This Sumptuous Paradise – An Owl and the Pussycat Poem

“How gracious, Sir, to let me share your home ! You sweet acquaintance whose supurrb commands Have calmed the canines’ raucous rude demands, Purrsueding them to grumble out a poem ! I glide my whiskered jowls upon the bark Of your sky stretching oak: mew must be proud Of your majestic kingdom. I’m allowed The […]

Buffy the Dreamies Slayer searches for home after more than 450 days

Buffy was rescued from a multicat household The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for a nervous cat who has been waiting to find her forever family for 459 days. Buffy is a one-year-old female black cat who arrived into the charity’s care in August last year – and loves pet treats like […]

Animal Expert Reveals Ultimate Playlist for Your Pets: From Cat and Dog Songs to Bird Songs

Over 60% of pet owners sing or play music to soothe their pets. But which playlists are the most popular among our furry friends? ? New research by All About Cats dived into the world of Spotify to find the most liked playlists for pets for you to enjoy with your furry friend, whether you […]

Blue Cross Awards Top Vet Nurse of the Year

Kirsty Cavill has been named ‘Vet Nurse of the Year 2022’ by Blue Cross pet charity. Kirsty, who is Head Vet Nurse at The Vet Connection in Leatherhead, won the award as an advocate for senior patients and the day to day management to support those pets in chronic pain from arthritis, making a significant impact […]

CatsEssentials Impresses Thousands of New Fans During CatCon 2022 with Book Release, Inspiring Contribution to Humane Society Naples

WEST PALM BEACH, FL 2022 – On October 1, 2022 and October 2, 2022, CatsEssentials CEO Melissa Mezzalira debuted her luxury organic product line and new publication among thousands of energetic attendees during CatCon 2022, the world’s largest cat-centric convention. Visitors perusing the company’s merchandise, which was prominently featured at the two-day extravaganza hosted at […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 427)

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. “Yum and Nankee-poo get personal” Sent in by Martha via email. “Cheeto […]

That’s a lot of Bottle! Abandoned Kittens are Weaned at RSPCA Inspector’s Home

The felines were just days old when they were found in a cardboard box Five ravenous kittens that were dumped without their mother in Gateshead are being hand reared by an RSPCA inspector. The little mites, who were abandoned in a cardboard box when they were just four or five days old, are now in […]

One in Five Brits Delay Taking Pet to the Vet

Over a third cited lack of funds as top reason for delayed appointments Over half (55%) of British pet owners worry about their pets’ health regularly Veterinary telehealth service Vetster, launches in the UK to provide convenience for pet owners with 24/7 online appointments November 2022, London, UK – Vetster, the world’s fastest growing pet care marketplace, […]

The ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous Program Celebrates Purrfectly Impurrfect Cats Living “Happily Furever After” and Hosts a Photo Contest for Five Eligible Shelters to Win $10,000 Each!

The ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous program just kicked off its “Happily Furever After” campaign to celebrate purrfectly impurrfect shelter cats who have been adopted and are thriving in their loving homes. Now through Thanksgiving cat lovers who have adopted a shelter cat that may have otherwise been overlooked due to age, appearance or misunderstood […]

Dog who Saved Cats Wins top Award

Gentle giant awarded Blue Cross Medal 2022 Chased off burglars and retrieved stolen items Saved cats from house fire Alerts owner to health attacks and provides day to day physical support Blue Cross pet charity has awarded its 2022 medal to Storm, a 12 year old Alaskan Malamute, for performing dramatic acts to keep his […]

RSPCA Appeal After Kitten Abandoned in Zip-up Cat Carrier

The underweight kitten was found abandoned The RSPCA is appealing for information after an underweight kitten was found abandoned in a zip-up cat carrier in London. The three month old kitten, now named Swanley by RSPCA staff, was found in a handbag style carrier with no food or water at around 6.30pm last Tuesday (4 […]

Guest Star Cat: Sadie

Hi everyone, The following story was submitted by Howard via email: Sadie came into our lives 11 years ago. My wife, who grew up around cats, wanted to get our daughters two kittens. I did not grow up with cats and though I was fine with the decision to get kittens, I was not particularly […]

Space Race: 700 Rescued Animals Waiting for Space in ‘Full to Bursting’ RSPCA Centres

The RSPCA has launched an urgent drive for new foster carers this Adoptober The RSPCA urgently needs more foster carers to help free up spaces in its animal centres – as shocking new statistics reveal 700 rescued animals are waiting for a space. The charity estimates it is spending an eye-watering £26,000 a week to […]

Tips and Advice for Eating Problems in Cats

Hi everyone, Following on from our post on the benefits of extra-wide bowls, we are today looking at other eating-related issues that our readers often contact us about and how raised and curved bowls can help with this. Plus this month only you can get 20% off on ALL Necoichi items in our shop with […]

