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Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for 20 years and is currently the senior editor of Catster and Dogster magazines. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share their Southern California home with their

Cats have fascinated us since time immemorial. Their habits, their moods, the mysterious workings of their minds all place us firmly under their spell. Maybe that’s why we consume so much material related to those kitties, including those fiendishly compelling cat videos! Whatever the reason, most of us are hooked on those furry little devils

I limit my news intake to a bare minimum. I never watch TV news. I try to only check my trusted news sources once a day, twice at the most. But even with all those limitations, I still struggle with the constant flow of information. Whether it’s “just a quick peek” at a news site,

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

How to help animals, celebrate and have find this festive season The holidays are coming and that means it’s time to prepare for the festive season. But it is possible to have a fabulous, fun-filled Christmas while still being animal and environmentally friendly too! In line with their priorities for the next 10 years, the

This post contains affiliate links* For the entire month of December, Basepaws is offering deep discounts on their Breed and Health Test, Dental Health Test  and Whole Genome Sequencing test. While it may seem a bit odd to think of a DNA test as a holiday gift, it’s really a gift for both you and

Melissa L. Kauffman Covering the pet world for more than 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters to parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of rescued pets — dogs Tampa Bay and Justice and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on

Oliver: Hi everyone! So the other day I was happily sleeping on my box until… I heard this noise. Oliver: Of course it was my noisy sister =_= Nubia: Hey! I only yawned and meowed once… Oliver: Yes and your meow could wake the dead! Nubia: Meany! *growls* Oliver: Exactly what I just said… NOISY.

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about my new favorite game! It’s called “Chasing Lights.” There are a couple of different ways I play it, but my favorite way is when Mom makes rainbow colored lights dance all over the living room. It’s so fun to try to catch them! Mom says

All month: National Cat Lover’s Month Through January: Blue Buffalo/Helen Woodward Animal Center Home 4 the Holidays Home 4 the Holidays has become the largest seasonal pet adoption campaign on record, saving more than 18 million pets since its inception in 1999. For the ninth year, Helen Woodward Animal Center is partnering with Blue Buffalo for

Your cat is special. Therefore, not any kind of Christmas gift will do. She deserves the best cat gift you can think of. But, thinking about a cat gift could be overwhelming, especially if your kitty has been so good this year. We are here to help. We’ve rounded up several cat-gift ideas to make

Most cat parents get stressed at the thought of having to leave their cat, even if it’s only for a couple of days. And while you might be tempted to leave your cat for a weekend and just leave enough food and water for her, this is simply not a good idea. Dr. Mikel Delgado,

Oliver: Nubsey!!! Did you see that!!! Nubia: Stop calling me silly names… and what? o.O Oliver: There is a fluffy animal in tree! Nubia: You mean a Squirrel? Oliver: Yes!!! Oliver: Will you catch it for me? Nubia: No. Oliver: :”( Oliver: But but why not! It’s running around and looks super tasty!!! Nubia: I am

If you’re looking for a movie to watch this weekend, I highly recommend The Electrical Life of Louis Wain. The movie is based on the true story of the eccentric British artist whose playful pictures transformed the public’s perception of cats forever. Set in the early 1900s, the movie follows Wain as he seeks to

Melissa L. Kauffman Covering the pet world for more than 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters to parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of rescued pets — dogs Tampa Bay and Justice and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Bernie Colley. Poem by Bernie Colley If you would like to enter your own poems for Purrsday Poetry don’t forget to email info@katzenworld.co.uk Thanks, Marc Advertisements We regularly write about all things relating to cats on our Blog Katzenworld! My partner and I are

Happy Thanksgiving fromAllegra and Ingrid I keep a gratitude journal all year long, but I do spend a little extra time on Thanksgiving reflecting on everything I’m thankful for. I mentioned some of the things I’m thankful for in my annual Thanksgiving ABC’s, which I shared on Sunday. Of course, Allegra tops the list every

I chuckle as I stand outside the entrance of Chop Suey Books, where a clever sign above the door that clarifies the sale of “Used Books, Not Used Eggrolls” shows a cartoon tuxedo kitty and the words “Home of the Caturday Miracle.” Then, when I walk into the shop in the Carytown neighborhood of Richmond,

by Emma Carter Have you ever wondered how your cat feels when you’re using essential oils in your home? Some aromatherapy oils are dangerous to the wellbeing of your cat due to their chemical compositions. Cats and humans are different! Cats can very easily perceive the smell of oils because they have a highly sensitive

This post contains affiliate links* We reviewed the Petlibro Automatic Capsule Fountain earlier this year.  With so many fountains available, it can be hard to decide what’s good and what’s not. The two main things I look for in a fountain are that it needs to be easy to clean and easy to operate, but

Meow, it’s Simon Says Reimers here, and I own human Rita Reimers, the Cat Behaviorist. Now, around here we can’t get away with much, try as we might, as my mom is an expert when it comes to cat behavior. Well, we know a few ways to get around the rules, but that’s a story

While we are all looking at ways to contribute to reducing climate change, what can we do to help offset our pet’s carbon pawprints? Janet Hughes, Head of Sustainability at the UK’s first carbon-neutral pet insurer, Agria Pet Insurance, shares some statistics and tips to help our four-legged friends become better for the planet: Did

  Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States and it’s time for my annual tradition of making a “Thanksgiving ABC’s” list. I maintain a gratitude practice every day, but I still love doing this list every year. Some of the items repeat year after year, others are new. Here’s this year’s list: A: Allegra B:

Love your cats but hate that litter box smell? Don’t despair. “It is very feasible to live in a house with cats and without odor,” says Jessica Burge of Minneapolis, owner of The Café Meow, Minnesota’s first cat café. “If you are willing to put in the work to keep their space clean, in turn

Our next programme will start on the 22nd February 2022. To book please visit our website here. Do you work in a cat welfare organisation, that homes pet cats? Enrol in this programme and learn how to celebrate what you do well and discover how to improve your centre to benefit the cats in your

This holiday season, give your cat the gift of pain relief with Assisi Loop Therapy! Provide location-specific treatment for pain and inflammation with the portable Assisi Loop® or use the Assisi Loop Lounge™ for nose-to-tail relief. Whether you’re at home or on the go with your feline companion, these non-pharmaceutical, cat-friendly targeted pulsed electromagnetic field

Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for 20 years and is currently the senior editor of Catster and Dogster magazines. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share their Southern California home with their

‘Inbetweener cat’ Daisy’s introductions to the cows on the farm went very smoooothly It’s been third time lucky for a black cat who had two homes by the time she was seven months old as the farm cat has now settled into her forever home – and even befriended the cows! Poor Daisy came into

If you’ve read this blog for a number of years, you’ve heard me talk about the maple tree outside my bedroom window and how much it means to me. We planted it when we first moved into this house, more than 37 years ago now. I’ve watched it grow into a beautiful, mature tree. This

Give your guests a take-home treat with these goodie jars/placeholders. They’re easy to make and add a feline touch to your holiday festivities. Instructions Cut a cat shape from your cardstock. (I found several cat templates online). Either handwrite the names or find a fun computer font and print them out on a full sheet