If this cat was a human you would say that they had a “furrowed brow”. A face of worry and anxiety. Whereas a person would be genuinely worried and anxious, for this cat the appearance is due to his or … Continue reading →
Kiddo was a small, self-assured tabby cat who in 1910 inadvertently joined the American explorer Walter Wellman and his crew as they set off in the airship “America” in an attempt to cross the Atlantic. The crew had no idea … Continue reading →
For me, and I suspect many others, this is an example of the exploitation of hairless cats for self-aggrandizement. A lot of people will disagree with me and enjoy the videos on TikTok, one of which is published below. I’ll … Continue reading →
This photo from WW2 of a ship’s cat in a custom made hammock reminds me of the most famous cat of that era, Simon. He was also a black-and-white moggy and he was awarded the VC for animals, the Dickin … Continue reading →
Every time a cat or dog sneaks onto a television set and interrupts a presenter there is sheer delight in the audience. These rare events go viral and are discussed endlessly. Why? Because they inject life and entertainment into dull … Continue reading →
The coronavirus lockdown has improved the celebrity status of Ikiru, an Exotic Shorthair pointed cat with a sticky-out tongue and a very flat face. He has a good following on Instagram. Sadly nearly all the Exotic Shorthair celebrity cats have … Continue reading →
Staff at Downing Street are ignoring the advice of the president of the British Veterinary Association by letting Larry the Cat go outside freely during the coronavirus pandemic despite the Prime Minister being infected.
Continue reading →You may remember Oscar. He is quite famous (actually very famous). He’s a fluffy, grey-and-white brindled cat who was adopted by a nursing home in Providence, Rhode Island, USA in 2005 as a kitten. He resided in the dementia unit … Continue reading →
The NBC News author F. Diane Barth asks why fat animals such as cats are called ‘chonky’ and discussed with amusement on social media but fat people are often ridiculed or criticised. Fat animals can be celebrities on social media, … Continue reading →
This is a magical human-cat relationship on a magic carpet ride journey through Europe and thence to the rest of the world. If you are the type who likes cats and dislikes the idea of living a conventional life, you’ll … Continue reading →