Purrsday Poetry: Survival of Brave Stray Cat Oreo By Rehana Perveen

The following entry in Purrsday Poetry comes from Rehana Perveen: It broke my heart to see Your skin ripped off by a fox, The wound was large and deep. I patted on termeric powder Over the grusome wound gently, I had your image in my prayers to keep. You came to eat limping Continued on […]

Guest Star Cat: Dakota – Our Special Girl

The following guest story has been submitted by Arlene B.: Sixteen years ago my husband and I adopted a 15 week old tuxedo girl from a rescue group. That girl was to be his birthday present. What a girl she turned out to be. Such a spoiled girl. She was beautiful with perfect tuxedo markings. […]

TWO COZY CAT MYSTERY SERIES-TWO NEW BOOKS!

I’m not sure how it happened, but this year I ended up releasing the sequels to both my cozy cat series at just about the same time. Ghost Cat on the Midway, book 2 of the Tenth Life series, came out at the end of August, and Cat’s Play, the Crazy Cat Lady Mysteries #9, […]

Toxic Autumn Plants

Harmful blooms to look out for on your autumn stroll As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, it’s the perfect time for a stroll with our pooches. But among picturesque autumnal scenes, there are plants that can be harmful to our furry friends. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Many of us […]

Abandoned Canal Cats Seek Purrfect new Homes

Annie and Bonnie were found on the towpath of the Trent and Mersey Canal Two inseparable cats are ‘learning to love’ again after being abandoned by the side of a canal in Derbyshire. Bewildered Annie and Bonnie were left in two separate cat carriers with no food or water on the towpath of the Trent […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 426)

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. “Cheeto sleeping.” Sent in by Shawn via email. “Hi Everyone it’s me […]

Happy Halloween Cat Feature – The Opurration!

The following fun little photo story was submitted by our reader Alma B: 1. Are you sure you got it all? 2. Not much left between the ears. 3. Better make the next incision here. 4. Should I take a biopsy specimen? 5. Cataract surgery takes precision. 6. This tooth may need some attention. 7. […]

You’d be Batty not to Give These Trio of Count Cat-ulas a Loving Home

This Halloween the RSPCA appeals to find homes for three fang-tastic cats The RSPCA has launched a special appeal this Halloween to find a home for a trio of cats, Count, Dracula and Vamp. They came into the care of the RSPCA in September after they were sadly abandoned in a property in Bolton and […]

Spooky Cat or Scaredy Cat?

Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) discusses the importance of recognising feline body language. Boo! Sophie (Kris’s black cat) Despite its pagan origins and adoption into the Christian calendar as All Hallow’s Eve (the evening before All Saints Day), Halloween is celebrated by most as a non-religious holiday. Halloween can be […]

New RSPCA Figures Reveal the Plight of ‘Unlucky’ Black Cats

More black or black and white cats end up in rescue centres and wait longer to find homes New figures from the RSPCA reveal the plight of black cats as they take double the amount of time than other cats to find their forever home. The RSPCA has released the figures for National Black Cat […]

Mews: 5 Most Common Halloween-Themed Pet Names

Hi everyone, Please find below a guest post by our friends over at Pets Best on fun Halloween themed cat names! 5 Most Common Halloween-Themed Pet Names The spookiest time of year is approaching, and many dog and cat owners enjoy including their four-legged family members in Halloween fun. Some pet owners even keep the […]

Guest Star Cat: Mittens

The following is a guest post by Janice: Mittens was adopted by Joe and I from Parkville Animal Shelter. She was found wandering around a lake totally dehydrated and almost gone. We rescued her but she actually rescued us – she is our every day delight. She drinks her water out of a bowl like […]

Remember, Remember to Prepare Your Pets Early for Firework Season

With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning millions of animal owners to start preparing now if they suspect their pet may become distressed. At up to 150 decibels, fireworks can be as loud as a jet engine and, with many animals particularly sensitive to noise, this can be a traumatic and […]

Gingerbread, Gracie, Kizzy & Susy: Fun With Their Gorgeous 4cats Toys

There was no doubt about who would get their presents first and how entertained they’d been since with their valerian toys! GB is the expert – with a collection of toys already, but this funny little gang always appreciates more.  He loves to sort the basket for his favourites, which are usually brought upstairs to […]

Who? – An Owl and the Pussycat Poem

“Now he did what to you? I’ll have him know These eyes can glare through midnight! And just who Does he think he can hound?! I’ll have him rue The day he held your pride as something low. He cannot treat another creature so. His howling bounding brawn! I’ll have him rue The hour he […]

Guest Star Cat: Olivia—Thief of Hearts

The following story is a guest post from Mary R: I have lived with many cats in my life, and I loved them all. But none ever stole my heart the way Olivia has done. I did not have the privilege of knowing her as a kitten, but I’m sure she was adorable. I was […]