In our last article, we told you about our photo projects documenting the secret lives of street cats in Riga. But when the weather gets colder, we worry about the cats we see around our neighbourhood. They may be pets whose owners left them outside, or they could be homeless cats, who are afraid of […]
A PET IS NOT JUST FOR “LIKES” – Pet-lovers urged to “put love above likes” as it is revealed one in seven choose pets that would get more likes on social media – The UK is well documented as a nation of animal lovers, so it should come as no surprise that we have just as […]
Hi everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Paul who writes about his three favorite things – travel, food, and, of course, cats – in his blog paulseestheworld.com. This post is an excerpt from a series of posts about big cats and other animals in Botswana, Africa. This post is video and photo highlights looking at […]
Here in the UK we are a nation of pet lovers. Whether it is a cat, dog, horse or lizard, our pets are more than just an animal to us. There are our companions, our friends and in the most part, our family. Pampering your pet isn’t exactly budget friendly so if you are trying […]
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Sooz and is a tribute to Prudence! And as many of you probably know one of our own kitties is black and noise like Pru so this was especially heartbreaking to us. Dear Prudence… The black cat who changed my life. Just writing that makes my heart skip a beat. […]
Crazy tuna-induced dreams.
Hi everyone, It’s Nubia here today! How are you all? As you can see from the feature image I got a super cool new present! Nubia: When it first arrived I was a bit suspicious… You know what us cats are like! And it looked very bristly… Nubia: But it quickly became clear that this brush […]
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Fny. I breathe. In, out. In, out. Every breath lets me sink, deeper into relaxation. Deeper into myself. Deeper into the Earth. I breathe. In, out. In, out. Every breath lets — SNIFF SNIFF PURRRRRRRRRR. I tease my eyes open just a bit and […]
All right, before I tell you about the JW Cataction Rattle Ball, I want to share something personal with you. First of all, I love pink! It’s such a cool colour. My litter tray is pink, I have some pink toys and my scratching posts are pink too. Apologies, the sofas I meant… But that’s […]
Hi everyone, As promised please find below the latest entry from the Cats at the Bar archive. This picture from the CATB archives made me wonder how many cats are able to enjoy the outdoor world? Are your cats indoor or outdoors? Do you have your garden enclosed to keep them safe? More from the CATB […]
5 most common non-food items swallowed by pets Anyone with a dog, cat, puppy or kitten will know what inquisitive creatures they are. They will investigate anything and everything they encounter, and that sometimes that involves chewing and swallowing objects they really shouldn’t! Thankfully, most objects our pets choose to swallow are small enough to […]
Hi everyone, Today we would like to start of our series of posts about the Nottingham (UK) based cat cafe Kitty Cafe. This cafe is quite special and different to the regular cat cafes around the UK and even some other countries. What is different you are asking? Most of the cats in this cafe […]
Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! Oh, and if you haven’t subscribed to our newsletter yet, why not sign up by clicking here to never miss a TRT again. We have setup a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our new […]
NAIL TRIMMING 101 For most pet owners, nail trimming is a necessary evil. Unfortunately, our pets tend to think its more evil than necessary. Here are a few quick pointers on keeping your pets nails in tip-top shape, while avoiding the typical stresses associated with nail trimming. Take your time and go slowly. There’s no […]
WESTPORT CAT COLONY The coastal hamlet of Westport is a well known destination for clammers, fishermen, kite flyers and… cat colony fanciers?! Well this one at least! For me, no trip to Westport is complete without a visit to the abandoned cat colony on the northern most tip of town to try and spy one […]
Hi everyone, Please find a very important rescue story of our friends over at the PDSA below. Without the important work of the PDSA we wouldn’t want to think what would happen to cats such as Tuppence! Additionally if you happen to have any information that could help the police track down the person that attacked […]
I am toying with the idea of publishing a little book of dreams. The featured image here is called Dreams of Dishes and this was exactly how I found Bubu one Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t the first time we had spotted him fast asleep in the plastic drainer on the kitchen sink, but I hadn’t […]
If you’re a cat lover, you might want or need to take your cat abroad with you at some point in the future. But travelling with pets can be stressful, particularly if they’re not used to it. You’ve got to take them out of their comfort zone and put them in strange, unusual places. Whilst […]
Hi everyone, Today’s guest post comes from Jo Ellen and is a heart breaking story of love and cats!: IN REMEMBRANCE OF MITRY “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” Gandhi. A dusty gold-tone frame contains 4 pictures that rested face down on the same shelf for years. But they weren’t […]
Lily and Vitali are two relatively calm cats, do not destroy anything, except … except the chili plants and the salvinia. They destroy only those, however, without touching the rest of the garden. And your cats? What do they like to destroy? Are they selective or that kind of feline tornado that destroys anything? Tell […]
Hi everyone, So from the feature image were you able to guess what I was sitting in? No? Yes? Well here is another picture! Nubia: Does this make it easier to guess? Nubia: So you think it’s a basket? Well that’s almost right… It’s a basket style bed on top of my shiny new TiggaTower. […]
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Bobbi Katz. CAT KISSES Sandpaper kisses On a cheek or a chin That is the way For a day to begin Sandpaper kisses A cuddle, a purr I have an alarm clock Covered with fur (Written by Bobbi Katz) If you would like to […]
I bet you are wondering what Manything is.. Manything is an app that turns your Iphone,iPad or iPod into a sophisticated monitoring camera with Manything. With live feeds,unlimited recording, motion alerts and more. To get started you would need an iPod oe your smartphone and having a Joby Griptight micro stand to hold your iPod or […]
A Mother’s Day Bouquet to Die For By Dr. Jeremy Campbell BVSc, MANZCVS (Feline Med) RCVS Advanced Practitioner (Feline Medicine) MRCVS Mother’s Day is fast approaching and it is the perfect time to celebrate our lovely mothers and all they have done for us with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. These treats which spell happiness […]
You’ll never know who had diarrhea in the litter box. You never know who shat out a red string. Or a gold thread. Or a rubber band (or two). You don’t know who left the surprise pile of puke in the kitchen. Or the hallway. Or in the precise place you step when you get […]
Hi everyone, Today we are looking at the book The Cats Who Crossed Over From Paris by R.F. Kristi. The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris: Enchanting New Book for Kids & Animal Lovers; Hailed “Fantastic!” by Critics. Out of all pets, cats have a distinct personality and aura of seriousness that makes them some […]
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A mother cat and her kittens share a very special bond. Adorable and very tiny, newborn kittens rely on their mother for warmth, food and protection. As they take their wobbly first steps and begin exploring the world the mother cat guides them along, showing them what is good to eat, how to drink water […]
There are a lot of cats living on the street all over the world. And, one of the European city, Riga is not an exception. There are hundreds of feral cats. One of the local cat care non-profit organization decided to show the world street cats who deserve our love, care and attention. Cat Care […]
Hi everyone, Today we have a heart breaking story from the Mayhew Animal Home. Please do share with everyone to highlight the importance of neutering your cat and of course to watch out for poor abandoned and stray cats and kittens at this cold time of the year that might be in need of our […]