I November midnight ambles in With scents of mice in alleyways. Twelve O’Clock!!!!!!!! The shivering deaths of chilly days! And now a whirling blizzard blows Clouds black as crows Across the lucent moon and silver stars, Above the gold eyed sky scrapers, whose towers, In harshness beat Upon the winds that dive unto the cars. […]
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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Advice & Tips
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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Jun
Jun
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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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May
May
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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May
May
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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Nov
Nov
Pets have a tendency to eat all sorts of strange things. And vet charity PDSA has seen it all – from dogs that have eaten socks and slippers, toys and even dentures to cats who’ve swallowed a needle and thread or eaten a metal clasp and plastic packaging. Pets get themselves into all sorts of […]
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Nov
Nov
Cats: It’s Time to Recognize How Awesome They Truly Are! Cats. Filling our lives with joy, occasional pain, and a broken vase or two, these little furballs never cease to amaze us with their confidence, independence, energy, and occasional hilarity. Whether it’s the constant poking of Christmas decorations or the claw sharpening against your new […]
18
Nov
Nov
Please find below a rescue story from our friends over at Mayhew When a heavily pregnant stray cat came across a seemingly abandoned property, she thought she’d found the perfect place in which to give birth and bring up her young kitten. However, unbeknownst to her, the property was in fact in the midst of […]
17
Nov
Nov
Cats Protection has launched its first ever branded range of products – The Cat Care Collection. The high quality range has been approved by the Cats Protection veterinary team and is available from www.cats.org.uk/shop and in selected Cats Protection shops in time for Christmas. The range comprises 18 products, two of which are exclusive – a litter […]
17
Nov
Nov
Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the link to the post/photo you’d like us to use. Please find below the photos for this week: Meet Rosie and La-di-dah […]
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Nov
Nov
A locked room. A dead man. The cat is the only witness, and he isn’t talking. A new Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery launched on National Cat Day, October 29th, 2020. “Cat Conundrum” finds our hero, sixty-something cat shelter volunteer Lynley Cannon, on the wild Washington coast with her friend, Special Agent Denny Paris. The […]
Charity, Mews
From Doncaster to Denmark – Microchip Details Solve International Missing Moggy Mystery
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Nov
Nov
A missing moggy found in Doncaster will be jetting off to be reunited with his owner after volunteers from Cats Protection used his microchip details to trace his owner – in Denmark. Ginger puss Zygfryd was taken in by Cats Protection’s Doncaster Branch after being found living as a stray at a car storage facility […]
Advice & Tips, international cat care
Want to Learn how to Communicate With Your Cat? New Study Suggests It’s All in The Eyes
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Nov
Nov
This article first appeared on iCatCare. A new study by a team of psychologists led by Dr Tamsin Humphrey and Professor Karen McComb has found that slow blink interactions with cats appear to be an indicator of positive emotions. ‘How can I communicate with my cat?’ is a question asked by every owner at some point. […]
Charity
Case Study: UK Faces ‘Pet Poverty’ Crisis as Thousands More Owners Forced Into Economic Hardship, Warns Vet Charity
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Nov
Nov
Case Study: Who: Sophie, a single parent and learning support assistant from Hornsey, North London who lost her job due to Covid-19. Pet: Skye, a rescue dog Sophie had taken in after her mother died suddenly of pancreatic cancer, to help her and her children cope with the grief. Skye suffered a ruptured gallbladder during lockdown, requiring emergency surgery. […]
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Nov
Nov
Donner’s Nocturnal (Mis)Adventure Some cats really love to explore the area around where they live and often bring back little souvenirs for their owners. If you’re lucky, it could just be discarded toy or slipper presented as a trophy won after a night of prowling around the neighbourhood. If you’re not so lucky it might […]
14
Nov
Nov
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story from Claudia about Rosie and La-di-dah: Early one morning, before anyone else woke up, I went out into my garden and found 5 newly born kittens under a rose bush, huddled together with no mom in sight. I looked closer, and was immediately drawn to a black […]
12
Nov
Nov
So, Langston Mughes, this was an ancestor Way back in years photography was new. The things that we don’t know now! How we view The world so differently! Oh how things were! She taught her daughters mewsic, you aver! And how to rhyme and dance and how she grew So famous, and that fine hullaballoo: […]
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Nov
Nov
