Socialising pets How to help your puppy or kitten grow into a confident adult The experiences that young pets have in their first few weeks and months will shape their behaviour and interactions for the rest of their life. A well-socialised young pet is more likely to grow into a happy, friendly and confident adult […]
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A Cat-Friendly Guide to Barnet
Whether you’re a longtime local, thinking of moving to the area, or simply visiting with [...]
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DIY Pet Projects: Fun and Easy Crafts for Your Furry Friend
Cat in window hammock stock photo via Dreamstime.com Pets aren’t just companions—they’re family. And what [...]
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What to do if you find a stray animal: PDSA tips for helping lost pets
Learn the best steps to take if you encounter a stray animal from PDSA Vet [...]
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Transform Playtime with These Safe and Fun DIY Cat Toys
Upgrade playtime: Try these safe DIY cat toys now! [...]
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Advice & Tips
Adopt These Kid Friendly Cat Breeds for a Happy Family
Choose These Cat Breeds for a Joyful, Kid-Friendly Home [...]
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The Finding of a Therapy Cat: a series about Tinkerbelle, Registered Pet Partner Therapy Cat (retired) and our journey together. By Mollie Hunt Part 14: Two Years of Visits I couldn’t believe Tinkerbelle and I had been Registered Pet Partners for two years! The time had flown by. We had met so many people, gone […]
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May
May
Fundraise for Month of Mayhew London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, is holding a month of fundraising fun in May to continue their vital, life-saving work to help abandoned, neglected and vulnerable cats and dogs, as well as owners in need, both in the UK and overseas. During Month of Mayhew, you can be as creative […]
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May
May
When Lily is picked her up and held by the scruff of the neck, she completely relaxes and begins to move his paws in slow circles in the air, as if she’s making bread. We call this “the mesmerizing paws”. Want to see more adventures (and photos!) of the Two Red Cats? Follow them […]
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May
May
Hi everyone, It’s me Nubia here today to talk about my brothers! See neither one of them knows when to stop eating out of a bowl… if there is food in a bowl they will simply continue to eat, eat and EAT… And worst of all Rennie sometimes eats so much that it when comes […]
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May
May
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Christina Anne Hawthorne: Furry Kitties Such a pity, all the furry kitties in a state of furrification that’s sweeping across the nation. What to do for so many furry felines to keep furriness from going on the decline? Need to groom their feline selves […]
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May
May
Hello! I’m Jakie the Cat. Welcome to my Daytime Drama. Episode 2. It’s time for breakfast. My humom is making herself sunny side up eggs. Her favorite. And mine. We have the same battle every morning. I want some, but the sunny side up egg belongs to humom. Every time I touch her egg, she […]
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May
May
Hi everyone, Not too long ago we were very lucky as we got to attend the 10th anniversary birthday party of Simon’s Cat. Those of you that have been with us for a while might already know that we are big fans of the work that Simon Tofield and his team do with Simon’s Cat! […]
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May
May
Pets and Pollen How to Help Protect Your Pets From Allergies Pets can suffer from pollen allergies just like humans, causing irritation and misery during the summer months. But if you know what to look out for, you can help to manage their symptoms and reduce any suffering. Here are some of the signs of […]
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May
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Memorial Event at Pause Cat Cafe TOMORROW – 9th of May 2018 Pause Cat Cafe will host a memorial event for people to commemorate loved ones (human or animal) who have passed away. The event will take place on the 9th of May, at Pause Cat Cafe from 12 pm – 4 pm. Guests can […]
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May
May
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 […]
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May
May
My friend Pam saw my post about Cookie yesterday. She had a stray kitten that had been hanging out at her house. She is allergic to cats and wanted to know if I would take him. So I did. He is much bigger than Cookie, several weeks older. Still, I think he will be good […]
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May
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The Hope and Excitement I remember each first meeting with my cats, even the ones who have since crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We never chose the first kitten we met; we let the kitten choose us. Each experience was a journey of hope and excitement. Then came the moment that we knew this kitten (or […]
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May
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Hi everyone, We were lucky enough to be able to attend the launch party of the International Cat Care 60th anniversary Cocktail party earlier this year. As part of their 60th anniversary the charity is encouraging individuals and businesses around the world to host similar parties to raise awareness of cat welfare needs. We had […]
