Click to Skip Ahead The term Mandalay refers to a city in Myanmar (formerly Burma) that was once the ancient royal capital. The Mandalay cat pays homage to its deep connection to the Burmese cat, to whom it is closely related. However, the Mandalay cat did not originate in Myanmar or Mandalay. Instead, it came
A cat wandered to a house, and before homeowners could get her help, they found five kittens on their porch. Macarena and her kittensCoastalBendCatRescue Right before Thanksgiving, a gray cat showed up outside a house looking for help. The homeowners noticed she was heavily pregnant and made a makeshift shelter with a box and blankets
Dogs have an unparalleled ability to bring joy and laughter into our lives, and some breeds are particularly known for their playful and jovial nature. These breeds possess a unique blend of energy, mischief, and charisma, making them the life of the party in any household. Their antics and exuberance often lead to endless smiles
The UK’s biggest cat charity Cats Protection has welcomed the Pet Abduction Bill, following its second reading today. The charity says the Private Members Bill – proposed by Anna Firth MP – would give cats and their owners greater protection in law and help prevent pet theft. In particular, the proposals would help tackle the
Shelter cats and kittens face many obstacles. The most gut-wrenching: isolation. There are countless felines awaiting homes, and they are often overlooked. With sympathetic hearts, shelter workers do all they can to bring them comfort. In the following story, two kittens named Luna and Louis arrived at a county shelter around the same time. It
Bloat, or Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), is a severe and often life-threatening condition that can affect dogs, giant breeds with deep chests. This medical emergency occurs when the stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid and then twists, cutting off blood supply to the stomach and sometimes the spleen. Without immediate treatment, bloat can lead to
When the weather cools, ever-sunny Florida locales can become impossible to resist. Being a responsible pet parent, keeping your fur babies from enjoying the bright beaches and fairer weather hardly seems, so the onus is on you to find a comfy spot for you and your pets to settle in during your stay. Check out
After years of living outside, a cat was finally indoors and so overjoyed when rescuers found his bonded feline friend. Festus and ChesterSparkleCat Rescue While Julie, an animal rescuer, helped and cared for community cats in a neighborhood, she noticed two strays constantly together like a bonded pair. Chester (the Siamese mix) and Festus (the
As Battersea celebrates its 140th anniversary of helping cats, the charity has today announced a new collaboration that will significantly improve the welfare of millions of cats worldwide. World-renowned charity International Cat Care (iCatCare) has developed the Cat Friendly Homing (CFH) programme, which will aim to fundamentally improve the welfare of cats around the world by shifting current
A cat curled up outside a house on a bitter cold day. When the family opened the door, he walked in and was ready for change. Lanslo the catChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A volunteer of Chatons Orphelins Montreal, an animal rescue, was surprised to see a cat (through their outdoor camera) sitting outside their home on a cold,
Animal shelters across the globe are vital institutions dedicated to the care and rehoming of pets in need. Among these pets, dogs represent a significant proportion, with certain breeds appearing more frequently than others. This prevalence can be attributed to various factors, including breed popularity, temperament challenges, and the demands of specific care needs that
You know the expression: tiny but might? This tagline couldn’t be more fitting for the story we are about to share. When dog mom Latoya adopted a teeny kitten named Dimonte, she wasn’t prepared for what was about to unfold. Her pup, a Cane Corso named Purpose, is larger than life. Literally. The dog weighs
Not being able to find your cat can be a scary experience, and it’s easy to slip into panic mode, but keeping a calm, cool head is essential when creating an effective plan to find your cat. The first step is to search your house again, systematically going through each room and checking in places
Migrating songbirds like the Swainson’s Thrush are at the highest risk of building collisions.TonyCastro, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The tragedy of bird migration deaths has become a top-desk issue over the last few years. During migration birds of many species fall victim to lights and therefore crash into tall buildings. Fortunately, some cities
Veterinarians sometimes recommend a low protein food for their canine patients. Make sure you understand whether your dog needs a dog food with low protein, or a very low-protein prescription diet, available only from your veterinarian or with your veterinarian’s prescription. Low-protein prescription dog foods often contain less protein than the minimum required for over-the-counter
