Origin of the word ‘floof’
‘Floof’ is an onomatopoeic word. It originates in the way that it sounds when it is said. It’s also a version of the word “fluffy”. But fluffy is an adjective …
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Let your cat teach you how to adjust your attitudes to be more content
There is a book called Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life by John Gray available on Google Books. I believe that it is an excellent book. It’s the …
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America’s 4-H creed of teaching truth, kindness and sympathy is in tatters
NEWS AND COMMENT: This story is very concerning to anybody interested in animal welfare and the welfare of children in this instance. In America there is a program called 4-H …
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AI will make us lazier and fatter (and poorer cat caregivers)
I believe that the citizens of Great Britain are becoming lazier and fatter already and perhaps the same trend might apply to other developed countries such as America. AI might …
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We can’t expect China to stop animal cruelty even if they introduce animal welfare laws
China currently has no animal welfare laws. I’ve said it many times and it still shocks me bearing in mind this is the second largest economy in the world. The …
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Relentless rise in human population in the UK is killing off the hazel dormouse
NEWS AND COMMENT: There is an interesting little article in The Times today about the rare hazel dormouse going extinct in effect in the UK. The gradual extinction of the …
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‘Us in another universe’ cat video captures the imagination of people seeking friendship, love and peace
This TikTok video has captured the imagination of people. It’s been seen millions of times and there are tens of thousands of comments and 9.6 million likes. It makes some …
Not In The Dog House pet product online retailer is positively in the doghouse
The Times has picked up on an issue which has been bugging and annoying (and worse) many consumers in the UK recently. They’ve been dealing with an online pet product …
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