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May
May
Hi, I’m Gigi, aren’t I beautiful! Sadly I didn’t always look so good. When I was younger I was found in a really bad way at the side of a road. I was taken to an animal shelter where the hoomans made me well and put me up for adoption. I was re-homed and taken […]
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May
May
Today we are featuring an organisation based in Azemmour, Morrocco which seeks to end the suffering of their street cats. Below is the post by the founder Anne Heslop – please be advised it contains some sad and upsetting images. Rescuing cats in Morocco has its funny and rewarding moments! The joy of seeing a […]
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May
May
Filipos en route – Credit Thompson Pet Transport Ltd I frantically picked up the phone and tried to call Natalie and Linda, but got no reply despite repeated attempts. Eventually, I gave up and sent an e-mail, though I always prefer to discuss anything tricky over the phone. A little while later, my phone rang. […]
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May
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FRIDAY ART CAT Bruno Liljefors (1860-1939) “Cat on a flowerbed” 1887 “A cat and a chaffinch” 1885 As creatures of hearth and home, cats are generally depicted in domestic surroundings rather than in the open air as part of the natural environment. But Liljefors was a wildlife artist, and “A Cat and a Chaffinch” looks […]
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Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here today! And look I came into the living room thinking of finding some more food to eat but I got distracted by this box… Rennie: What is it I wonder… will it make me food? Rennie: As always the humans are being a little slow on the opening of […]
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May
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In grandeur so magnificent you stand, More dignified in splendor than a lion; I muse on pyramids, and on Orion, And endless empires lost in realms of sand. An empress gazing over all her land, And of the Sphynx himself a sacred scion, You render glorious anything you lie on, And turn an armchair into […]
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May
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France is famed for fashion, food… and felines? After visiting ten French cat cafes over two weeks in November 2017, I am convinced that France’s furballs need to be added to the ‘things the French do well’ list. So sleek, so chic, surely the term ‘catwalk’ must have originated here. But if you think the […]
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May
May
Last month the US celebrated National Pet Day, Airbnb decided to shine a light on some of it’s most popular ‘Cat Hosts’. These adorable moggies, many of whom were rescued, have earned thousands of glowing reviews with many guests stating the cat hosts were the main reason they booked. Airbnb has confirmed there are over 1 […]
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May
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Buddhists made up the majority of population in Thailand. It is no surprise then that there are many temples in Phuket. In addition to some of the more popular and famous ones, there are other temples which, although smaller in scale, are worth a visit, particularly if you are after a cultural experience and into […]
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May
May
Hi everyone, We are once again back for a giveaway in partnership with 4cats from Germany. : ) This one will be running until the 22nd of May to give plenty of people a chance to win some of these fabulous toys! One of the previous winners, Rose and her cats, have been raving about […]
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May
May
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 […]
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Cookie climbed up an apple tree while I was picking up windfalls for the sheep. I heard him yelling at me and took a few minutes to locate him in the tree. He told me he was stuck and needed to be rescued. After taking his photo I told him to calm down, he could […]
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Frightened Kitten With Matted Hair Found Dumped A four-month-old kitten, who was recently found abandoned all alone with severely matted hair in North West London, is now on the mend. The young black and white kitten, named Minikeba, was discovered by a member of the public in a garden and was immediately brought into London-based […]
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Reigning Cats and Dogs Google Study on popularity of our fur-babies Images, videos and memes of cats and dogs have played a role in almost everyone’s experience of the internet as we know it today. Over the past decade, social media sites awash with cute, crazy and hilarious animal content like ‘Keyboard Cat’ (50m views) […]
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Hello everyone! I hope all you beautiful readers of ‘Katzenworld’ are feeling great today and are ready for more of my amazing world facts 🙂 My owner (Kat) and I love to travel the world and it is my pleasure to share my travel stories and amazing country facts with you all. For my last post […]
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Apr
Apr
The Finding of a Therapy Cat: a series about Tinkerbelle, Registered Pet Partner Therapy Cat (retired) and our journey together. By Mollie Hunt Part 13: Frequently asked questions Now that Tinkerbelle and I were getting the hang of being Pet Partners, we found that many people were interested in what we did. Some were the […]