http://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-russia-war-cat-army-social-media/ [the opening video can be viewed with this URL] War cats: Ukraine enlists feline friends in fight against Russia But Russia is fighting back with its own front-line feline videos. By VERONIKA MELKOZEROVA in Kyivand EVA HARTOGSHARE JANUARY 23, 2024 5:28 PM CET Wars are fought by soldiers using bullets, shells and missiles, but also … Continue reading Cats are part of Ukraine forces
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Pets truly can be like human family
https://apple.news/AMFJpXucAT6-rJNe2GyK6gQ Pets Really Can Be Like Human Family And calling some pet owners the “parents” of their dogs or cats might be the best shorthand for these relationships.By Katherine J. Wu, published January 16, 2024, 8amFor the 10 years they were together, Kristen de Marco and her terrier Gracie were inseparable. De Marco brought her dog … Continue reading Pets truly can be like human family
TNR leaves predatory cats free to kill massive numbers of birds plus
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/01/01/how-the-no-kill-movement-betrays-its-name How the “No Kill” Movement Betrays Its Name By keeping cats outdoors, trap-neuter-release policies have troubling consequences for city residents, local wildlife—and even the cats themselves. By Jonathan Franzen, published December 25, 2023 his past June, at the height of kitten season in Los Angeles, Gail Raff got a call for help from the neighborhood … Continue reading TNR leaves predatory cats free to kill massive numbers of birds plus
World’s deadliest cat is deceptively cute
https://apple.news/Amo8dr9M3QhWJks6QolMcHg The world’s deadliest cat is deceptively cute. Meet Gaia. By Justine McDaniel for the Washington Post January 4, 2024 at 2:16 p.m. EST [click thru for photos] Gaia, an 8-month-old black-footed cat, in her enclosure at Utah's Hogle Zoo. (Utah's Hogle Zoo) She weighs less than three pounds, she makes you go aww, and she’s one … Continue reading World’s deadliest cat is deceptively cute
Cat coronavirus strain spreading across Cyprus
https://apple.news/AU63fLEQcSu-TlmsPH2x8vA CAT CORONAVIRUS: A NEW VARIANT IS SPREADING IN CYPRUS from BBC Science Focus Magazine The new strain has killed thousands of felines on the island and at least one cat in the UK has been infected You may have heard reports of a cat in the UK having been infected with a new coronavirus … Continue reading Cat coronavirus strain spreading across Cyprus
Forever homes found for every animal at shelter for first time in 47 years
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/12/29/dog-adoption-pennsylvania-shelter-rescue/ For first time in 47 years, every animal at this Pa. shelter was adopted ‘It’s incredible, especially since just two weeks before, our kennels were almost full,’ said Abigail Avery, the director of the Adams County SPCA By Cathy Free for the Washington Post December 29, 2023 at 9:33 a.m. EST Somebody dumped 10 small … Continue reading Forever homes found for every animal at shelter for first time in 47 years
Why does your cat follow you everywhere?
thediscerningcat.com/why-does-my-cat-follow-me-everywhere/ Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere? 13 Top Reasons Why By: AuthorAmanda OBrien Posted onLast updated: November 19, 2023 Cats have a reputation for being stand-offish and often disinterested. But this reputation can often be very wrong. I have a Siberian cat Alexei and he loves following me around the house. Alexei isn’t unique – many cats … Continue reading Why does your cat follow you everywhere?
Why do Siamese cats have darker colors on their faces, feet and tail?
https://apple.news/AOirMpzxrTXqBblwBLREV-A How Siamese cats change their colors A genetic mutation known as the Himalayan gene has made this breed’s fur extra sensitive to temperature—but also leaves them vulnerable to certain health problems. The first Siamese (pictured, a pair of cats in Newton, Massachusetts) arrived in the United States in 1879 as a gift from the … Continue reading Why do Siamese cats have darker colors on their faces, feet and tail?
Cats have 276 facial expressions. Why?
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/cats-facial-expressions-pets-behavior [click thru for video and photos] Cats have 276 facial expressions. Why? Famously aloof felines may be more expressive than we thought. A new study looks at how cats interact with each other, and with us. An orange tabby displays one of the key signs that it's happy and content: Rotating its ears forward. … Continue reading Cats have 276 facial expressions. Why?
We now know HOW cats purr, but not why
https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/10/we-now-know-how-cats-purr-why-they-purr-is-still-up-for-debate/ "HAPPY KITTY, SLEEPY KITTY, PURR PURR PURR" — We now know how cats purr—why they purr is still up for debate Studies of excised cat larynxes reveal role of connective tissues embedded in vocal folds. JENNIFER OUELLETTE - 10/5/2023, 2:46 PM Enlarge / "They excised what, now?" Puck is nonetheless intrigued by new findings about the mechanisms behind … Continue reading We now know HOW cats purr, but not why
Ways to be a better cat owner
https://www.wackojaco.com/en/tricks-better-cat-useful-owner Useful Tips And Tricks That Will Make Anyone A Better Cat Owner Jason Pasos Published 9 months ago This article was originally published on OpossumSauce If you've ever owned a cat, then you probably know how much of an enigma they can be. Unlike dogs, they don't usually run up to you with a ball … Continue reading Ways to be a better cat owner
Did you know that cheetahs meow?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-12644133/video-showing-cheetahs-meow-like-cats-not-lions-roar-shocks-people.html [click thru the link to TikTok to hear the meow] Moment cheetah MEOWS like a kitten! Video of deadly predator sounding like a cute cat leaves wildlife fans stunned People shocked to learn that cheetahs cannot roar, but meow like cats instead By ZAC CAMPBELL PUBLISHED: 08:05 EDT, 22 October 2023 | UPDATED: 09:55 EDT, 22 October 2023 Cheetahs … Continue reading Did you know that cheetahs meow?
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