The Shabby Tabby. Catpurrccinos. Meow Parlour. Other than their cutsie names being borderline annoying, these businesses have another thing in common: they’re cat cafes, all located in New York. The cafe part is easy to understand—teas, espresso drinks, pastries—a cafe. But a cat cafe? Picture yourself seated at a table, sipping a latte, and dozens…
A Purr-fect Match: 101-Year-Old Woman Adopts 19-Year-Old Cat to Spend Last Days Together
A 19-year-old cat, at the tail-end of his life, found a new home after being surrendered to a shelter in Catawba County, North Carolina. The cat, named Gus, has something in common with his new elderly owner: being 101 years old, she too is in the twilight years of life. Gus’s previous owner, who had…
Comedy Pet Photography Awards 2021 Releases Finalist Photos—And They’re Hilarious
Sure, it’s been a crazy few months (going on years) lately, but our furry friends at home have softened the blow and made it bearable. Our pets provide constant hilarity and unconditional love—no matter what’s going on in the world. Looking on the bright side, many pet photo opportunities presented themselves at home. All the…
Cat’s Silent Heart Disease Causes Painful Hind Leg Paralysis
Q: Latte, our 8-year-old indoor cat, suddenly started crying and pulling himself along on his front legs while dragging his back legs. We rushed him to his veterinarian who diagnosed a saddle thromboembolism and recommended euthanasia because Latte’s prognosis was so dire. We agreed, but because of Latte’s stress and ours at the time, we…
Pet Cats Killed in Chinese City After COVID Infection, Triggering Social Media Anger
BEIJING—Three pet cats that tested positive for coronavirus were put down in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, state-backed media reported, leading to a social media backlash at what some viewed as overkill in local efforts to contain the virus. The owner of the cats was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Sept. 21 and the local…
Parasites Commonly Infect Indoor Cats
Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian recommends that I apply a parasite preventive to my cat Seymour’s skin every month, but I don’t understand why it’s necessary. A: While cats that spend time outside are more likely to encounter parasites, even indoor-only cats can become infected. Three types are common. The…
Study Finds Dogs Are Better Than Cats at Preventing Loneliness in Lockdowns
A new study has revealed that in the battle of the furry pets, dogs reign when it comes to protecting their owners against loneliness during lockdowns. Research has shown increased depression and anxiety, particularly in females during the CCP virus pandemic. Mental health clinicians have stressed the importance of social connection, especially as half of Australia enters…
How to Trim Your Cat’s Claws
Q: I recently adopted a cat named Max, and I need to learn about trimming his claws. What’s the procedure, and how often should it be done? A: Start by choosing whatever equipment is most comfortable for you. I use human toenail trimmers, but many people prefer cat claw trimmers from the pet supply store….
Cat Trappers Plea for Help Sterilizing Free-Roaming Felines
June 4, 2021
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Animal advocates in Orange County, Calif. say they’re bracing for the “worst kitten season” as they struggle to have feral cats spayed or neutered. Before shutting down a few months into the pandemic, Orange County Animal Care’s (OCAC) Return to Field (RTF) program assisted in trapping feral felines, transferring them to shelters to be sterilized and vaccinated at…
‘Super Pet’ Event Features 150 Adoptable Critters
May 31, 2021
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Pet lovers can find a new furry family during an upcoming Super Pet Adoption event in Irvine, Calif. The June 6 event, hosted by the Irvine Animal Care Center, will feature upward of 150 animals “Making sure pets in need continue to find homes during COVID-19 has been important to the city, and we’ve been…
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