[embedded content] [embedded content]In Columbia, South Carolina, some caring community citizens are creating outdoor cat shelters to shield stray and feral felines from harsh weather. Citizens can make these simple shelters out of coolers or containers, along with a bit of cardboard and wheat straw. WLTX spoke with the creators who offered helpful tips on
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(Picture Credit: zsv3207/Getty Images) Scientists have developed an online quiz to measure cat psychopathy. That’s right, you can find out just how much a psychopath your cat actually is! Ultimately, the goal of this quiz is for feline parents to identify and adjust less-than-favorable traits in order to decrease abandonment. According to CNET, researchers out
Kittens that were paired up at the shelter, decided to give hugs to everyone they come across. Cinnamon the shoulder kitten@kangaroothekitty An orange kitten was brought in to Oakland Animal Services after he had been found outside spinning in circles. He came with a severe head tilt and was in need of a feline friend.
(Stock Picture Credit: Jill Birschbach/Getty Images) Deborah and Jonathan Vaughn chose homelessness over giving up their beloved cat, Wubdabewy. According to Dallas News, the couple recently relocated to Texas to be closer to family. However, they had no means for lodging and shelters, refused admittance because of their cat. Wubdabewy, pronounced like “rub the belly”
@felixjaimes9Tenants moved out and left their cat behind. #catsoftiktok #KraftMacMeSkip #SimsSelves #realestateinvesting #buyandholdrealestate #abandonedcat original sound – user8019181143846 A Texas real-estate investor has set the feline lovers of TikTok ablaze with a video of what he thought was an abandoned cat, reports Newsweek. When walking through an apartment vacated by a tenant, he found the
Two kittens wandered up to a house, walked into carriers and were so ready to leave the streets behind. Danny and Lando the kitten brothersCoastal Bend Cat Rescue Two kittens started hanging around an older gentleman’s house in Corpus Christi, Texas, with a small number of community cats that he cared for. The pair were
A kind woman opened her home to a friendly stray cat and found a litter of kittens in her closet days later. Aberdeen the cat mom and her kittensEllen Richter A 95-year-old resident, Blanche, from Las Vegas noticed a grey cat in her backyard one day, scrounging around for food. The tabby was dirty and
That face mew make when you’re about to be released BACK TO YOUR BALLPARK HOME – spayed, vaccinated & tumor/cancer free!!! pic.twitter.com/Hgy5dOMNSI — Coors Field Cat (@CoorsFieldCat) December 5, 2021 Elizabeth Hernandez, of The Denver Post, wrote about an amusing text exchange she had involving Socks, the Coors Field Cat. Recently, Socks, a feral cat
A kitten with “swimmer’s legs” is so happy to be running and climbing for the first time. Swimmy the kittenChatons Orphelins Montréal Stef and Milena from Montreal, Canada drove hours to the rescue of two 9-week-old kittens. Upon arrival, they noticed that one of the kittens’ hind paws were pointing to the sides, and she
A kitten who escaped life on the street, is now waiting for a place of her own. Toothless the kittenMurphys Safe Haven Three months ago, a tiny kitten was brought in to Murphy’s Safe Haven (in Edinburg, Texas) for a chance at a better life. She was found wandering the streets all by herself, struggling
A kitten who was very small for her age, persevered into a feisty personality with so much to give. Cricket the kittenMelissa Lucas @beardogandblinkin Earlier this year, a tiny kitten named Cricket was found outside and brought in to Baltimore Humane Society at just one day old. “One of the amazing vets at the shelter
A cat came back to the woman who had helped her kittens. Now, she is waiting for the perfect home with her daughter. Majesty the cat mom and her kittens@jenfosterskittens A stray cat showed up outside a woman’s home with her litter one day, and just kept coming back with more. The kind lady managed
Actor Jennifer Garner showed off her cat, Moose, via Instagram this week, but not in the way you might think. Moose, as Garner put it, “pooped his pants,” and the candid video she posted is basically all of us in such a situation. The concerned cat mom had the dreaded task of giving her kitty
(Picture Credit: aapsky/Getty Images) According to WION, a viral rumor is going around that a woman on a Delta flight to Atlanta was allegedly breastfeeding her cat. Fellow passengers reportedly watched in horror, and that was probably all they could do. I mean, what would you do? What would I do? I have no idea
An orange kitten hopped the fence to join a litter of smaller kittens and decided to help raise them. Red the orange tabby and his kitten friendsJin’s Bottle Babies When Shelbi Uyehara, the founder of Jin’s Bottle Babies (a kitten rescue in Arizona), moved into her new home this fall, she and her husband noticed
