Remember the story of Juno the Klepto Kat from Carpinteria, renown for cleaning up her neighborhood, running for honorary mayor, collaborating on found art piece titled “Gathered Things,” winning the People’s Choice Award at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, featured multiple times on KEYT News, in print and online publications & making the news […]
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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. Meet Jack from A Photo A Day Challenge This cutie joins […]
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Did you know that Christmas can be a dangerous time of year for your cat, with hazards possibly resulting in intestinal blockages, kidney failure and even comas? All About Cats have issued a warning to households celebrating Christmas to highlight the holiday time conventions which can prove fatal to our feline friends. Which are the […]
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Merry Cat-mas! Two cats hoping to find loving homes before Christmas after months in RSPCA care
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Jixxy and Rupert are at the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in Cheshire The RSPCA is appealing to find homes for two special cats in their care who have spent months looking for their forever homes. Jixxy, a two-year-old grey and white cat came into the care of RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in August this year. […]
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The RSPCA’s Hillfield Animal Home in Burton upon Trent is hoping for a feline fairytale this Christmas – a new home for its longest-staying residents. Chesney, a 12-year-old British Shorthair, was once admired at pedigree cat shows, but is believed to have been initially given up for adoption when he became too old to compete. […]
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While we all want to treat our pets at Christmas, when it comes to food, many festive favourites can seriously harm them. As tempting as those puppy dog eyes may be, Christmas dinner can actually put our pets in serious danger. In order to avoid an emergency trip to the vet this Christmas, PDSA is advising […]
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Author: Dr Sandra McCune, Society for Companion Animals: The Christmas season is a time when we often think about loneliness and health. If we’re fortunate, we may try to spread some seasonal cheer to others. We might pop round to check on a neighbour who lives alone, meet up with friends we haven’t seen for […]
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Farrah has been looking to find her forever home for five months A 15-year-old black and white cat has written her Christmas letter to ‘Santa Paws’ asking for a loving home for Christmas. The golden oldie cat came into the care of the RSPCA Solent Branch in Portsmouth in July as her previous owner had […]
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A cat charity has issued a warning about the risks of buying underage kittens over the internet that could turn out to be sick or diseased. Cats Protection says that kittens are being taken from their mum too young and then sold online for the sake of profit, compromising the pet’s health and welfare. As […]
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The ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous Program Announces the Winners of its Unsung Heroes Awards
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Grab some tissue because the ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous program just announced the winners of the ‘Unsung Heroes’ Awards and shared several inspiring stories of staff and volunteers who go above and beyond to care for purrfectly impurrfect cats at cat welfare organizations. As for prizes, a total of $30,000 will be donated to […]
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“I’m meowditating. I won’t be disturbed. Purrrrr fang mew omni nom…..repeat…. Purrrrr fang mew omni nom …kneed feet…. Now hush ! No vacuum ! I won’t be disturbed. That exercise class went so well last night. I led her furry tiny tigers so Through all their paces: swift and soft and slow Those whirling fuzzballs […]
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Grace was unable to eat after tar caused chemical burns to her tongue, mouth and throat A stray cat had to be fed through a tube and nursed back to health after sticky tar caused chemical burns to her tongue, mouth and throat. Dedicated RSPCA staff spent three months nursing Grace back to health after […]
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Hi everyone, When my human got home the other day I decided that his lap was certainly comfier than some of my cat caves and beds. 😀 Yes? Sorry you are not allowed to move for the next hour or two! Signed by His Meowjesty King Oliver the Maker of Mischief
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Whilst it is understandable to be concerned if your cat has been given a diagnosis of a respiratory condition, such as feline asthma, requiring use of inhaled therapy, there is plenty that can be done to positively train for successful and safe daily treatment. International Cat Care‘s feline behaviour […]
