Events: A Cat Lovers View on the HYPER JAPAN Festival 2018 at Olympia (London)

Hi everyone, As some of you may know we’ve only just returned from our annual Japan trip but that won’t stop us from attending the best Japan event of the year in London. That’s right HYPER JAPAN once again returns to London for the summer and will run this year from FRI 13th – SUN […]

A very special high tea with Cat Cocktails at Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium in support of International Cat Care

A very special high tea with Cat Cocktails at Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium in support of International Cat Care This summer Lady Dinah’s will be hosting a very special day of tea parties to help raise funds to support welfare projects for cats around the world. You are cordially invited to a fabulous High Tea […]

Remember our Animal Heroes

PDSA remembers our animal heroes Armed Forces Day, 30 June Armed Forces Day is being held today Saturday 30 June here in the UK – a day designed to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. As well as paying tribute to the brave army personnel who defend and protect […]

Art is not just for Looking at – Take it in Your Hands!

Cats, as we all know only too well, have strong personalities, unlikely quirks and the ability to delight without even lifting a paw. The cats that color the California artist and Creator-in-Chief of Artiphany John Littleboy’s Kitten Club Playing Cards embody these characteristics. Through each bright, silly suit, we watch as these cats play like […]

Introducing Cats to a Puppy with a little help from PetRemedy

Pet Remedy We’ve all heard of plug in and spray product ranges designed to help anxiety and stress in cats and also separate products for anxiety in dogs. Pet Remedy works across both species however, which is super useful for a multi-pet owner such as myself!  Aimed at tackling stress and anxiety. the Pet Remedy […]

Purrsday Poetry: Do You Remember?

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by TigerSpirit: Do You Remember? I wrote this poem shortly after my Midnight passed in August 2008. This is dedicated to my handsome Midnight: 1990 – 2008, he was a couple months shy of his 18th birthday when his organs shut down due to […]

The Best Cat Cafes in Tokyo

Fast paced.  High energy.  Trend setting.  Leading edge.  Catty? If you are looking for the latest in culture, trends, shopping, dining, or even cats, consider Tokyo (home of Hello Kitty) the perfect muse. But in the world’s most populous metropolitan area (nearly double that of NYC), even experienced travelers can be overwhelmed seeking out inspiration. […]

Rise in home working is great news for cats – until holidays beckon…

Rise in home working is great news for cats – until holidays beckon… The number of people working for themselves has increased from 3.3 million people (12% of the labour force) in 2001, to 4.8 million (15.1% of the labour force)[i] in 2017. Many self-employed people work from home, and together with the rising numbers […]

Soaring Temperatures put Cats at Risk of Skin Cancer

Soaring temperatures put cats at risk of skin cancer Cat owners are being urged to protect their pets from sun exposure during the current heatwave as they may be at risk of developing sunburn and skin cancer. Cats Protection says cats with white or pale ears or noses are particularly susceptible to the sun’s harmful […]

Nubia & Renegade: A Murder Mystery!

Hi everyone, It’s your favourite black cat Nubia here today! : D Nubia: And I’ve got a very important update today! See I woke up on the sofa the other day to some loud noise. I immediately knew something was happening! It sounded like one of my brothers was making loud chirping noises. Nubia: So […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 204)

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! Oh, and if you haven’t subscribed to our newsletter yet, why not sign up by clicking here to never miss a TRT again. We have setup a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our dedicated […]

Book Mews – Strays: A Lost Cat, a Homeless Man, and Their Journey Across America

In a few days we’ll be lucky enough to attend the UK launch of ‘Strays’, a book covering the true life story of a homeless man who embarks on a life changing journey with a feline companion. Britt Collins, author and life-long animal lover, was inspired to reach out to those involved so she could […]

Young Terrified cat Discovered Hiding in Garage

Young Terrified cat Discovered Hiding in Garage A young cat, who was found hiding in a garage, is now safe and has found a new forever home. Mechanics working in a garage near Wembley in North West London had discovered the one-year-old tortoiseshell, named Jamillah, on the premises and immediately called London-based animal welfare charity, […]

Tabatha’s Amazing Al Ain (and more UAE!) Facts!

