The end of a relationship can be a difficult time. There are a lot of intense emotions and some significant logistical elements to arrange. While it’s only natural that you both want to move on as cleanly as possible, you may find unexpected hurdles to this. An increasingly common complication is making arrangements for a […]
Advice & Tips
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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Advice & Tips
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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Advice & Tips
Transform Playtime with These Safe and Fun DIY Cat Toys
Upgrade playtime: Try these safe DIY cat toys now! [...]
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May
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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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Cleo and Clove were despondent, limp and dehydrated after their ordeal The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were abandoned on one of the hottest days of the year in temperatures which had soared to 35 degrees in London. The nine week old kittens, one male and one female, were found in Tudor […]
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Aug
Aug
Squeek is the oldest cat in the cattery at Danaher in Essex The RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home in Essex is looking to find a retirement pad for 18-year-old cat Squeek who sadly came into the charity’s care as his owner could no longer look after him. The male tabby cat may be senior in years […]
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Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
New research puts Scotland first among UK countries for pet-friendly facilities and their relative accessibility to working pet owners. With many businesses returning to the office, workers with pets face a substantial adjustment in terms of time they’re now able to devote to their pets. Pets likewise have to get used to being left at […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, The following guest story has been submitted by Martha: On a hot mid-April day in Amarillo, TX, a family out walking followed the screams to a dirty, hungry, 4-week-old black kitten in a pile of rusty car parts. The mom contacted the Amarillo SPCA which in turn contacted one of their fosterers. He […]
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Aug
The RSPCA is baffled as to why no-one wants to offer purr-fect Zara a home A beautiful three-year-old cat, who was rescued in Birmingham, along with two of her newborn kittens – one of whom was found dead beside her – has not received a single offer of a home since coming into the RSPCA’s […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, As there is just over a week left to get Necoichi bowls at their old price in our shop we thought it would be a good idea to re-post our article covering Whisker Fatigue. We received quite a few inquiries about Whisker Fatigue over the last month and therefore thought it was worth […]
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Aug
Aug
The poem I wrote about my foster cat Sweet Baby Ray has won a Certificate of Excellence for Poetry in the Cat Writers’ Association Communications Contest this year! The poem, Sweet Ray, (read it here) was published in Katzenworld’s Purrsday Poetry on September 30, 2021. It will now go on to compete for the ultimate prize, […]
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Aug
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Your cat’s happiness is greatly influenced by how you behave and what kind of lifestyle you offer – as the cat is a territorial species, the environment is everything! First of all, therefore, you need to get the cat-related equipment and facilities right, particularly if you keep your […]
Charity, Mews
No Good Luck for Black Cats as new Data Suggests They are not as Popular and Slower to be Adopted
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Aug
This Black Cat Appreciation Day, 17th of August 2022 the RSPCA showcases the plight of black cats and urges potential cat adopters to give them a second look New RSPCA figures suggest that black cats may be amongst the UK’s least popular type of feline, as the numbers arriving at the animal charity’s rescue centres […]
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Aug
Aug
Cats are extremely strange creatures. We enjoy their weird body language and quirks. But what do these weird cat behaviours mean? Behaviors can be inherited from ancestors, although they may no longer impact daily life. Cats behave similarly to dogs, humans, and other creatures. Their actions have a payoff, or they wouldn’t do them. The […]
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Hi everyone, This is part 2 in our visit to the Little Lions Cat Cafe series. If you’ve missed part 1 please click here. One of our other favourite cats was the mischievous black and white tuxedo cat that tried to steal our food! There was just something about his eyes and the way he […]
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Aug
Aug
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. “Kaiju is a one-year-old foster fail. He was found in 2021 […]
Advice & Tips, Charity
No Mortgage, No Pet: Half of Tenants Who Fear Never Owning Own Home Face Uphill Battle in Pet-averse Rented Sector
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New research from animal welfare charity Battersea reveals that one in two tenants fear they will never buy a home, with the growing number of lifetime renters significantly limiting the UK’s aspirations of pet ownership. In the UK, the share of households occupied by private renters has almost doubled in two decades.[1] Whilst 76% of tenants […]