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Plan ahead and think about how your pets fit into your Christmas plans Last Christmas wasn’t quite what we’d all hoped for. With much of the country locked down and families kept apart, this Christmas is sure to be bigger than ever. But with big Christmas plans afoot, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to […]
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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. Another purrfect entry from Bad Cat Chris. This beautiful black panther […]
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Volunteers are giving up their roast dinners to feed the neediest animals There will be approximately 5,000 animals in RSPCA care this Christmas and a dedicated team will give up their Christmas Day to ensure that all of their needs are met. The RSPCA has an incredible network of 7,000 volunteers who help walk dogs, […]
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Poppet had to have his leg amputated following an injury A three-legged cat who came into the RSPCA’s care in the summer is hoping to find his forever home in time for Christmas. Poppet, a three-year-old black and white cat, came into the care of the RSPCA Essex Havering and Harold Hill branch in July […]
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Feature Image Credit For the 12th day of December we have some fabulous tips for you on creating your own blog posts! Don’t have a blog of your own? No problem! We can publish your content for you if you email it to us at info@katzenworld.co.uk Cats are one of the most well-known pets in […]
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Feature Image from Unsplash How to Safely Move With a Cat Into a New Home Moving is stressful. You have legal obligations to fulfil, boxes to keep track of, and expensive agent fees to pay. On top of all that, you must ensure that your cat is safe and happy during the move so they […]
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Nugget the Kitten With Tail ‘Cut Off’ Rescued After Being Abandoned in McDonald’s Toilet
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Three-month-old kitten was abandoned in a McDonald’s toilet A kitten was abandoned in the toilet of a McDonald’s restaurant in London with his tail missing, believed to have been ‘cut off’. The three-month-old tabby was found by the cleaner at South Harrow McDonald’s on the morning of Halloween (Sunday 31 October) in the toilets of […]
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We have been sailing with our beautiful cats for over 13 years. They love coastal cruising and are famous around the south coast of the UK, various ports and pubs know exactly each of the cats by name upon our next return. This started as we live in the inner city and kitty had to […]
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PDSA’s advice to prospective owners With Christmas just around the corner, many families may be considering taking on a pet. However, with the many challenges that 2020 has thrown us, it can be easy to forget that life isn’t always as it is now. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains that although pets are a […]
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Arthur and Gabriel were rescued weeks apart but were reunited and rehomed Two blind kittens who were rescued from a builders’ yard and were reunited in a ‘Christmas miracle’ last winter are now living the life in a wonderful new home with other special needs cats. Ginger kitten Gabriel – named after the Christmas angel […]
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Scratching is instinctive for cats. From stretching to marking their territory, all cats need to scratch from time to time, even cats that are otherwise gentle. But this normal behavior can result in a lot of damage if directed at your favorite furniture. No one wants to come home to their new couch torn to […]
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Tucking into mince pies, advent calendars and a turkey dinner are all part of the fun at Christmas – but leading animal welfare charity Battersea is advising pet owners to be careful when planning their festive feast as some foods can be toxic to dogs and cats. In the most extreme cases, some foods can […]
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Cats are soulful, slender, and slightly crazy. Whether you’re a new cat owner or have years of experience, there are a few behaviour traits that people perhaps don’t talk about as much. First things first, cats do become bored easy. Yes, you heard it right. For all the people who get a cat because they […]
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Most of us look forward to the festive period, however, for cats Christmas may be a time of stress and risk of injury. As a species cats enjoy routine and are sensitive to changes in their environment, making the celebrations challenging. In addition, the season means certain toxic plants and food may be accessible to […]
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Chief Veterinary Officer warns the public about deceitful pet sellers Public warned against being ‘Petfished’ and to always research the person behind the pet Over a quarter (27%) of UK cat or dog owners say they noticed a suspicious seller or advert while purchasing their last cat or dog Defra’s Petfished campaign film urges 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. Tippi from LIVING WITH MY ANCESTORS sure is very long. 😀 Meet Mitzi… […]