Blasts from the Past: All Hail the Moon King Oliver

Hi everyone, We are back for another blast from the past of the adventures of Oliver & Nubia! Many of you have been emailing and messaging us on Social Media to find out what happened to his Meowjesty King Oliver after he crashed on the moon in his spaceship toilet. Today we are back for […]

RSPCA Appeals for Information After six Kittens Abandoned Inside Cat Carrier

Six 10-week-old kittens were squashed inside one cat carrier and found by a tree The RSPCA is appealing for information after six kittens were found inside a pink and black cat carrier by a member of the public in Abbey Wood, London. The 10-12 week old tabby and white kittens were found on Sunday 11 […]

Kuzumu Cat – Both Sister and Milk Mother

Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story from Kuzumu Hi everyone! I’m Kuzumu. My Family Photo I was  born in 2017. I have two little twin boys and a big daughter (She treats her brothers like their mother). We live with our owners in our garden house. Our owners (they are our family) have […]

New Series of Videos Help Caregivers Train Cats to use Asthma Inhalers

This article first appeared on iCatCare here. International Cat Care, in partnership with Trudell Animal Health, has created a series of videos to help caregivers train their cats to use asthma inhaler devices calmly and without fear. Asthma can affect cats just as it affects people. It’s a relatively common condition known by two terms; […]

Dirk and his 4cats Premium Cat Cuddly Cushion

Dirk couldn’t be happier because 4cats has a new Cuddly Cushion! You may have read the review about Dirk’s first cuddly cushion: he went absolutely mad. He loves this new one at least as much as the previous version, perhaps even more. So what’s new about this Cuddly Cushion? 4Cats uses a different fabric for […]

Purrsday Poetry: My Heart

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Floridaborne. My heart, wrapped in love, finds solace in your beauty. The laundry can wait. Floridaborne from TWO ON A RANT. If you would like to enter your own poems for Purrsday Poetry don’t forget to email info@katzenworld.co.uk

RSPCA Issues Collar Warning After Cat is Rescued With Awful Injury

The RSPCA has issued a warning over the dangers of cat collars after a cat is left with an awful injury. Black and white cat Geoff was found straying in Zetland Road, Stockton-on-Tees last month with his leg caught in his flea collar which had caused a nasty injury as he tried to struggle free. […]

The ARM & HAMMER Feline Generous Program and the ASPCA Award Three Cat Shelters with a total of $7,500 for the Most Heartwarming “Senior Tails”

The ARM & HAMME Feline Generous program and the ASPCA, selected three winning cat shelters and one pet parent from its “Senior Tails” giveaway. The Senior Tails giveaway, held during June in honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, was designed to celebrate senior shelter cats, who are often overlooked for adoption, and all the […]

Cats Protection Issues Safety Advice for Cats Ahead of Heatwave

With the UK set to experience a mini-heatwave at the end of this month, the UK’s leading feline welfare charity has some advice on keeping pet cats safe in the warm weather. Cats Protection, which helps around 200,000 cats each year, says that pale-coloured cats, or cats that have unpigmented white noses or ears, are […]

RSPCA Canterbury Branch Seeing Influx of Cats and Kittens as Lockdown has Ended

The branch in Kent has seen an influx of cats and kittens coming into their care The RSPCA Canterbury and District branch is caring for four abandoned kittens as the charity sees an influx of cats and kittens coming into its care. Four ginger kittens were abandoned in a taped up cardboard box and found […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 367)

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 is the other kitten I am fostering. Missy is her […]

10 Books to Read on Black Cat Appreciation Day

Black cat books

Black Cat Appreciation Day was created in 2011 by a man named Wayne H. Morris in honor of his late sister, who passed away on August 17th. June loved her black cat, Sinbad, who lived to be 20 years old. Sadly, Sinbad was reunited with June only two months after her passing. Since then, cat […]

Heightened Danger to Animals This Summer as Staycation Season Gets Underway, Warns RSPCA

Advice offered to UK holiday-makers as paddle-boarding, selfies, litter, barbecues and off-lead dogs present major hazards during the holiday months. Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, warns the RSPCA. Data from the animal charity reveals that reports about sick and injured animals double in […]

Oliver & Nubia: Speedballs! Give them to us now…

Hi everyone, It’s Nubia here today! Brother and I received some amazing toys from Germany. Some of you may already know how much I love things made of felt. Especially ball shaped items. 😀 So you can imagine my delight when the human unpacked some new felt balls! Nubia: But why are you holding it […]

Pets and Children Academic Research Presented by UK Experts

Leading UK academics and companion animal experts set to present the latest research exploring Animal-Assisted Interventions on child health and development The impact of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) on the development, health and wellbeing of children and young people, is the focus of a session to be held at the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) […]