Tabatha’s Amazing Al Ain (and more UAE!) Facts!   Hello to all you lovely readers and followers of Katzenworld! This is your cute and cuddly travel kitty ready to deliver another amazing dose of facts about the UAE! This week we have more facts about the UAE in general with a few facts about a […]

Stoke-on-Trent – Cat-themed cocktail party to celebrate International Cat Care’s 60th anniversary

Stoke-on-Trent – Cat-themed cocktail party to celebrate International Cat Care’s 60th anniversary A  party for local cat lovers – and a homeless kitten drama with a happy ending! On Saturday 12th May Stoke-on-Trent cat lovers gathered at the Goldenhill Vets4Pets clinic for a cat themed party to celebrate the 60th anniversary of  International Cat Care […]

TINKERBELLE REMEMBERS: 15 Minutes of Fame

The Finding of a Therapy Cat: a series about Tinkerbelle, Registered Pet Partner Therapy Cat (retired) and our journey together. By Mollie Hunt Part 17: 15 Minutes of Fame I think it was sometime during our second year as Pet Partners. My memory fades; Tinkerbelle probably recalls to the date— she’s good that way. Dove […]

FERAL: The Battle over Hawaii’s Cats (2018 ) [Documentary Trailer]

Hi everyone at Katzenworld, I wanted to share the extended trailer for my upcoming documentary, FERAL: the battle over Hawaii’s cats. Click here for FERAL Trailer if the embedded version above doesn’t load FERAL discusses the overpopulation of feral cats in Hawaii. It is estimated that there are several HUNDRED THOUSAND cats on the island […]

Friday Art Cat: Monmon Cats – Kazuaki Horitomo Kitamura

FRIDAY ART CAT   Monmon Cats : Kazuaki Horitomo Kitamura     I was so interested to see the Monmon Cats website, which features all kinds of cat products based on tattoo designs.   But on Instagram you can see some amazing tattoos, which is the main business for this company. Via an email interview, I […]

Renegade: A new Playground!

Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here today! We got a box with a new piece of cat furniture the other day. : ) Rennie: Of course I was there straight away to inspect that it didn’t get the slightest damage in transit! Can’t be careful enough with delivery companies. 😉 Our new furniture is part […]

Purrsday Poetry: OLD MAU

OLD MAU, a cat poem by Mollie Hunt The universe takes notice when Old Mau passes by. Venerable at twenty-one, even the strays don’t come near him. Scrappy Dan goes the other way— No scraps today.   Old Mau chases dogs for sport, sinking claws into unsuspecting poochie noses too close to his fence, too […]

Dirk Playing Cat and Mouse

By now you all know Dirk loves toys he can kick vigorously! He likes to chase toys too – the fishing rod style toys with feathers drive him mad – so I was quite curious if he would chase his new GiGwi PetDroid Interactive Mouse… I was a little sceptical myself at first, as these […]

Preventing the Preventable – Importance of Vaccinations

Preventing the Preventable Importance of vaccinating pets against deadly diseases Millions of family pets are at risk from killer diseases because they are missing out on simple vaccinations. Preventable diseases such as parvovirus, leptospirosis and feline leukemia can cause widespread deaths, say vets. Diseases prevalent in wild animal populations, such as myxomatosis in rabbits, can […]

Cats Protection brings a feline touch to this year’s DogFest in the UK

Cats Protection brings a feline touch to this year’s DogFest  Pet lovers will be able to find out how cats and dogs can become firm friends when Cats Protection visits this year’s DogFest event. The charity will be attending the festival at Ashton Court Estate in Bristol from 23-24 June where it will be sharing tips for animal lovers who […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 203)

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! Oh, and if you haven’t subscribed to our newsletter yet, why not sign up by clicking here to never miss a TRT again. We have setup a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our dedicated […]

Meouch! Flearoy the cat Survives Near Cat-Astrophe After Fall From Fifth-Floor Window

Meouch! Flearoy the cat Survives Near Cat-Astrophe After Fall From Fifth-Floor Window A cat named Flearoy proved that black cats can be lucky after surviving a 50 foot plunge from an apartment window. His life hung in the balance but after intensive treatment from PDSA vets in Manchester, he’s now on the road to recovery. […]

Advice on Microchipping Your Pets

Advice on Microchipping Your Pets Holiday time is nearly upon us, and some lucky pets may be joining us on our summer getaways. With this in mind, it’s important to take precautions before you go away. June marks National Microchipping Month in the UK, and it’s a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped. PDSA […]

Feral Cats

Feral Cats While Cats are everywhere in the world, there are some that are classed as Feral. They don’t get the chance to be loved and cared for. They survive on basic food and shelter – that is if they find some. Feral cats are normally not spayed or neutered and tend to have a […]

Why does my cat Headbutt me?

Why does my cat Headbutt me? If you’ve got a cat that loves lots of affection, you’ve probably found yourself on the receiving end of a lovely, soft… headbutt. You might have been left wondering why did your cat headbutt you? And if your cat should be doing this? We’ve got a few answers for […]

Killing Kitty With Kindness

Killing Kitty With Kindness This Diabetes Awareness Week (11-17 June) the UK’s leading feline welfare charity is urging cat owners not to overfeed their pets, following a steady rise in pet obesity. Cats Protection is warning that podgy pusses are at significant risk of diabetes so there is a danger that owners are making a […]