Part bed, part hiding space, part lookout post-cat owners can now buy a specialist multi-functional cat bed previously only available to welfare experts and vets. The award-winning Hide & Sleep® has been designed by the UK’s largest cat charity Cats Protection to meet the unique needs of cats – providing them with a secret den […]
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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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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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Transform Playtime with These Safe and Fun DIY Cat Toys
Upgrade playtime: Try these safe DIY cat toys now! [...]
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Adopt These Kid Friendly Cat Breeds for a Happy Family
Choose These Cat Breeds for a Joyful, Kid-Friendly Home [...]
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Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Barbara about her cat Peanut: One chilly morning four years ago in the middle of November, I was walking to my mailbox, when I met a neighbor for the first time. I never saw her before and we talked a little bit. She then, out of […]
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The animal welfare charity has seen a 166% increase in searches for cats on its website The RSPCA has seen a huge surge in searches for cats as new figures show that on average the charity rehomes two cats every hour. There was a 166% increase in searches for cats on the RSPCA’s FindAPet website […]
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Nov
Nov
Hi everyone, It’s me Freya here today! As you can probably tell from the photos these were taken on one of those rare sunny days here in the UK and my humans decided that outside is just as good as inside for some fun time with the 4cats Classic Cat Wrestler. I especially love the […]
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Nov
Nov
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Leslie Noyes: Cat Dreams chittering softly sleeping kitten stirs in dreams paws prepare to pounce. who knows what she hunts behind tightly shuttered eyes? mew! she cries, sweet dreams. By Leslie Noyes at Praying for Eyebrowz http://www.nananoyz5forme.com If you would like to enter your […]
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Rebekah Lane and Kevin G. Becker team up for epic EDM Cat music Kickstarter Off-Broadway director Rebekah Lane and acclaimed composer and transmedia artist Kevin G. Becker announced today their debut music album, DJ Bubbs and the Cat Tracks: Songs that Give You Pause — launched today on Kickstarter. In this epic album, songs include […]
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Nov
Nov
Catnip Pop Tarts from a House of Dreams, by Mollie Hunt, Cat Writer House of Dreams in Portland Oregon is the little cat shelter with a big heart. The volunteers at this free-roam, no-kill, all-volunteer-run shelter do more than take care of cats, however. They also chip in to make handcrafted items which they sell […]
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Nov
Nov
With Bonfire night nearly upon us, it’s important to know how to soothe our fearful furry-friends and help them stay calm as possible. PDSA Vet Nina Downing said: “Fireworks can result in severe anxiety in our pets; causing them to freeze with fear, soil themselves, or even injure themselves in their attempt to hide or […]
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Nov
Nov
The following post first appeared on iCatCare here and highlights the importance of supporting the charity. The worldwide population of unowned cats is hard to predict with any accuracy, but estimates put it as high as half the total global number of cats. Unowned cat populations are spiralling out of control in some countries that […]
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Nov
Nov
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. Our friend Brutus is back for another week of tummy cuddles! […]
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The ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous Program Launches “Unsung Heroes” Awards to Celebrate Staff and Volunteers at Cat Welfare Organizations and Will Donate a Total of $30,000 #FelineGenerous #UnsungHeroes
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Nominate an unsung hero at FelineGenerousHeroes.com by Nov 20th for a chance to win cash donations, an award, and a year’s supply of cat litter! Happy National Cat Day! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate, the ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous program just launched the ‘Unsung Heroes’ Awards to recognize the most inspiring staff […]
*** Warning upsetting images *** The black and white female kitten called Morritz died after being put on a full cycle as punishment by her owner for going to the toilet in the house A woman from Essex has been disqualified indefinitely from keeping all animals after she put her 12-week-old kitten in a washing […]
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RSPCA staff fear potential adopters will be put off of black cat Little Rob due to his Frankenstein stitches The RSPCA is looking for the purr-fect Howl-oween home for a cat who has been dubbed ‘Frankenstein’s cat’. Little Rob arrived at RSPCA Sheffield on 17 September after being rescued as a stray by inspectors with […]
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On average, 430 insurance claims for cats are made every day of October Dental treatment is the most common ailment Pet ownership rose from 41 percent of households to 59 per cent during lockdown It isn’t just Halloween which is frightening for felines as October sees a spike in cat insurance claims compared to the […]
