So Ron settled in so quickly at home and soon was making great friends with the Maine Coon’s Tutti, Foxy, Rocky and Graeme and Monty the Nebelung. It really has been one of the easiest kitten introductions I have ever had and that is down to just what a laid back breed the American Curl is and […]
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What to do if you find a stray animal: PDSA tips for helping lost pets
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Hi everyone, We are back for another cute entry in Cats at the Bar to help us all get over the hump day! As with most cats Tom’s cats are no different when it comes to boxes they are STRAIGHT in them! We often find that we have to get rid of a box before […]
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Aug
Aug
Too many Cats Falling from Windows and Balconies Charity plea: “keep cats away from open windows” – six injured, two fatal falls for poor kitties National pet charity Blue Cross is sending out a firm plea to cat owners to be aware of open windows or put up screens and netting on windows and balconies […]
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Aug
Aug
Completely Cats – Stories with Cattitude is Published! To say the Completely Cats team has had a roller coaster ride over the past few days would be a huge understatement. At around 10 am UK time on 21st August we announced the publication our book, Completely Cats – Stories with Cattitude, on Twitter and Facebook. […]
29
Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
2017 ‘Street Cats’ photography competition winning image – photographed by Jonas Chan from Hong Kong “This street cat lives in a local market in Hong Kong and likes to interact with humans. I think that the area around the market must be home to a street cat colony as there were several cats with clipped ears […]
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Aug
Aug
Mayhew Rescues Herbie with Severe Abscess Wound Earlier this month, Mayhew was celebrating International Cat Day and showing the world how beautiful and brave cats can be, especially when they don’t have the best start in life, such as gorgeous Herbie. Handsome Herbie was roaming the streets alone while suffering from a painful abscess before […]
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Aug
Aug
The worrying rise of the ‘DIY vet’ Rachel Mulheron, Director, helpucover A recent survey revealed that in today’s age of ‘Doctor Google’, it is estimated 40 percent of pet owners search the internet for advice before taking their pet to the vet. This might seem to eliminate the need for ‘inconvenient’ journeys to the vet […]
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Aug
Aug
“What greater gift than the love of a cat?” – Charles Dickens In a small village, population 700, in the south of France, lived a human, all on her own. She had not had a cat in residence for several years and needed the wise companionship that only a feline, or two, in residence could […]
26
Aug
Aug
Today, and for a few days we will have some special strips of “two red cats” … and you can guess from the title at the top, where instead of the usual image of Lily and Vitali there are two birds! In fact this is a small spin–off dedicated to the (mis)adventures of More-hair and […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, Today’s guest story comes from Alain Cami and Guava! 🙂 When Cami was found by his foster Susan he was nursing on a possum. Susan cared for him and brought him home and that’s when he met Guava. Guava was put in the feral room by the so-called shelter and Susan came just […]
Advice & Tips, Competitions, Mews
Face of FRONTLINE – Join the fight against fleas and become a superstar! #faceofFRONTLINE #ThroughTheFleaHole
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, As many of you probably know we always try and provide as much information as possible when it comes to the fight against fleas, ticks and other parasites. So of course when FRONTLINE asked us to help promote their campaign we were more than eager to join them in helping keep pets […]
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Aug
Aug
… Today it’s me and the teapot! : D Yes my humans were planning to take some photos of this rather nice looking cat teapot and they HONESTLY thought that I would let them do that undisturbed?!? I don’t think so… Oliver: It’s got a Tuxedo cat on it wooohooo! But wait… whitetail?!? That’s not […]
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Aug
Aug
An Elemental Dream One by one, you arrive on your little cat feet, connecting the circle night after night. My deity of winds My blazing fire imp My steady earth goddess My enchanting water sprite and you, my fifth element, magic-black, black of aether, black of the unknown, the power of the Center. I believe […]
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Aug
Aug
1. I haven’t ironed a single piece of clothing for work. But I do show up with cat hair on everything. The first part is definitely true. I used to iron my clothes the night before work, or if I forgot, then in the morning, even if it would make me late. Maybe, when I […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, As many of you know people like to make pets part of their family and that often means that they want to share their food with them as well! Unfortunately what’s good for us isn’t always good for our pets… GoCompare has put together this handy infographic which we wanted to share with […]
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Aug
Aug
Keeping your cat safe in the hot summer weather Cats are clever and fairly good at looking after themselves. However, as summer fast approaches and the weather gets warmer, it’s important to take additional steps to keep your cat well and protected. Overheating can cause dehydration, heatstroke or, in very severe cases, even death. […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, We are back for another cute entry in Cats at the Bar to help us all get over the hump day! We are huge fans of black cats as Nubia can confirm but you’ve got to admit they are good at giving you a scare especially in the dark. ;o Never want to […]
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Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
2017 ‘Street Cats’ photography competition winning image – photographed by Catan Ngan from Hong Kong “This community cat is lucky to live in a safer area in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, there are groups of people who will deliberately hurt or capture cats to sell.” The judges loved this intimate picture which captures a battered but […]
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Aug
Aug
The Cat who showed me My Inner Attic When I worked in a newspaper many years ago, there was a little cattery behind my office, which housed a 100 odd cats and kittens. When the rodents and rats, the rubble and the rust began to sour the workplace, with umpteen problems, malignancies and messes, I […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, This time around we first of all wanted to show of some more of the interior decoration of the Kitty Cafe in Nottingham. If you’ve missed Part 4 don’t forget to check it out here. What stood out the most in the cafe were the trees that held the walking paths up for the cats and […]
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Aug
Aug
Shy cats can often get overlooked but just because they are quieter in the cattery does not mean they won’t make the perfect companion.
Charity, Mews
Drivers Need to Start Thinking About Cats on Roads – and be Held Accountable When They Don’t
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Aug
Aug
On the night of 29th of April, 2017 our Red Point Siamese Henry was killed by a car in front of our house. Even though he was wearing a collar with all our details on his tag, he was left to die alone – the driver did not stop. A few years earlier, a fluffy […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, Today’s guest post comes from Daksha and is a story about how she met her Zen Cat: When I was working in a newspaper office, many years ago, I often collided with the dark, dolorous serpents of jealousy and stupidity that squiggle around in offices all over the world. Being somewhat ambitious, and […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, We are back for our seventh cartoon of The amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia! Today’s story kind of relates to one of our favourite activities, visiting cat cafes. For the cartoon we thought about what it would be like if Oliver & Nubia could visit one of these cafes. : ) Do […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, It’s me Nubia here today and I have to show you our humans latest gadget! 😮 Nubia: I was slightly suspicious of it when it first arrived… After all I thought it was meant to shoot water at me whenever I attack the carpet! 😮 Nubia: But no look! The humans can use […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Linda S. Smith: MAX WHEN I AM VERY OLD & SICK … I will sleep all day in the sunroom in my favorite chair. Between naps I will look out the windows into the yard & chase squirrels …. in my mind. About […]
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Aug
Aug
A Visit to the Brooklyn Cat Café, Saturday, September 3, 2016 I became friends with Marc and Iain through Katzenworld. They posted several of my poems on Purrsday Poetry. Since Marc and Iain had Brooklyn on their itinerary, I figured why not go to the Brooklyn Cat Café first (around 11 a.m.) before heading over […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, We are back for another cute entry in Cats at the Bar to help us all get over the hump day! A small kittens claws might not be that dangerous but let’s not even take that risk… right?!? ;o Never want to miss a post again? Click here to sign-up to our Newsletter. […]