What affects us affects cats
Note: this is an op-ed which endeavours to find an underlying story from four different stories in The Times of 28th August 2025. The development described has both an indirect and on occasions direct impact on domestic cat caregiving. Substituting a child for a cat!? Being unable to afford to look after a cat? …
During recent Wimbledon coverage (2025), commentator Tracey Austin highlighted Amanda Anisimova’s backhand ball speed of 76 mph, claiming it was faster than that of Janik Sinner, the number one male player. While her intention was clearly to praise Anisimova’s powerful shot, the statement sparked questions about the accuracy and fairness of comparing men’s and …
When Rory McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam, he joined one of the rarest fraternities in sport. It should have been a liberating milestone—pressure released, history made, legacy secured. Yet, in the weeks since, McIlroy has looked anything but rejuvenated. His body language at the Canadian Open, where he missed the cut, was striking: …
The war in Ukraine has laid bare more than just the brutality of Russian imperialism. It has also exposed something deeper and more unsettling: the West’s shrinking moral courage. While aid, weapons, and words have been sent, they have often arrived late, with caveats and fears, wrapped in half-measures. And behind this cautious support …
This article is within the umbrella of Critical Race Theory (CRT – see base of article for an explanation 😎👍 and a definition of ‘anthroparchy’). The source of the article is an article written by Nathan Winograd, the architect of America’s No Kill Movement which has saved the lives of millions of shelter animals. …
I thought the question in the title – or variations on it – would be unusual but it’s not. A lot of people ask the same question. My answer, obviously deeply personal, would be that I would rather not have been born. In general, I’ve not enjoyed life. Because of that I would rather …
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 kind of book I like because not only does it respect the cat which I think is so critical for cat and animal welfare …
