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Stray Cat Went from Braving the Street and Heavy Rain to Now Being Held Lovingly in a Place of His Dreams

A stray cat went from braving the street and heavy rain to being held lovingly in a place of his dreams.Percy the catAlley Cat RescueA few weeks ago, a starving orange cat showed up in a neighborhood, scrounging around for food. Volunteers (in SoCal) of Alley Cat Rescue, who help and manage the local cat colony, came upon the tabby and noticed his big, impressive cheeks.At the time, the area was experiencing heavy rain, and the new kid on the block struggled to feed himself and find safe shelter. Volunteers rescued him with a humane trap [...]

2024-03-28T22:47:17+00:00March 28th, 2024|

Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of locally aggressive (malignant) cancer that grows and spreads rapidly in the neighboring tissues, including at the bone level. This type of cancer often occurs as a result of sun exposure, especially in cats with light-colored fur. Cats typically present at the vet clinic with skin ulcers, especially around the ears, eyes, and nose. If surgery is performed in time, the chances of survival increase. In this article, you will learn what squamous cell carcinoma is, the causes of its occurrence, the clinical signs, and what you can do if [...]

2024-03-27T21:44:28+00:00March 27th, 2024|

Cat Coin & Dog Dollar: The Changing Nature of Pet Terminology

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. A rose, by any other name, would smell as sweet, goes the famous quote. Stay with me, here, as it’s not all about Shakespeare today. But rather, about nomenclature. Specifically, the names we use to refer to our pets. The poet TS Elliot wrote about the Naming of Cats, in what subsequently inspired a musical phenomenon. From him, we learned that cats have [...]

2024-03-27T14:29:44+00:00March 27th, 2024|

UPS Driver Heard a Cat and Realized an Unexpected Passenger was on His Truck, Making His Route Interesting

A UPS driver heard a meow from a cat. He realized an unexpected passenger had snuck into his truck, making his morning route interesting.Buddy the catBarryBarry, a UPS driver, had an interesting morning route last Friday when his work was interrupted by an unexpected passenger.There were several inches of snow that day as Barry began his route in northern IL. "I pulled up to a customer's house and entered the rear of my truck and started hearing a meow from a cat," Barry shared with Love Meow.He didn't think much of it at the time until [...]

2024-03-26T23:50:53+00:00March 26th, 2024|

Kind Person Provides Safety to Cat from Wind and Rain, Wakes Up to Miracle Kitten in the Room One Morning

A kind person provided safety to a cat from wind and rain. She woke up to a tiny miracle kitten in the room one morning.Clementine the cat and Persimmon the kittenAngelaA cat named Clementine had lived outside her entire life, being cared for by a Good Samaritan. When they realized she was pregnant, they brought the friendly stray to their local rescue, Orphan Kitten Project, leaving her in the capable hands of a carer."Clementine came to me on a very windy and rainy day. I'm so glad she didn't have to give birth outside in those [...]

2024-03-26T02:03:35+00:00March 26th, 2024|

How Cats Respond to Music: Does Olga Have a Favorite Tune?

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Some musicians produce songs and videos for cats, but do the cats appreciate them or secretly wish their owners would stop subjecting them to the noise? Pet owners probably hope their cats have similar tastes in music, but unless they can manipulate the stereo or phone controls, their cats don’t have a choice. Our music is also our cat’s; a polka fan’s pet listens to polka music, and a DJ’s feline is subjected to dance music and probably hard of [...]

2024-03-25T14:26:54+00:00March 25th, 2024|

Cat Found Cold and Wet in a Planter by the Street, 2 Months Later His Life Completely Turned Around

A cat was found cold and wet in a planter by the street. Two months later, his life completely turned around.HeroPuppyKittyNYCITYEarly this year, rescuers from PuppyKittyNYCITY received a text about a cat abandoned in a flower pot by a busy street, desperately needing help. Cold, wet, and terrified, the cat was too weary to escape when rescuers approached him.After carefully securing the cat in a crate, they noticed a much bigger issue. Over 30 cats had been forcefully removed from a hoarding situation in the adjacent building. They raced to bring them all to safety.The gray [...]

2024-03-25T05:05:52+00:00March 25th, 2024|

Big Cheeked Cat Had to Compete with Other Animals Outside for Food, Now is the Boss of the House

A big-cheeked cat who had to compete with other animals outside for food is now the boss of the house.ClydeSt Francis Society Animal RescueA big-cheeked cat had spent many years outdoors, surviving on the food left by people, but no one offered him a home. He had to compete with raccoons over meals and often went hungry for days.Sandra saw the cat looking rougher by the day when she was pet-sitting for a family. The haggard tom cat sat in a corner while the raccoons wolfed down his food. He seemed so weary, as if he [...]

2024-03-24T04:18:07+00:00March 24th, 2024|

Cat Dad and His Only Son Found on the Street, Look Out for Each Other Until Kind People Come to Help Them

A cat dad and his only son were found on the street. They looked out for each other until kind people came to help them.Marcos the dad and Morgan the sonMorganLast month, Little Wanderers NYC received a rescue request for a father cat and his kitten living in the trash area of a neighborhood.About a week earlier, a cat tree was reportedly discarded in the location, and then a friendly orange and white cat appeared with a kitten in tow. No one came to claim them, so a concerned member of the community sought help for [...]

2024-03-23T03:08:39+00:00March 23rd, 2024|

The Thrill of the Hunt: Do Cats Need It to Live a Good Life?

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 have been sharing our lives for thousands of years, and in that time, they have evolved from being skillful, silent hunters that stalk and kill their prey with startling efficiency, to, well…this: Cyril faceplanting… Don’t get me wrong, the athletically challenged Cyril is not necessarily an accurate representation of all pet cats, but you get the idea! [...]

2024-03-22T14:14:56+00:00March 22nd, 2024|
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