ISBN: 9781797203782 Price: £12.99 Publication Date: 1st of June 2021 Freddie Mercury, Sylvia Rivera, Alison Bechdel, Dusty Springfield. This book is a celebration of queer icons of the past and present and their furry feline friends. From images of lost legends such as Josephine Baker and James Baldwin, to snapshots of contemporary trailblazers like comedian Tig […]
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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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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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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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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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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Written by Buddy, translated by Anna Shannon When I was returned to the shelter, I didn’t know if that was what these humans did with all cats, or if they just didn’t like me. I felt depressed in the shelter, getting litter everywhere in my cage and having my naps interrupted by humans tapping on […]
Charity, Mews
RSPCA Welcomes Government Animal Action Plan and Urges Them to be Courageous in Delivering it
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Enforcement and funding will be crucial charity warns The RSPCA has welcomed the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare and urged them to ‘have courage’ in delivering it. An unprecedented coalition of 50 animal welfare charities called for the UK Government to take a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to redefine our relationship with animals through a new […]
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Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here back to remind you all about my tips and advice around how to stop those of us that eat too quickly from overstuffing. Our humans have been getting loads of messages about this over the last few weeks so we figured best to push this post back up to […]
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O how this glorious tiger leaps along The heights and in orange splendor braves the snow ! Her gorgeous grandeur, though the wild winds blow, Like sunrise or like fire shines bright and strong ! All autumn’s glory when the days prolong The Indian Summer’s warming harvest glow, Like pumpkins, maple leaves, day lilies’ grow, […]
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With the number of pet thefts on the rise, owners have been offered help and advice on how to protect their furry friends. The penny-pinching team at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have collated the best tips on how to protect much-loved pets from theft, as the number of crimes has come to an all-time high during the lockdown. […]
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A cat who was found straying after his owner passed away has been found a loving new home by national pet charity Blue Cross. The two-year-old ginger cat was found curled up on a doorstep in Fulham and was unable to stand on one of his paws. His finder, who brought him into the charity’s […]
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Some people choose to involve their pets on their wedding day, but many people, including those who don’t have pets, may still want to add something more memorable to the big day. When cats, dogs or even the family goldfish just aren’t enough to give your wedding the edge it deserves, you can hire other […]
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How to recognise the signs this Dementia Action Week (17 – 23 May) and what you can do to help We know that dementia significantly affects the lives of many, and the outcomes can have a huge impact on individuals’ day-to-day lives. But unfortunately, most of us aren’t aware that our pets can experience a similar […]
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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. “his is how Kizzy looks after trip to vet for scan! […]
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Have you noticed that cats tend to choose to sit and lay in random boxes instead of taking a nap in their own comfy cat bed which probably costs a lot of money? You can prevent this from happening by DIY-ing a cat bed by using a wooden box which not only costs a fraction […]
Advice & Tips, Charity
50 Animal Charities Unite to Urge Government not to Waste ‘Once in a Generation’ Opportunity to Protect Animals
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An unprecedented coalition of 50 animal welfare charities is urging the UK Government not to waste a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to redefine our relationship with animals through a new animal health and welfare strategy. The group has released a new vision for animal welfare “Act Now For Animals” – setting out the sector’s priorities for creating […]
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Two adventurous cat-lovers are calling for others to follow their lead and swap small cats for large ones by signing up to Cats Protection’s Nepal Trek and Tiger Conversation Experience next year. Despite living at opposite ends of the country, Julia Cieslak from Cambridgeshire and Shannon Watkin from Tyneside will travel to South Asia together […]
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The following article first appeared in iCatCare: Discussions around keeping cats strictly inside, or providing them with some form of outdoor access, can often be a divisive issue, with owners having strong but opposing views. Rae Foreman-Worsley These views might differ based on where a person lives and their general lifestyle, meaning relative proportions of indoor only versus […]