Three-legged Moggy Minty Named National Cat of the Year 2021

A three-legged moggy who helps a six-year-old boy with severe learning difficulties and medical conditions has been named National Cat of the Year 2021. Minty, from Holywell, Wales, beat hundreds of other entries to be named overall winner in the nation’s biggest celebration of pet cats, organised by Cats Protection. The nine-year-old puss was recognised […]

Cooper the Water Loving Sphynx Cat

Hi everyone, Please find below a submission by Niklas Lundström and his cat Cooper: Cooper is a 9 year old Sphynx cat living in Sweden. He has attracted worldwide attention on major TV channels, social media, various magazines and even Hollywood celebrities have paid attention to him. Cooper is the cat who loves water. Every […]

Talking Cat

Cats talk. They don’t talk to each other much, but they do talk to us. It’s an interesting dynamic that tells us a lot about what they learn about humans when they live with them. Now, I don’t know about you, but I talk to mine as though they were humans. Full sentences, nicknames, what […]

The Best Ways To Furnish Your Home To Accommodate Your Furry Friend

There are many steps to take when you are furnishing your home for your furry friend. Cats can be a challenge because they have different needs than dogs, and what is comfortable for one cat may not work well for another. Cats can also be very particular when it comes to their living space, and […]

Purrsday Poetry: Bye Bye my Eldest Angel, Baby Bootsky Boy!

My dearest dancing darling little loon, My Sneaker Socks has left us late last night With one last soft sweet sigh breathed into light: He’s swept up to the stars, that all are strewn Like diamond fireflies, alive as June, All glimmering miracles, forever bright ! Now only angels see him with clear sight: He’s […]

Ghost Cat of Ocean Cove, a new Cat Cozy Mystery

Introducing GHOST CAT OF OCEAN COVE, A Tenth Life Cozy Mystery #1 A new feline cozy from Mollie Hunt, the author of the award-winning Crazy Cat Lady Mysteries. I know it’s a cliché, but I really am excited! August 17th (Black Cat Appreciation Day) I’ll be launching Ghost Cat of Ocean Cove, Book One in my […]

Cheerble Launches Drinkie, Your Pet’s Favorite Self-Cleaning Dispenser

The Cheerble company—the most backed pet toy brand in crowdfunding history—has finally found an ideal solution for keeping pets hydrated and their water dish always clean while their parents are away. After running 3 successful campaigns and delivering thousands of Wicked Bones, Wicked Balls and Cheerble Board Games to their backers, they finally launched their […]

5 Ways to Prepare to Leave Your Cat While You Travel

You’re finally taking a well-deserved vacation away from the day-to-day grind, but taking your four-legged feline along with you is out of the question. While cats are largely considered rather self-sufficient pets to have, when they’re accustomed to having humans around they can feel lonely, frustrated or stressed without you. You want the best for […]

Cat Fencing for British Shorthairs

This article first appeared on ProtectaPet. The British Shorthair is known for being stocky, solid and muscular. Often cat owners will choose to keep this beautiful breed as an indoor cat as cat theft becomes a growing concern in the UK. Recent research has proven that indoor cats once given outside access show improvement with maintenance behaviours […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 366)

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. “Teegy is enjoying life – he was adopted from a shelter […]

Zeldas little sister – Welcome Toffee!

A few months ago we were searching for a sibling for Zelda. Like a lot of other cat-parents we think that you can’t have an “only child”; especially, if the cat only lives in the flat and does not get a chance to meet other cats in the neighbourhood. Sure, there are exceptions but many cats […]

Appeal to find homes for five homeless cats at RSPCA Newport Animal Centre

Appeal to find homes for five homeless cats at RSPCA Newport Animal Centre Tess, Teddy, Toby, Pud and Kevin are looking for their forever homes August, 2021 The RSPCA is appealing to find loving homes in Newport for five homeless cats. RSPCA Newport Animal Centre is caring for five special cats who have been looking […]

Are You Cat Curious? #BeCatCurious #InternationalCatDay

August 6, 2021, Zaventem, Belgium – As International Cat Day approaches, Zoetis is raising awareness of the importance of regular visits to a veterinary clinic for cats. The company is sponsoring the #BeCatCurious cat owner campaign by International Cat Care (ICC), a charity which aims to educate owners about cat-friendly principles in a lead up […]

Battersea Celebrates International Cat Day With ‘Purr-Lympics’

While all eyes are on Tokyo this weekend for the Olympics closing ceremony, the cats at Battersea have been celebrating a little closer to home with an Olympics of their own at the leading animal charity’s London centre. Sunday 8 August marks not only the final day of Olympic sporting events in Tokyo but also […]

#BeCatCurious for International Cat Day on Sunday 8 August 2021

Strengthen the bond with your cat and help them learn with free guidance from feline experts this International Cat Day. We’ve all heard the old saying Curiosity Killed the Cat which serves as a warning not to be too inquisitive. However, a recent poll run by International Cat Care showed that for cats and their […]