An overlooked senior kitizen’s luck changed for the better when she was spotted on a Cats Protection website, having been given up because she and another pet in her previous household didn’t get along. Then aged 14, Bear had been awaiting a new home at the charity’s Mitcham Homing Centre for some time, being passed […]
Advice & Tips
How Much Does a Purebred Cat Really Cost And What Affects the Price [2026 Guide]
According to Desiree Bobby, Expo Producer for the Cat Fanciers’ Association International Cat Show and Expo, [...]
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The Purr-fect Outdoor Space for Your Feline Friend
Image Credit: Unsplash It’s tough when your indoor cat gazes longingly out the window, especially [...]
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Jun
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Advice & Tips Charity
Easter Pet Safety Tips: How to Protect Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits from Seasonal Hazards
Keep your pets safe this Easter with expert tips on avoiding toxic foods, dangerous plants, [...]
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Why Lilies Can Be Fatal for Felines: RSPCA’s Pet-Friendly Mother’s Day Warning
Buying lilies for Mother's Day? Think again. RSPCA expert warns of fatal consequences for feline [...]
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Do You Love Your Cat? Be The Best Owner You Can Be
Link – CC0 License Do you love your cat? If you do, then it’s important [...]
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June 2022 Animal welfare charity Battersea has today welcomed the Government’s announcement to help more renters be allowed to own a pet. The charity has long campaigned for more people to have the opportunity to enjoy the many physical, mental and social benefits of pet ownership through its “Pet Friendly Properties” campaign. Being unable to […]
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Southern California is famous for many things- the sunny weather, the ocean, Disneyland, Hollywood to name a few. There are drawbacks as well- earthquakes, traffic and high cost of living among them, but seemingly not enough to reduce the appeal. So Cal is also home to several well-known cat cafes, and since they all feature […]
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KitKat has had the tips of her ears removed after exposure to the sun An RSPCA animal centre in the West Midlands is urgently looking for a foster home for a cat with skin cancer to live out her remaining days. Kitkat, who turned nine on the 15 June 2022, has been at the charity’s […]
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Bella and the Birds by Joe Longo Our Bella is an affectionate, sweet kitty. She’s been in our family for three years and would often contently sit on my husband’s lap for hours, watching TV and sleeping. She especially enjoys nature shows and Cat TV and would go up to our wide-screen TV and bat […]
Advice & Tips
Protect Your Cat From the High Pollen Counts and Next Heatwave With These 5 Expert Tips
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The experts at All About Cats have revealed a few tips to help cats suffering from hayfever, as it can be eased and treated in a variety of methods, including: Ruling out fleas – it is recommended to rule them out before seeking allergy advice from your vet. Inspect your cat’s fur for fleas and […]
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If you have welcomed a new cat or kitten into your home recently, perhaps for the first time, then you may have noticed some unwanted damage. Cat claws, in particular, can be destructive to certain materials and decorations around the home. It’s not the cat’s fault, of course, as it’s entirely within their nature to […]
Hi everyone, Today’s Purrsday Poetry post comes from Flavia Rocha Loures. Quechee / by Flavia Rocha Loures Wild Child in shambles you came to me bleeding, small and thin imperfectly mended looking so fragile weak Wonder Cat-Thunder little did I know of your strength bravery, passion for life even as you struggled with the burdens […]
Charity, Mews
London Animal Charity Urgently Appeals for Foster Carers After Unprecedented Intake of Kittens in May
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London animal welfare charity, Mayhew, has seen its highest ever weekly intake of abandoned kittens in May, having had 30 unwanted tiny felines left at their Kensal Green headquarters in one week alone from 16th to 23rd May 2022 – a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2021. A record 202 cats and […]
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A quick online search and you’ll soon find lots of Ikea hacks to integrate your kitty’s needs into your home, but for stylish cat furniture that fits in seamlessly with all kinds of interiors, is useful to us humans and requires almost zero DIY, look no further than the new Lozi X Cheshire & Wain […]
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Jun
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International Cat Care are proud to support AdvoCATS ‘Heads for Tails!’ campaign for a simple change in the law to make renting with pets easier. AdvoCATS is an East Midlands, UK based non-profit organisation, run by volunteers, that offers free support and advice to both landlords and tenants, as well as assistance to pet owners who […]
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The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) is set to become a Gold Open Access journal from January 2023 JFMS, the official journal of the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), is set to make a significant step towards ISFM and the AAFP’s goal of empowering […]
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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. “Here is my beautiful, sweet Rosie playing pole dancer and showing […]
