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Click to Skip Ahead Everything about the grey Sphynx cat screams for attention, starting with the animal’s hairless appearance. Relatively big ears and eyes also complete the look for this vocal feline. However, they aren’t hairless as their looks may suggest. Some refer to their fine down as “chamois leather” because of its texture and

National pet charity, Blue Cross, is reaching out to the nation’s pet lovers to find out just how obsessed we really are with our furry friends, after the charity’s last Pet Census revealed that 95% of owners see their pet as part of their family. Launching a nationwide survey – The Big Pet Census –

When Monica witnessed a tiny kitten being struck by a car, she couldn’t have anticipated that her act of rescue would lead to the rise of an online sensation. The kitten, Pico, was severely injured in the incident and slipped into a coma for nearly three days, during which Monica vigilantly stayed by his side,

Click to Skip Ahead Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. Cats are one of the most popular species of pets in the world, second only to dogs. They are considered good pets because they are independent and they don’t need walking, like dogs, but

Since the 10th of June this year, cat owners in England must ensure their pets are microchipped or face a fine of £500 but Cats Protection research shows owners of up to 2.2 million cats have yet to comply. Early data from the charity’s Cats And Their Stats Report for 2024 shows there around 1.9

Security guard Michael always found solace in the quiet solitude of his night shifts, but his routine took a delightful and unexpected turn one fateful evening. While patrolling the premises, he noticed a stray cat following him, her soft footsteps a comforting presence in the stillness. This unanticipated companionship quickly grew on Michael, adding a

VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Cats are known to be fastidious creatures, often devoting hours of their day to grooming,

Taking a cat to the vet can be a daunting task, both for the pet and the owner. Cats are highly sensitive to changes in their environment, and the unfamiliar smells and sounds of a veterinary clinic can worsen their stress and anxiety. This makes the journey to the vet and the visit itself particularly

Imagine finding a stray cat while sipping coffee outside Starbucks. The cat is so scared and untouchable that you hesitate to approach her. This story is about a kind-hearted man who decides to help this frightened cat, showing how human-animal connections can be beautiful and meaningful. The cat, clearly scared and just trying to survive,

Click Below to Skip Ahead The Russian Blue Siamese mix is a rare hybrid breed resulting from pairing a Russian Blue with a Siamese. These gorgeous cats are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal to their family members, but their appearance and remaining personality traits will depend entirely on which parent breed they favor. Read on to

Pets enrich our lives by sharing our hearts, homes, and sometimes our beds. But just like us, they can be susceptible to hidden dangers in the home. One such danger is mould exposure, which can pose significant health risks to both humans and pets. While some moulds are harmless, others can produce harmful toxins that

One day, kitten rescuer Hannah Shaw received a distressing call from an animal control officer about a kitten found abandoned in an empty tissue box, perilously close to death. Swiftly, Hannah went to rescue the kitten, determined to offer her a nurturing foster home. When she met the kitten, the severity of her condition was

Click to Skip Ahead Experienced cat owners know that no matter how much we bond with and learn about our pets, there will always be at least a few behaviors that leave us scratching our heads. Cats have all kinds of quirks ranging from entertaining to frustrating to just plain creepy, and if your cat

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. Meet Motu! More of him on his Blog here. Cute Minx

Sometimes, the unexpected shows up at our doorstep. It could be an unsolicited package or an unexpected guest. But for one family, their ‘doorstep surprise’ was unique— a stray cat had left her kitten at their home. In a fleeting moment, the mother cat darted away, leaving her vulnerable kitten behind, sparking immediate concern from

Click to Skip Ahead It’s so silly for humans to think we’re the only ones with emotions. Not only can our cats experience a broad spectrum of emotions that humans share, but they also live entirely complicated lives that we don’t understand. When it comes to a cat losing another cat, is there a grief

Cats Protection is celebrating Volunteers Week (3-9 June) by showcasing the work of its 9,000 volunteers who help thousands of cats and owners every year. The pet charity says there’s a role for everyone who wants to make a difference to animal welfare, including hands-on cat care, helping in a shop, organising fundraising events and

A stray cat’s fate took a fortunate turn when Ahsen, a compassionate woman, decided to give her a chance at a better life. Upon learning about the cat’s dire condition, Ahsen visited the veterinary clinic where the cat was being cared for. Despite the cat’s poor health and grim surroundings, she displayed an endearing resilience.

VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. There’s a good chance that your cat is going to need their claws cut at

If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? Louis Catorze has many alternative names. None of them can be repeated in polite company. Cat Daddy’s swear jar is overflowing, thanks to this beast.

Homeless animals often wander to places where they feel they’ll receive the most help. This is true for the kitty in this story, eventually named Mini-Me. The kitten, who was struggling to survive on his own, set sights on a 300-acre farm in rural Arizona. The farm belonged to the Thomison family. One day, Allison,

Click to Skip Ahead If you’ve recently adopted a cat and are looking high and low for a great name for your companion, get ready to have fun as you sift through the options and try to find just the right one. While there are plenty of names that start with E that are great

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. This super adorable little cat joins us from our friends over

Malia vividly remembers the first night she brought Mabel home. Mabel, despite smelling badly, melted in Malia’s arms after she bathed her using wet wipes. The cat was too frail and stressed out to give her a full bath. It seemed like the first time in a long while that Mabel felt genuinely cared for,

Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co brand an overall rating of 4.95 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Variety: 5/5 Ingredients: 5/5 Value: 4.8/5 If our kitties could thrive on love and affection alone, they would all live a long, healthy life. Unfortunately, we know

Dear readers, friends and followers. Sunday night we sadly had to say goodbye to Renegade, the prince of our Katzenworld clowder. Tho those that know him will realise he saw himself as the KING! Renegade came to us only seven years ago and we always thought he’d outlive us humans as he was so full

Grace Choi, the founder of The Happy Kitty Rescue in Los Angeles, California, is a dedicated foster and rescue advocate who has saved many cats and kittens from the unforgiving realities of street life. One day, a local shelter reached out to her about a trio of 2-week-old kittens needing a nurturing foster home. Grace

VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Over the next few weeks, with the reluctant help from my clan of cats, I

Key Takeaways: Introduce your terrier and cat gradually, using scent swapping and controlled meetings to help them adjust without stress. Create safe zones with high perches for the cat and comfortable areas for the terrier to reduce stress and potential conflicts. Use consistent training and positive reinforcement to teach your terrier to stay calm around

Sanctuaries often provide stray animals a second chance at life or a comforting place to spend their final days. For a cat named Caleb, it meant both a renewal and a beautiful conclusion to his life. Caleb, an elderly stray cat, was discovered in a trash can in Pennsylvania. He was ill and malnourished, and