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Can domestic cats survive outside?

PoC avatarPosted on September 19, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 19, 2019

This is a poorly formulated question by many people carrying out an Internet search using Google. What they mean is can a domestic cat survive outside without the intervention of a human caretaker? Or to put it another way, can … Continue reading →

Posted in stray cat | Tagged lifespan, lifespan of domestic cat, stray cats, survival | 1 Reply

Can a pet cat survive if you abandon it?

PoC avatarPosted on February 19, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 19, 2019

Can a pet cat survive if you abandon it? The answer depends upon a lot of different factors. The fact of the matter is, though, that some domestic cats can survive which is the reason why we have feral cats. … Continue reading →

Posted in abandoned cat | Tagged abandoned cat, abandoned cats, cat abuse, feral cats, lifespan, predators preying on cats, survival | 3 Replies

Himalayan cat climbs the Everest of survivability and comes through without food or water for about 30 days.

PoC avatarPosted on July 13, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 13, 2018

This is hardly believable but the source is reliable. Delilah, a two-year-old purebred Himalayan cat (pointed Persian) was abandoned in a locked apartment. Yes, it is hard to believe that a cat owner could walk away from their cat in … Continue reading →

Posted in rescue cat | Tagged cat rescue, survival | 2 Replies

Kitten’s Fierce Determination to Survive

PoC avatarPosted on May 10, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 10, 2018

This kitten’s fierce determination to survive impressed the cat rescue where he was nursed back to health after suffering severe injuries in an encounter with a forklift truck.

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Posted in Injury | Tagged Cat News, cute kitten, south africa, survival | 4 Replies

Can domestic cats survive in the wild?

PoC avatarPosted on June 13, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 13, 2017

A little story may help to answer the question in the title. My mother owned a ginger cat. At about three years of age he left his home and went to live on the golf course opposite. Despite my mother’s … Continue reading →

Posted in character | Tagged cat domestication, domestic cats, feral cats, semi-feral, survival | 8 Replies

Female Cat Eats Sickly Offspring

PoC avatarPosted on August 15, 2016 by Michael BroadAugust 15, 2016

Sometimes, female cats eat one or more of their offspring if they are sick or carry a genetic defect. Eva made this comment recently and it got me thinking: A cat gave birth near the woods of my house. I … Continue reading →

Posted in infanticide | Tagged cat behavior, cat infanticide, cats killing kittens, survival | 5 Replies

A New Way to Lose Your Cat. Always Be Vigilant.

PoC avatarPosted on March 28, 2016 by Michael BroadMarch 28, 2016

A Siamese cat was sent by first class post in a parcel. The package took eight days to be delivered. Can you believe it? Actually, it is quite believable because we know that cats like boxes. We know that cats … Continue reading →

Posted in lost cat | Tagged Cat News, lost cat, survival | 4 Replies

Cat Survives Horrendous California Wildfire

PoC avatarPosted on September 16, 2015 by Michael BroadSeptember 16, 2015

By Michael and Sandy Sandy writes: As you may know, we’re experiencing tragic losses of homes and animals in fires that are raging our neighbor, Lake County. It’s been going on since Saturday afternoon, and spreading fast. One thousand homes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cat News, cat rescue, Fire, natural disasters, survival | 1 Reply

How long can cats survive without food and water?

PoC avatarPosted on April 4, 2015 by Michael BroadApril 4, 2015

How long can cats survive without food and water? Answer: depending on circumstances, about a maximum of 10 days without water and 35 days and more without food. The argument is below. I am open to counterargument. On the face … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy | Tagged cat food, cat water, survival | 1 Reply

Cat escapes hotel seconds before it collapses after fire

PoC avatarPosted on September 22, 2014 by Michael BroadSeptember 24, 2014

This is a short article about cat survival and will get your heart pumping to start the week off right. We’ve all heard cats have nine lives, and this cat is living proof. Meet Sylvester, who resided at the Towers … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat News | Tagged Cat News, Elisa Black-Taylor, Fire, firefighters, survival | 12 Replies

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