The question is asking whether domestic cats can help a person get over PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). And the answer is going to be a qualified yes. The reason why I have introduced the word “qualified” into the last sentence … Continue reading →
Introduction This is the story of Speedy. There are two things about the story that need to be mentioned at the outset. Firstly, the story was published in a book entitled Wonder Cats in 2010 and Speedy was honoured by … Continue reading →
“The National Cat Awards is a wonderful celebration of everything we love about cats. In particular it shines a spotlight on the incredible bond that can exist between pets and owners.” – Calum Macrae, Regional Director UK & Ireland at … Continue reading →
One of the most heartwarming stories I’ve read in a long time comes from a Twitter post by Andrew Falloon. The account lists Andrew as living in Timaru District, New Zealand where he is a Member of Parliament. Apparently Andrew’s … Continue reading →
Donny is his name. He is a grey-and-white tabby described as ‘the most charming cat in the world’ by North Shore Animal League America. What’s remarkable is that he is a certified therapy cat. He is a cat giving his … Continue reading →
The Cats Protection’s Christmas promotion of 2018 in the form of an animated video was inspired by Evie and Genie. Genie, a cancer-nursing cat was named Cat of the Year 2017 by Cats Protection. Genie is a tuxedo, rescue cat. … Continue reading →
Meghan Mahoney is a comic artist who has over 20,000 Instagram followers so she’s popular. It takes quite a lot of effort, talent and skill to achieve that many followers and her artwork is good. It is very subtly comic … Continue reading →
Salem, Oregon, USA: In December 2017, a twelve-year-old Russian Blue therapy cat was stolen from Tammy Crowell who gets around in a wheelchair. The cat’s name is Stevie and he was stolen from Tammy’s apartment in Salem, Oregon. Tammy believes … Continue reading →
This is another great example of how a domestic cat can brighten up the lives of people in the workplace. In this case it happens to be St Mary’s University. As often happens Carlton has become an international celebrity. Staff … Continue reading →
Dawn Douglas, a 66-year-old woman with dementia living at a care home, has had her therapy cat taken from her and in her cat’s place she has been given a robotic stuffed animal. She is devastated. “I want my cat … Continue reading →
