There are many reasons a pet may have to be rehomed, so it’s a good idea not to judge when we hear of it happening. In fact, an incredible story from Oregon animal hunger charity The Pongo Fund is bringing home the fact that rehoming a beloved animal can sometimes truly be what’s best for … Read more
This cat has purr-sonality in the form of the mysterious masked crusader. One of Indraini Wahyudin Noor’s many cats — this one cryptically named “Boy” — is going viral for bearing an uncanny resemblance to Zorro. The nine-month-old Persian kitten has a distinct black patch surrounding both eyes that looks just like the iconic mask … Read more
Pet ownership in Australia has surged during the past few years of COVID-19 lockdowns. It has meant the pet food industry — worth an estimated $2.74 billion annually and growing rapidly — is struggling to keep up. “Pet ownership has been growing in Australia year on year, but with COVID we saw a considerable uptick,” … Read more
Murine Typhus is caused by a bacterial germ that in New Zealand is spread by fleas from cats or rodents. Photo / 123RF A person living in Auckland’s northwest region has likely been infected with a typhus disease that can be found in fleas living on pets. Two other people from the same home are … Read more
Madolline Gourley says she’s discovered a great money-saving strategy for traveling abroad – and it only requires 30 minutes of work per day. The 32-year-old, based in Brisbane, Australia, travels the world house- and cat-sitting. In exchange for her half-hour of labor – which includes feeding, snuggling and cleaning litter boxes – Gourley receives free … Read more
Dr. Dolittle’s special power may soon become a reality for some. After various experiments by experts around the world attempting to understand animals, one team from Tel Aviv University is realizing every pet owner’s dream. The students in Israel used ultrasonic frequency detectors to essentially “translate” the noises bats make. The discovery, according to Dr. … Read more
A nonprofit animal shelter has partnered with Utah’s largest addiction program to protect pets for up to three months as their owners undergo treatment. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Beth Henry, foster coordinator At Ruff Haven Crisis Center, with a dog named Ranger, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. | May 30, 2022, 12:00 … Read more
Those who have cats of their own love the fluffy creatures, but neighbors of those who have cats, often feel differently. As adorable as the Moggies can be – with their giant eyes and fluffy hair – it doesn’t make up for the nuisance they can make in your garden, and sometimes in the middle … Read more
Chicken Noodle needs a home, and so do 100 of his fellow cats and kittens at the Missoula nonprofit AniMeals. Chicken Noodle, a relaxed orange tabby who loves attention and head scratches, is one of 66 cats rescued from a colony living at the encampment of homeless individuals under the Reserve Street Bridge in the … Read more
While most cats seem like aloof loners, they’re actually paying more attention to us — and other cats — than most of us realize. Researchers at Kyoto University in Japan discovered cats can learn human words and even connect the names of human and feline friends with faces. Household cats “anticipated a specific cat face … Read more