The CATS (Cats And Their Stats) report is based on over 10,000 interviews with cat lovers and offers a unique and unrivalled insight into our relationship with one of the UK’s most favourite pets. Among the statistics: There are 10.2 million owned cats in the UK – one for every six people Cat ownership is highest among 28 […]
Guest Cats
Puzzle Paws – The Pawsome Puzzle Helping Aid Cat Rescue One Treat At A Time By The Kitty Café
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Nov
Nov
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest post by Kitty Cafe: It is important we understand the impact the current global pandemic has had on our furry felines. Many of our kitties are advised to stay indoors if there hoomans are in the vulnerable category, which can be hard on our furry companions. It is […]
11
Nov
Nov
Cats are once again being discriminated against, not only in favor of dogs, but Miniature Horses, as well! Yes, that is a cat. On a leash. In the halls of Congress. Yes. That Congress. And yes, you did read that right. Meet Nicky, the trained and registered Service Dog . Nicky Rheinstein, aka #SpaceCat, has […]
Charity, Mews
Battersea Welcomes Progress Of Westminster Bill To Introduce Five-year Sentences for Animal Cruelty Offences
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Nov
Nov
Battersea has welcomed the progress of crucial new legislation to increase sentences for animal cruelty offences as it finally took one step closer to becoming law. The leading animal welfare charity has campaigned for many years to increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty from six months to five years – a call supported by tens […]
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Nov
Nov
Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the link to the post/photo you’d like us to use. Please find below the photos for this week: Meet Gracie. She’s 11 […]
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Nov
Nov
Hi everyone, Have you or your feline friend ever wanted to appear in the news? Now is your chance! We are looking for content for our November and December schedule. And remember we cover everything cat related from events and poetry to a day in the life of your companion! No story is too small […]
09
Nov
Nov
A couple who were devastated when their much-loved cat died after being shot near their home have backed Cats Protection’s campaign for air guns to be licensed. Katherine Brown, 27, and partner Tom were in their garden in Bristol when their 15-month-old cat Alaska staggered home in agony. Despite rushing her to an emergency vet, […]
08
Nov
Nov
Chloe Mackintosh has been named ‘Vet Nurse of the Year 2020’ by Blue Cross pet charity. Chloe is a veterinary nurse at RSPCA in Harmsworth, North London and was nominated for her passion and commitment to animal welfare. In addition to her full-time job she also finds time to write a blog, ‘The Charity Vet Nurse’, which […]
08
Nov
Nov
Leading animal welfare charity Battersea has urged struggling pet owners facing an uncertain financial future to think rescue first, after a Maine Coon cat was abandoned in a park with a note saying his owner had lost their job during lockdown and could no longer afford to care for him. The handwritten note from the […]
Advice & Tips
Nearly a Third of Dog or Cat Owners Would Not Take Their Pet to the Vet Due to Fear of Expensive Vet Bills
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Nov
Nov
Over a third (37%) of cat or dog owners do not have an insurance policy for their pet 30% of dog or cat owners would refrain from taking their cat or dog to the vets due to the potential cost of treatment Over a quarter (28%) of cat or dog owners whose pet has needed […]
07
Nov
Nov
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Martha about Trebuchet & Blitz: Are the oldest (10) and youngest (1.5) cats in the household. He was adopted from a shelter at age 5 months. My friend found her in his rural yard as a tiny baby, fed her until she and her sister could […]
The Friday Art Cat
The Friday Art Cat: Cat Companions Helped Shape Artist’s Animal Ambitions @chalmersnewspr and @ArtistBlakey
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Nov
Nov
Hampshire animal portrait artist Georgea Blakey admits she has a particular soft spot when it comes to painting cats after being surrounded by them her whole life. Georgea, whose anticipated London exhibition was closed down by COVID-19, was made a Senior Art Scholar at St Pauls Girls School and studied at Chelsea College of Art. […]
06
Nov
Nov
Building a cat tower requires doing some research and understanding your cat’s behaviour. It’s not an easy task. In fact, there may be instances where you build one, only to tear it down after you’ve seen how your cat is using it. Here are some tips for building the best cat tower for your pet. […]
05
Nov
Nov
Under the Covers by Rachael Ikins When you grew old, I didn’t see your fur’s patchiness, didn’t ponder your meds as I crushed them into cooked chicken breast every morning with an unspoken prayer that you would eat. And you ate, until one last June dawn when cotton floated through the air from the willows […]
05
Nov
Nov
This post first appeared on iCatCare We’re looking at permethrin this month in our Keeping Cats Safe campaign. Permethrin is an insecticide sometimes found in flea treatment products for dogs that is extremely toxic to cats. Even a very small quantity can have very serious affects. If you think you may have applied a flea product […]
04
Nov
Nov
Hi everyone, We are back for another blast from the past of The amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia! Siblings tend to get along “most” of the time but at times they try to shift blame on the other and of course the same as for humans applies to cats as well… So what happened […]