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Aug
The following post was contributed by Nala – the Catio Keeper: Our only goal was to create a cat’s dream vacation, fun and happy, paradise while our cats were outdoors. Over the years we have built one of the largest catio homes around, currently there are 3 catios each connected with tunnels, bridges, and platforms […]
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NEW DATA REVEALS SOARING COST OF OWNING A PET New research from a price comparison website shows that the cost of owning a pet has increased dramatically, adding further financial pressure to many UK households. Data from pet insurance comparison site Quotezone.co.uk, based on a sample of 100,000 pet insurance policies, shows that the average […]
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Aug
Hi everyone, On one of our trips around the world we ended up checking out a pet shop in New York City to see what kind of cat products where available in the US. Little did we expect that we would be greeted by a friendly feline in the pet shop! He was super friendly […]
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Aug
According to ABC News, record-breaking heat waves are continuing across the U.S., with some cities hitting triple-digit temperatures. Our team at Veterinarians.org has shared information regarding hot weather and how to avoid heatstroke in pets. Helpful Tips for Pet Owners: Anything above 86°F / 30 Celsius is considered dangerous to animals. This is the maximum temperature for most […]
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Aug
Veterinary professionals worldwide will have access to over 30 hours of online learning as they log on to the 2022 International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) Virtual Congress from the comfort of their own homes. Launching live on 30th July at 1:30 pm (BST), this year’s theme is ‘Feline Fine: how to create harmony between physical […]
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Aug
Aug
A pair of rescue cats who spend their days comforting patients, families and staff at a hospice have been named joint National Cat of the Year 2022. Jasper and Willow beat hundreds of other entries to be named overall winners in the nation’s biggest celebration of pet cats, organised by Cats Protection and held at […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, With yet another heatwave here in Europe (and many other countries around the world!) we thought it once agaim important to remind everyone of top tips to help your cats stay hydrated and also to monitor how much water they are drinking! It’s often difficult to know how much water your cat is […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Pawcific Purrsea. What is a face, really? more like a tribal mask colors, lines, patterns and shapes angular, off balance and distorted the face of the new art combine several points of view and overlap them small, tilted planes, set in a shallow space […]
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Aug
Aug
Help is a hop, skip and jump away – so don’t take drastic action and abandon your pets RSPCA reminds owners of responsibilities after kittens dumped in Leeds The RSPCA is again urging people to seek help if they cannot care for their pets because of the cost of living crisis after three kittens were […]
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Aug
Aug
Everyone’s heard that dogs are man’s best friend, but what about cats? Research from pet insurance comparison experts Quotezone.co.uk, shows that over the last three years, across the pandemic, demand for pets amongst single people was on the rise, particularly cats. Couples with pets have actually been in decline year-on-year, dropping from 70.5% in 2019 […]
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Aug
Aug
AUSTIN, Tex. – With the summer of 2022 determined to be the hottest summer ever recorded, veterinarians from Thrive Pet Healthcare, a first-of-its-kind veterinary healthcare network with more than 350 locations across the U.S., are cautioning pet owners of the dangers associated with rising temperatures during the summer months and how to prevent heat-related illnesses and […]
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Aug
Aug
The black cat has had a chequered past living on the streets A black cat called Boris, who has been left with the battlescars of a life spent living rough, is hoping his luck is about to change. The somewhat raggedy-looking feline, who is named after an RSPCA inspector called Boris, was found in Dudley […]
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. “Kitty Tummy Tuesdays..MABEL” Sent in via email. “This is the sweet BBQ, […]
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Aug
Aug
Everybody Loves Cats! Apart from the people that don’t, and they are quite frankly missing out… Below we have the Top 10 Funny Cat Themed Private Number Plates that ACTUALLY exist put together by the team at Regtransfers. Cats have proven time and time again with their fuzzy, adorable faces, to make people make noises […]
08
Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, We have some very exciting news for you all! International Cat Day we have teamed up with Yoto for a fabulous giveaway! And now it’s time to announce who is the WINNER of the Yoto Mini and Toto the Ninja Card Pack Please enjoy us in congratulating Emma Hardy who is our lucky […]