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The bag had been weighed down with bricks The RSPCA is appealing for information after a member of the public made the grim discovery of a deceased cat which had been dumped in a backpack and thrown in the river. The Berghaus black rucksack had been weighed down by bricks and was found in the […]
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EAST Midlands-based pets charity AdvoCATS has welcomed the news that the Government is to change the law to allow tenants to keep pets. Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced in a long-awaited renting reform White Paper published on June 15, 2022, that the Government is to change the law to prevent landlords having blanket bans on pets. “We […]
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Pet Pawtection! This is how many owners admitted to not knowing if their pets’ were suffering with eye disease 68% of pet owners have admitted to not knowing if their pets have allergies 32% of owners felt they wouldn’t know if their pet was suffering from eye disease 33% of pet owners don’t know the […]
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California often sets the trends in the US and so it’s not surprising that the first cat cafe started here. California also leads the way when it comes to animal welfare, but I was surprised to learn that the first cat cafe to open in the US also pioneered the socialization technique used in most […]
Advice & Tips, Charity, international cat care
International Cat Care Introduces new Cat Friendly Decision-making Documents
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To support those working with unowned cats around the world, International Cat Care (iCatCare) has launched a series of Cat-Friendly decision-making documents. With an estimated population of 600 million cats worldwide (half of which are unowned), the sharing of educational resources is essential to improving cat welfare on a global scale but must take into […]
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RSPCA stresses importance of neutering after caring for the rainbow kittens! Seven kittens with some colourful names will soon be looking for homes after spending time being cared for at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery. As staff launch a search to find homes for these cuddly bundles of joy (see pictures), the centre […]
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The six week old kitten was discovered by a dog walker after she had been dumped like rubbish The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young kitten was discovered tied up in a plastic bag with pieces of Saturday’s newspaper and abandoned in Norfolk. The female tabby kitten was thankfully found by a dog […]
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Hi everyone, Following on from our post last 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. One of the most frequently send in questions is how to deal with the “bowl […]
Animal charity has vital advice for pet owners on how to protect their animals during this hot weather As temperatures soar, the RSPCA is providing advice to pet-owners on how to keep their animals cool and to make sure they are doing everything possible to keep them safe this summer. The RSPCA’s animal centres have […]
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New York City is one of the world’s biggest tourist draws, with storied attractions and inspiration around every corner. Now, there is another reason to visit the Big Apple- its wonderful cat cafes. Ranging from posh and hip to down-to-earth and heartwarming, the cat cafes of New York all feature rescue cats, which makes visiting […]
Advice & Tips, Charity
If you’re an Animal Lover Without an Animal to Love, Fostering Could be the Answer for You
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by Anna Pickering, Mayhew To be totally honest, I’ve always been a dog lover. Our family dachshund Douglas has been the love of my life for the last 6 years! So, when I moved to London, I thought I was destined to live a miserable, pet-less existence. When I started working at Mayhew in North […]
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This article was first published by iCatCare here and more information on their work with unowned cats can be found here. Feral, street and pet cats are all the same species (domestic cat, Latin name: Felis catus). This does not mean, however, that they are all the same in relation to their needs and desire to […]
The RSPCA found Kitty living off rainwater and debris in a dank basement A plucky cat who was impaled by a metal spike after falling into a mill cellar is making a miracle recovery despite losing a leg. Thanks to the work of the RSPCA, Kitty survived her ordeal trapped for several weeks in the […]
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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. “I have crossed my extra toe paws and I am at […]
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As summer approaches with rapid steps, pet owners are starting to consider the very real danger of heat stroke, and how they might avoid that. Today, we’ll look at the most common signs of heat stroke, and the steps you can take to prevent it. What are the signs of heat stroke? It’s important to […]
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Leading floorcare specialists, BISSELL®, today announced a partnership with Woodgreen Pets Charity, as part of the newly launched BISSELL Pet Foundation. The partnership, which has, to date, donated over £6,800 for Woodgreen, will see the BISSELL Pet Foundation support the Cambridgeshire-based charity’s Spay and Neuter program, which will aid the neutering of over 200 dogs and 80 cats. Originating in the […]
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No matter what side of TikTok you’re on, you’ve probably heard of Addison Rae, Khaby Lame or even Charli D’Amelio. But are you familiar with TikTok’s richest domestic animals? Research by All About Cats revealed the top 10 most influential pets on TikTok, by looking at factors such as followers, engagement rates, average likes by video and estimated earnings per […]