This is an incredibly difficult time for the Ukrainian people, many of whom have had to flee their home country with their beloved pets. iCatCare has created this guide to help families hosting Ukrainian refugees with cats, understand the challenges of the situation and help to support the health and wellbeing of cats as they […]
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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Jul
Jul
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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Jun
Jun
Advice & Tips Charity
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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May
May
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
May
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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May
May
Poor Bumper came into the care of the RSPCA 11 weeks ago after being hit by a car The RSPCA in Cornwall is appealing to find a purr-fect home for a friendly cat, affectionately named Bumper, after he was hit by a car. The five-year-old tabby and white cat arrived into the care of the […]
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Jun
Jun
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. This adorable ball of fluff joins us from Shopworn Designs. And […]
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Jun
Jun
Whether you’re loving life in an enormous industrial loft, sticking it out in a small studio or living the high life in a highrise downtown, odds are, you either have a pet or you’d like to get one. We are happy to say that Katzenworld has been featured on Rent.com as one of over 20 […]
Charity, Mews
RSPCA fears cost of living increase could lead to cat welfare crisis this kitten season
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Jun
Jun
The RSPCA took in over 20,000 cats last year and dealt with over 50,000 cat complaints whilst Cats Protection sees 25% increase in kittens this year The RSPCA is highlighting the importance of neutering as it braces for an influx of cats during the kitten season. The charity sees a peak in cats coming into […]
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Jun
Jun
Fifi was covered in engine oil and had suffered extensive injuries when she was found A five-month-old kitten who is thought to have become trapped and then fallen from the engine of a moving car has had a life-saving operation after animal lovers raised nearly £1,700 in less than 18 hours to fund her treatment. […]
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Jun
Jun
When we started The Neighbor’s Cat, our goal was to visit and review every cat cafe on the planet. We wanted to promote ‘cat travel’ and shine a light on these small businesses making the world a better place for cats and people everywhere! It’s still our main focus, but over the course of the […]
Events, Mews
Online Conference Highlights Compassionate Care and Innovative Programs to Support Tiniest Felines
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Jun
Jun
Anywhere, USA (June 1, 2022) – Community Cats Podcast, in partnership with The National Kitten Coalition, will host the Online Kitten Conference from June 10-12, 2022. Kittens require special care and treatment. Which is why Community Cats Podcast and The National Kitten Coalition have partnered to present the first and only conference dedicated exclusively to […]
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Jun
Jun
Friends, American felines, felines across the world, lend me your undivided attention; yes, that includes you humans who think you are our owners, nay, overlords. I have decided it was time to bury the notion that our human owners think they can dictate our comforts of life; there is no praise to be given. You […]
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Jun
Jun
A recent visit to Cats Protection’s Warrington Adoption Centre by People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt has prompted a renewed plea to find homes for cats and kittens in need. Judie visited the centre on Friday 29 April, ahead of an event which saw 420 neighbours in Lowton share a £7.9 million jackpot as part […]
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Jun
Jun
Kris Hill and Elizabeth Ormerod from the Society for Companion Animals (SCAS) highlight the issue of ‘no pet’ clauses in rental properties, temporary accommodation, and care homes, and discuss potential solutions. Is your cat part of the family? If you answered yes, then you are not alone! The majority of people consider their pet cat […]
02
Jun
Jun
The prince of tigers who knows how to stalk, In pride and dignity the grizzly mouse, That lurking thief of granaries, that louse: Richard the Lionhearted you’re my hawk! You make the fierce foe scatter, squeak and squawk. You chastise them from tipsy mad carouse, For those gray ruffians all sup and bowse And batten […]
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Jun
Jun
This article first appeared on iCatCare here and more about their work with unowned cats can be found here. The cat is a most brilliant animal! We would say that because we are cat lovers, but domestic cats (Felis catus) can be found just about everywhere in the world except in the very coldest of […]
Charity, Mews
RSPCA Calls for Relaunch on Anniversary of Government’s Action Plan for Animals, as Progress Stalls
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Jun
Jun
Government have only completed or progressed four of the 39 promised actions with progress stalled or reversed on the remaining 35 issues On the first anniversary of the Action Plan for Animals, the RSPCA has issued its performance scorecard showing progress has been slow. The Society is now calling for the Government to relaunch its […]
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Jun
Jun
