The RSPCA has taken nearly 12,000 cats into its care this summer as the cat crisis reached its peak. Every summer, centres and branches end up bursting with cats and kittens as a result of unplanned litters born at this time of year and unwanted older animals. This can lead to cats and kittens being […]
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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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Adopt These Kid Friendly Cat Breeds for a Happy Family
Choose These Cat Breeds for a Joyful, Kid-Friendly Home [...]
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Halloween and Fireworks Safety Snaps – Fun Giveaway Competition Like most folks, we love the fun and festivities of Halloween and November 5th Bonfire Night celebrations in the UK. But our cats don’t – at all. Between us we have five cats, two of whom are naturally very timid. Socks, an ex-rescue, is one of them. […]
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Oct
Oct
This year I created a series of artworks, portraits of imaginary dogs, and I created an artist book of them titled “Dogs by Sue Clancy”. My cat Hawkeye was not pleased. Here is a photo of Hawkeye, aka “The Cat”, taking the podium above Rusty, a miniature long-haired dachshund, who weighs about 3 pounds less […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, Today we’ve teamed up with PetSafe UK to give you the chance to win one of their fabulous new microchip Cat Flaps! Before we got into the details of how to win this amazing cat flap please check out the details about this product below: NEW HIGH-TECH CAT FLAP OFFERS FREEDOM FOR FELINES […]
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Oct
Oct
Rescuing kittens comes with a bigger price tag than I anticipated. No, it’s not all monetary, although that part can add up quickly. It’s the pieces of our heart that these furry bundles so easily and quickly claim. Especially when we lose one. When they go, even if they’ve only been with us a short […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, It’s Nubia here today! And I’ve made a new friend today. : ) Nubia: My new friend is called Simba! And he comes from the Forest Gallery: Simba Nubia: This has to be my favourite kitten because it doesn’t need me to feed it, makes no noise and I can cuddle up with […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, It’s Rennie here! And I can’t believe how slow these human servants sometimes are… Renegade: Why would you put down a closed tin? Do you not know that I’ve not got opposable thumbs to open it! 🙁 Nubia: I think the idea is to take a few photos first to show people what […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Erika Hind: Gosh, I am so full Fear dared to stay in my way I ate it all up If you would like to enter your own poems for Purrsday Poetry don’t forget to email info@katzenworld.co.uk Never miss a post again by signing […]
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Oct
Oct
Seoul is a vast geographical metropolis and exciting travel destination with much to see and do. From pop culture trendsetting Gangnam to shopping hotspot Myeongdong to the arts and entertainment haven Hongdae, this fast-paced city guarantees you won’t be bored. With so much territory to cover, sitting down for regular breaks will be necessary, but […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, We are back for another cute entry in Cats at the Bar to help us all get over the hump day! While this is meant to be a little fun post in the run up to Halloween it is a sad truth that black cats are the most difficult to be adopted… So […]
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Oct
Oct
The Latest Trends in Cat Ownership and Cat Care Having a pet is one of the most beautiful things in anyone’s life, since they bring a huge amount of joy and happiness to every home. Pet owners are spending more and more money nowadays on their pets’ lifestyles, and if you want to know what […]
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Oct
Oct
By Anita Kelsey – London cat behaviourist Many of us love the thrill of firework night. The darkened skies are awash with colour alongside bangs and whizzes in all directions. The golden leaves of Autumn cover the pavements and the smell of bonfires fill the air. It’s an exciting time and marks the arrival of the […]
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Oct
Oct
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 set up a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our […]
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Oct
Oct
Day 2 Looks like Casey’s been in the catnip again. I think Tiggy is getting suspicious.
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Tiny Kitten Found Abandoned in a Recycling Bin A tiny kitten discovered abandoned in a recycling bin is now on his way to finding happiness thanks to Mayhew. The six-week-old tabby and white male kitten, named Ronald by Mayhew staff, was found in a bin near Neasden by a member of public after they heard […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, This post is a little over-due but we hope you’ll enjoy it nonetheless ! : ) We’ve recently had the pleasure of being invited to the Book Launch of Claws Confessions of a Professional Cat Groomer by Anita Kelsey. The Book Launch was hosted at the Mayhew office and rehoming center. The event was […]
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iCatCare Talks Science: Stress sensitivity and welfare assessment
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What is animal welfare? An animal’s welfare refers to both its physical health and its psychological well-being. Good welfare is achieved when an animal is physically healthy and experiencing positive emotional well-being (ie, experiencing more positive emotions and experiences than negative ones, also known as a good ‘quality of life’). In order to determine whether […]
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Oct
Oct
The Finding of a Therapy Cat: a series about Tinkerbelle, Registered Pet Partner Therapy Cat (retired) and our journey together. By Mollie Hunt Part 3. Is this the one? I can’t tell you the exact moment I knew Tinkerbelle would make a great therapy cat. Maybe it was when I had my four grandchildren over […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, Please find below another guest post from Linda Smith. This time about her beloved Max: Max Fellow blogger, Stuart Perkins recently wrote a blog entry about a beloved dog, Mitzi; what she meant to him as a growing boy, how he continued to love her into adulthood & how her passing was, to […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, It’s me Oliver here today with a long overdue post on how I’ve had an amazing sculpture of myself produced by the team behind Arty Lobster! I started by getting my humans to send them a number of my favourite photos of myself which the team at Arty Lobster uses to produce a […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, It’s your favourite kitty Nubia here today. : D Nubia: You are probably wondering what I am sitting in front of right? Well this is a fabulous set of cat grooming tools from Catit which is available as a shorthair and longhair version for us felines. Nubia: It comes with loads of different […]
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Oct
“Of all God’s creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat.” – Mark Twain “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have […]
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Oct
Oct
My name is Rachael and I run Animal Travels which is a blog aimed at spreading awareness about wildlife and conservation. I’ve been given the honour of teaming up with Katzenworld to bring you a guest post showcasing the plight of the Sumatran Tiger and the conservation work that is being done to save this […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, We are back for another cute entry in Cats at the Bar to help us all get over the hump day! So you have come to sit down here? Well this cat sure says no to that LOL. Do you find your cats always take over the chair / sofa etc just when […]
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Oct
Oct
by Mollie Hunt No one likes pilling their cat, least of all, the cat. The grabbing, holding, and forcing of a foreign object into her mouth and down her throat can be a traumatic experience for any feline; now results of a study show she has every right to complain. Cats are stoic. They don’t […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, It’s me Oliver again. : D Just in case you missed our review of the cat scratch tree that the giveaway info included I thought it would be best to share this again with you today! It’s simple really… As long as you are based in the UK or have an address in the […]
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Oct
Oct
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 set up a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our […]
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Oct
Oct
Day 1 The Start of it All Uh oh! This could be very bad. Casey has discovered Tiggy’s catnip plot. It’s gonna be a drug war!
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By Anita Kelsey – Author of Claws. Confessions Of A Cat Groomer I admit it. I am crazy about cats and when I get any downtime I like nothing more than to relax with a good book about.. you guessed it – cats!!! Here’s my top five cats books to keep you all happy and cosy […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, Today we’ve teamed up with the team behind Tuft + Paw to give you a chance to create your own bespoke cat furniture design. Full details can be found below! It’s a familiar dilemma. We all want our cats to be the happiest they can be whilst keeping our homes looking modern and […]