Cats are not just pets, but they are cherished family members, deserving of the best care possible. Caring for a cat can often mean a lot of responsibility, as one key aspect of their well-being is proper grooming, which ensures not only a shiny coat but also a contented and healthy cat. All cats, regardless
There’s something undeniably heartwarming about the innocent expression of a dog, a look that can melt even the coldest of hearts. Some dog breeds, with their unique facial features and expressive eyes, are especially adept at conveying this sense of innocence and pure-heartedness. Whether it’s through their soulful gaze, the tilt of their head, or
A cat was spotted high up on a building. She suddenly came out of her shell when she realized life was about to change. Fox the catCliff and Julius Little Wanderers NYC, an animal rescue, received a plea for help at the beginning of the year about a cat found on the corner of a
On a seemingly ordinary day, Barry, a worker at a recycling plant, sorted items on a conveyor belt. While separating trash from items to be recycled, Barry noticed a child’s backpack. He didn’t think much of it and watched as it headed down the belt. But something came over the man– an intuitive nagging in
Cats are notorious for unraveling and shredding toilet paper, driving many a cat parent to despair. If your cat is wreaking havoc in the bathroom, it’s time to start looking into how you can cat-proof your toilet paper holders and redirect your kitty’s impulses onto something more appropriate. In this guide, we’ll walk you through
Fossilized riverbeds in Botswana. An Andean cat geoglyph in Chile’s Atacama Desert. A pre-Incan burial site in a remote region of Peru. These archaeological treasures were recently discovered through the fieldwork of several conservation groups: Cheetah Conservation Botswana, Spectacled Bear Conservation, and Seeking the Andean Cat, a partner of Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation. Conservation
A dog later named Lucy had suffered unthinkable cruelty, but this story is one of survival, not defeat! Lucy’s monster of an owner didn’t want to keep the dog after she had gotten pregnant. She and her soon-to-be-born puppies were unwanted and rejected. Instead of surrendering Lucy to a shelter, she was placed inside her
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has announced a number of new Chairs for its clinical committees. Comprised of experts from around the world, each of its 12 clinical committees focuses on a specific area of companion animal practice, creating WSAVA Global Guidelines and other educational resources in support of the association’s goal to advance global companion
iHeartCats is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. When the weather gets warmer, almost everyone wants to enjoy it—and that may include your cat! If you feel bad while your kitty stares yearningly out the window, yet you’re too afraid
One snack hailed as an ideal treat for humans is the Veggie Straw. It is claimed that these crispy snacks are a great way of upping our vegetable and nutritional intake, and who can blame us for wanting to consume healthy veggies in a super tasty way? It makes logical sense, if this is the
A couple asked a shelter for a cat who needed a break from the kennel. A cat with a “striking mask” jumped at the chance. CatmanJennifer Jennifer and Mike were on a 2-week vacation back in their hometown and decided to visit their local animal shelter, Exploits Valley SPCA. As volunteers, they asked which cat
Currently, stolen cats and dogs are treated the same in law as a pinched iPhone The Pet Abduction Bill, which has been brought forward as a backbench bill by Anna Firth MP (Southend West), will make it a specific offence to abduct a cat or a dog, and could be extended to other pet animals
Rescuers were called in when a concerned citizen heard a dog barking incessantly. Her distressing cries echoed through the neighborhood. When a man and woman arrived to help, they followed the dog’s barks to a dank shed on a nearby property. Upon opening the shed door, they were met with discarded clothes and garbage strewn
A kitten hiding in a wall decided to trust when a kind person spent an hour with her in the rain. Arya the kittenKristen Alli, an animal rescuer, received a call from a local cat colony carer who spotted a kitten coming in and out of a wall at a strip mall. The kitten had
It was an ordinary day for Joyce, a plant manager at a processing facility, when the sound of a kitten’s cries caught her attention during her lunch break. Having rescued cats before, she immediately recognized the distressed meows and began her search for the source. Little did she know that this would be the beginning
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