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With the winter months just around the corner, fireworks will be at the forefront of most outdoor festivities. Although both adults and children alike thoroughly enjoy magical displays this time of year, this often isn’t the case for our furry friends at home. The flashing bangs not only frighten our pets but cause us, as […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Marie about her cat Marty: Tamara was a special cat who lived with me for 10 years. She was very timid and anxious, she would hide for days when there were big changes (moving home). Tamara was not an active cat, preferring to spend most of […]
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With National Cat Day fast approaching, have you ever wondered if your cat loves you as much as you love her, or him? You will be astonished by what science says! 29 October 2021 is National Cat Day and SCAS wants to take this opportunity to celebrate cats as companion animals. Stereotypes of cats as […]
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Top tips to keep your pets safe and calm this All Hallows’ Eve Boo! Halloween is the scariest night of the year as trick or treaters descend on our streets in search of candy and October 31 can also be fright night for our pets. Loud knocks at the door, ghoulish costumes, and screams could […]
Hi everyone, Please find below an entry in Purrsday Poetry by Martin H. Samuel: In a race on the savannah fleet of foot is the cheetah at up to 75 mph no animal can beat her and with a top speed of 50 mph lion is the second fastest cat tho’ at 38 mph a […]
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They may have scary names but these purr-fect pets have lots of love to give These spook-tacular pets are hoping they’ll find eternal homes this Howl-oween. While they may have creepy names, they have lots of love to give to the right family this Adoptober. Can you give one of these fur-bulous furries a forever […]
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Lily’s Kitchen asks people to pledge # PeaceForPets and limit pets’ stress this Bonfire Night
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The pet brand is urging the public to only set off fireworks between 7-8pm to help nervous pets Lily’s Kitchen starts petition for fireworks to only take place between 7-8pm on 5th November Resident vet offers tips on how to comfort pets on Bonfire Night This Bonfire Night, Lily’s Kitchen – the award-winning producer of proper food for pets – is […]
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Today is National Black Cat Day! It’s reported that black cats in homing/rescue centres take longer than cats of other colours to find homes, but there have been some reassuring findings that this is changing. In celebration of black cats, we’re countering some of the negative superstitions associated with them by looking at some of […]
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Halloween can be very stressful for your cat who may be startled by all of the unfamiliar sights and sounds, and who may also face additional dangers. With this in mind, the team at the Republic of Cats have shared their top tips for keeping your cat safe and happy during the spooky season. The leaves have turned […]
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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. “New Jersey has gone from 90 degrees to 50 degrees. Fortunately […]
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Oliver: While I was happily sleeping when my… …decided to have the biggest yawn attack ever and wake me up!!! @_@ Nubia: Hey now! Not everyone can fall asleep so easily… Oliver: Right and why do you have such big and pointy and SHARP looking teeth? Nubia: Same as you silly… Signed by His Meowjesty […]
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RSPCA Rescue Cat Missing for 24 Days who was Found Trapped on 40 Feet High Roof of Sainsbury’s Depot
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Millie has been reunited with her grateful owner and is now recovering from her ordeal A cat which had been missing for 24 days and was found trapped on a 40 high roof of Sainsbury’s depot in Blackpool has been reunited with her grateful owner following a rescue operation carried out by the RSPCA. Milly […]
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Kitten Found Loving new Home After Needing Emergency Care for Broken Bones and Fractured Ribs
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A four month old kitten who needed emergency care after being rushed into Blue Cross with a raft of injuries including a suspected broken leg and head wound has found a loving new home after months of treatment and care by the national pet charity. Vets were unsure the poor kitten would pull through because […]
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Preparing pets for one of the loudest nights of the year The last thing a pet owner wants to see is their furry friend upset, but sadly this can happen for many with fear and anxiety around Bonfire Night. Due to their enhanced senses, animals can find the loud bangs, vibrations and flashes from fireworks […]
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Preparing to bring a new pet into the home is a big step and there are a few things to consider before doing so. Cats are extremely sensitive to the smells of other cats and dogs, so in order to integrate them as smoothly as possible and make them feel comfortable in a new environment, […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Bonnie: On mothers day i went to my daughters house on an invite from her and my grandson to have lunch at their fav restaurant. She does animal rescue and had gotten a 3 month kitten the day before. This kitty was found in a bush […]