bring a new little furbaby into their household are faced with many options about where to go and where to start. Some may even have a solid idea of what kind of kitty they’re looking for. If so, where’s the best place to acquire a new kitty babe? A breeder, the SPCA, […]
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. […]
Ever loved a disabled kitty? Chances are you have! Many special needs cats have become Internet celebrities, with fans all over the globe. Perhaps the most famous is Lil BUB! Lil BUB was born with several genetic abnormalities – from being a “perma-kitten” with dwarfism to being the only cat with osteopetrosis (a rare bone […]
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 […]
I met my cat Dachi five summers ago, when he was a six months old stray cat residing in an abandoned lot, most of which was engulfed with overgrown foliage. One brisk night, I was leaving my friend’s house when I saw Dachi on the sidewalk outside; He was limping. His paw was bleeding and […]
Since as early as 1998, cat cafes have been cropping up all over the world, like tiny little precious kitten-filled havens for the tragically cat-less. Originally, cat cafes were meant to be a place for people who, distressingly enough, were unable to keep cats in their homes, for whatever draconian reason. The first-ever cat cafe, […]