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Words by Tina Nayeri Rescued from the busy streets of Tenman-cho, Japan, by his owners CJ and Ryan, Gershwin the cat dodged a life as a young stray to become a confident adventurer with his new humans. Their chance meeting marks the day that all their lives changed forever. This audacious and equally charming tabby […]
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The below story was submitted by Marcia B. Mimi was found in the middle of an isolated highway on a bitterly cold night. A friend of ours went around her thinking she was dead, then backed up because she was not ‘flat’ enough. Lucky for us she backed her one-ton pickup and trailer back the […]
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The following is a free course provided by iCatCare: This short course is aimed at people who want to know more about cats and especially those who want to do something to help unowned cats. It is available to anyone with an interest in helping unowned cats but would be of particular benefit to those […]
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Hi everyone, It’s Oliver here today with an update from Katzenworld HQ. 😀 You may remember that we told you about our surprise box from FreakMEOWt. Well today we are back with another look at their awesome catnip toys. Oliver: This looks a bit like that fishy stuff the humans sometimes bring home after work. […]
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I used to see her coming. I used to see her going. Running a short nervous run or tip-pawing. I used to spot her in the bushes after sunset, ready to spread all over someone’s carpet. I could see her even when the fog was thick as vail, happily waving her big bushy tail. She’d […]
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This May, cats will be in the spotlight with specialist cat insurer, Agria Pet Insurance, dedicating the month to celebrating the differences that makes every cat special, while supporting those in rescue. Agria’s recent survey of the current situation in the UK’s cat rescues confirmed some uncomfortable statistics – including that 80% of cats are […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
2020 ‘The Six Stages of Cats’ Photography Competition Winner – Jossie Ng from the UK
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Hi everyone, Every year iCatCare runs their popular photo competition. The 12 winners of these competitions always feature in the charity’s annual calendar. And over the next few weeks we will be sharing the stories of each of the winners here on the blog! He is Aaron , 18 years old , the super senior […]
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The following article has kindly been written for us by the Vital Pet Club – @VitalPetClub on FB & IG. Are you welcoming a new fluff-ball to your home, but wondering how to handle the introduction with your existing pets? There are a few things you can do to help to reduce the risk of conflict […]
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It’s week two of the Agria CatWalk & your second chance to win up to £1,000 for the UK cat rescue of your choice! This week @agriapetuk will be donating another £2,500 to UK cat rescues chosen by you as we embrace those ‘Messy Models’! The Agria CatWalk celebrates the ‘anti-model’ We know that every […]
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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. “This is not my cat but one that is shared here […]
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By 4Paws, a leading provider of pet insurance for dogs, cats and rabbits. It’s no secret that the pandemic has had a profound impact on individuals, families and businesses right across the UK. Cat charities and organisations, in particular, have been drastically affected by restrictions — unable to welcome current and would-be cat lovers into […]
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Since lockdown began, there has been an influx of cats coming into Wood Green, The Animals Charity with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Since these cats have more specific needs than non-infected cats, including access to enclosed gardens, it takes significantly longer for them to be rehomed. Thanks to Wood Green’s partnership with ProtectaPet, new owners […]
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Not always known for their eco creds, these incredible period properties buck the trend. Cats can now climb Britain’s property ladder after designers have created a unique paw’tfolio of heritage homes – perfect for the property and feline lover. In a bid to raise awareness of the amount of cat litter going to landfill, sustainable […]
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Drivers are being advised on how to keep their four-legged family members safe on the way to appointments and during road trips. The motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have compiled their advice for travelling with cats, with the top priority being to keep them safe. The Highway Code states that all animals must be suitably restrained […]
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Pet owners are being warned about deadly, toxic, and harmful plants commonly found in the garden. The experts at Lazy Flora, a plant subscription site, have revealed a list of things growing in gardens, that need removing when curious pets are around. Safety at home for pets to be able to roam freely is paramount. […]
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Hi everyone, The below guest story was submitted by Jacqueline C.: Tabitha is a five year old bottle fed foster cat who is quite an electronics wiz. She is all paws when she sees an iPhone, iPad or iMac – she even sends texts! She shares home with Maverick, a Maine Coon mix, and a […]