A line-up of fabulous felines has been announced as finalists in this year’s National Cat Awards, the UK’s celebration of everything we love about cats. From fun-loving felines who help children face major challenges, to caring cats who provide comfort in times of need, the marvellous moggies are all in the running to be named […]
Charity, Mews
Couple get Life Ban on Keeping all Animals After Death of Kitten and Injuries Inflicted on two Other Cats
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May
May
Lucifer had a broken leg and 13 fractures of the ribs but has since recovered. Please note the following article contains details that may be upsetting! A couple who abused their cats – which led to the death of a kitten and left two other pets with fractured bones – have been banned from keeping […]
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May
May
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. Well… all I can say is OMG, HOW CUTE… Tiger sure […]
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May
May
A tiny nervous one-eyed kitten has found a new home after coming into Blue Cross care ‘petrified with a painful ruptured right eye’. Vets found Candy Cane in a lot of pain which led to them having to remove the eye to help her feel more comfortable. Foster carer Wendy Penfold provided round the clock […]
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May
May
As some of you may know we’ve been many times to Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium. So today we thought we’d share some news from them with you! Hello, fellow cat lovers! It’s been quite a while since we last talked about Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium, which means that we have LOADS to share with you. […]
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May
May
In a nutshell, pets, without a doubt, make great companions at home. But aside from keeping everyone in the house company, there are many scientific studies that prove the health benefits of keeping pets. For one, they decrease the chances of allergies and asthma among kids. Patients recover faster from major illnesses when they have […]
Charity, Mews
Purr-fect Cat Who Was Left With Facial Injuries has Been ‘Ghosted’ by Potential Adopters for Months
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May
May
Poor Lawrence was rescued by the RSPCA in March 2021 A tabby and white cat who was left with facial injuries following a cat bite is desperately looking to find his forever home. Lawrence, a four-year-old male cat, came into the care of the RSPCA in March 2021 after being rescued in Dagenham, East London. […]
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May
May
DENVER/May 2022 – Morris Animal Foundation has announced new funding opportunities for studies addressing specific feline health topics. The Foundation is accepting research proposals focused on five of some of the most common health issues affecting cats: cancer, dental disease, cognitive dysfunction disease, behavior and shelter medicine. Proposals will need to address specific areas within those […]
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May
May
CLEO by Mel You would call her a tortoiseshell, sort of. Grey and white and amber and rust and red and brown thrown together in a higgly-piggly, haphazard but ultimately aesthetic kind of way. White socks on each tiny foot, her back feet splayed outward like a ballerina’s when she runs. Sturdy head and body, […]
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May
May
The following story was submitted by Mary C. Holly lives in a crowded and noisy part of San Francisco, California. I live in a quieter neighbourhood in San Francisco and when gone from home for a length of time Holly temporarily moves into the vacant studio apartment which is connected to my house. Holly also […]
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May
May
From our original post a couple of months ago we’ve had loads of inquiries from international readers about these bowls and we are pleased to let you know that we now have improved shipping rates live via DPD direct in our blog online shop! Therefore we thought it was a good time to re-post this […]
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May
May
Sir Edmund Hilary was not as brave! Paw over paw you scaled the mattress blue Your tiny claws like pitons, stave on stave: A valiant heart, magnificent and true! You were still white from tip of nose to tail!* Your eyes not even fully open yet; Although you turned your mama’s whiskers pale, Upon a […]
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May
May
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. A cat tongue is a remarkable thing. It has several important jobs. As an inbuilt comb, the tongue is covered with hook-shaped barbs that face backwards. When pulled through the fur these part it and remove dead hair and debris to keep the coat in perfect condition and […]
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May
May
How to recognise the signs this Dementia Action Week (20–26 May) and what you can do to help There are an estimated 850,000* people living with Dementia across the UK and, thanks to raised awareness and support services available, those diagnosed with the disease can live long and fulfilling lives. While many of us can […]
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May
May
Image Source: Unsplash If you adopted a cat during the pandemic, you’ve probably been able to stay at home with them most of the time over the last two years. While it’s great that things are getting back to normal, you might be wondering what to do with your feline friend if they’re not used […]
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May
May
Government abandons plans to outlaw practices such as foie gras and fur imports that are cruel to animals and that public wants to see banned A coalition of thirty-eight major animal welfare organisations has reacted with ‘dismay and frustration’ after the UK Government dropped plans to bring in a ban on imports of foie gras […]