In the hamlet of Baldwin, Nassau County, NY, USA, some residents are setting hunting traps in the neighbourhood, reports CBS local online. This is not believed to be the actions of a lone cat hating individual. In all six traps … please continue reading
It has to be a good idea to encourage children to assist in taking care of the family cat. I believe that children should be directly involved in caring for the family cat but there is a caveat. Precautions have … please continue reading
It’s all over the internet at present; research indicating that outside cats are three times more likely to pick up a parasitic infection than indoor cats. But Brits will totally ignore this. It will have no impact on their decision … please continue reading
The internet responds kindly to acts of animal kindness and Felicity Morse has come up with an imaginative way to cuddle and care for her 17-year-old Siamese cat, Ricky, who suffers from arthritis. She posted on Twitter an intriguing photograph … please continue reading
WJLA.com reports that the growing opioid epidemic is resulting in some cat owners stealing painkilling opioid drugs from their pets to service their addiction. The report says that opioid addicts are hurting their pets and that the FDA is sounding … please continue reading
Although I live in a distinctly urban environment, last night my cat brought to my attention the presence of two badgers in my small back garden. I was surprised. In fact I was very surprised. It is the first time … please continue reading
A mother cat and four baby kittens living underneath an escalator at Moorgate Tube Station in underground London have been safely rescued. The little family would have been killed if the escalator had been in operation. When workers renovating the … please continue reading
A feral colony that volunteers helped to spay/neuter in Elkhart, Indiana last fall are losing their home, thanks to a neighbor complaining. This story highlights the split in attitudes in how to manage stray and feral cat colonies. IF YOU’D … please continue reading
People thinking about adopting a cat might ask themselves if it’s cruel to keep a cat inside? I feel an obligation to try and answer it. However, you can’t answer the question in simple, clear terms because it depends on … please continue reading
You may know that domestic cats have been and still are used to train doctors to insert intubation tubes into babies. It is part of their paediatric medicine training. I suppose, domestic cats have a similar anatomy to babies in … please continue reading