(Picture Credit: harpazo_hope/Getty Images) In Utah, local animal rescue group Nuzzles and Co. and their Humane Society have received the green light on a proposed program for humanely managing cat colonies. The program will allow for feral and stray cats to have sponsors, individuals or groups, responsible for their welfare. This pilot program will launch
(Picture Credit: Jacques Julien/Getty Images) After a resurgence in Oregon of feline panleukopenia, or feline distemper virus, local veterinarians and shelters are stressing the importance of vaccinations. The uptick in cases could create a domino effect from limited care availability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what you should know about this virus and how to
A kitten turned into a happy, affectionate shoulder cat after a family helped him see through both eyes again. Shrimp Linguine the kittenOne Tail at a Time A stray kitten was found in poor shape and brought to Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC). He was very frail, had a severe eye ulcer, and was
[embedded content] [embedded content]Samm, a cat from Oregon, might steal the Guinness World Record for the world’s oldest living cat. Charly Briggs, the feline’s mum, decided to make a submission to Guinness once she realized Samm was a full two years older than the previous record-holder. According to KPTV’s report, Briggs is in the process
A kitten was so thankful when a woman came to his aid. He scooted around the house and purred nonstop. Archie the kittenBaby Kitten Rescue Caroline Grace, the founder of Baby Kitten Rescue (in Los Angeles), received a plea from a partner shelter about a 5-week-old kitten who had hind limb paralysis. The kitten, Archie,
A tiny orphan kitten has transformed from hiding under blankets to now ‘roaring’ for attention. Butterball the kitten and his tiny screamsNew Kittens on the Block A little orange kitten was brought in to IndyHumane in Indianapolis, Indiana, for a chance at a better life. He was a bit shy and hissy upon arrival, and
Five kittens who were longing for their mom, became completely enamored with a sweet cat-loving dog. Five kittens share a lap together@shibuyarollcall Last month, a litter of five kittens were brought in to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA in Virginia) without a mom. They were in need of a foster home, so Asa,
A kitten has defied all odds against a rare heart condition, and is a true fighter and miracle on four paws. Myrtle the kittenOne Cat at a Time Myrtle the kitten was born to a rescued cat, part of a litter of five, on February 11th this year. Meggie, the vice president of One Cat
A brown kitten and her sister showered everyone with hugs day in and day out, until they found their forever home. Izzy the kittenMelissa Lucas A month before fall, Melissa and Tyler Lucas received a pair of kittens from their animal shelter, who needed a foster home and a lot of TLC. The kittens, Ida
A bobble-head kitten is so happy to be found. He runs around and can’t get enough of attention from his people. Ernest the wobbly kittenThe Odd Cat Sanctuary A little tuxedo kitten came to the Odd Cat Sanctuary in Massachusetts early this month, for a chance at a better life. He was brought into a
A kitten walks around as a tripod and awes everyone with her tenacity and resilience. Jack the kittenSouthon Rescue A tiny kitten was found in a family’s yard without a mother and other siblings. She was around 6-7 days old and missing majority of a rear leg. A Good Samaritan posted a plea for help
(Picture Credit: krblokhin/Getty Images) Cats can mentally map the location of their humans, according to a new cat study conducted out of the University of Kyoto in Japan. The Guardian reported that findings support a higher level of cognitive functioning than previously thought. Doctor Saho Takagi, of the University of Kyoto, set out to investigate
Winnie, a kitten from Virginia, found herself a new home in a most unconventional way. After getting stuck in a car’s engine bay, she had to be rescued by police. Upon receiving a call from a concerned citizen, the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office dispatched officers to help the kitten heard from inside a car’s engine bay.
(Stock Picture Credit: PAL PILLAI/AFP via Getty Images) Five jungle cat cubs, found in the field of an agricultural farm in India were the subject of an elaborate rescue operation, reports The Indian Express. A Twitter thread from Parveen Kaswan, an officer of the Indian Forest Service, detailed the incident. And all the five jungle
In Altavista, Virginia, a stray cat was saved from certain doom by Bedford Cares, a local non-profit spay and neuter organization. They set out to trap the cat after hearing a report that the poor feline had his head stuck in a jar. Several individuals had attempted to catch the cat for three days. That amount