https://apple.news/AiioSe86EReCfSEtaxxYJtA How Do Cats Purr? Scientists May Now Have an Answer Sarah Kuta for Smithsonian Magazine Published October 11, 2023 2:39 p.m. Because of their size, cats have relatively short vocal cords—so how are they able to produce such low-frequency sounds when purring? Pixabay Cats can be mysterious creatures to begin with, but their ability to purr … Continue reading Scientists have figured out (finally) how cats purr →

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/cats-ships-navy-history HISTORY & CULTURE The forgotten history of cats in the navy Sailors embraced their feline colleagues, giving them tiny uniforms and their very own hammocks. But cats are natural outlaws—so it couldn’t last forever. Arthur Pidgeon, center, and other U.K. Royal Navy sailors pose by a rum barrel in 1914 with the ship cats … Continue reading Forgotten history of cats in the navy →

https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2023/03/dear-annie-considering-dropping-off-your-cat-out-in-the-country-farmer-says-please-dont.html Dear Annie: Considering dropping off your cat out in the country? Farmer says please don’t Published: Mar. 26, 2023, 4:00 p.m. By Annie Lane Dear Annie: I am writing to you so you can educate people on what happens to cats when they are dropped off at a farm. I live on one, so I see … Continue reading If you have an unwanted cat, please don’t drop it off near a farm →

newatlas.com/pets/dog-personality-breed-age-puppy-socialization/ Dog personality determined by much more than breed, study finds By Paul McClure, published May 30, 2023 A study has found that a dog's personality is determined by more than breed, environmental factors also play an important role Depositphotos VIEW 2 IMAGES The bond between humans and dogs has existed for thousands of years. Often, … Continue reading Dog personality not solely determined by breed — raising matters →

http://www.vice.com/en/article/88qkbx/your-cat-recognizes-the-special-way-you-talk-to-it-study-finds Your Cat Recognizes the Special Way You Talk to It, Study Finds Your cat is very familiar with the way you call it "Mr. Snuggles" and will not accept substitutes from strangers. By Becky Ferreira October 25, 2022, 9:00am Like so many cat lovers, I tend to greet my kitties in a cutesy voice with … Continue reading Your cat recognizes the special way you talk only to it, study finds →

https://apple.news/Ao6-RyIGxRhuJaUKqF3208Q The best treats to keep your cat healthy and calm, according to experts These tasty treats will help you bond with your cat while providing important health benefits. Veterinarians say texture, ingredients, flavor and calories are key when choosing the best cat treats for your feline friend.Danielle Donders / Getty Images April 6, 2023, … Continue reading Best treats to keep your cat healthy and calm, according to the experts →

https://apple.news/A_ZMAN3zCQV-p80mHBTJ9cQ [click thru for the wonderful photographs)  SCIENCE  FOR THE LOVE OF DOG BY ADAM PIOREPhotograph by INSIDE STUDIO THE HOT NEW FIELD OF ‘CANINE COGNITION’ BRINGS SCIENTIFIC INSIGHT TO THE BURNING QUESTION DOG OWNERS HAVE: IS IT JUST PUPPY LOVE? IT'S PROBABLY IMPOSSIBLE TO know exactly what your dog is thinking. But a few … Continue reading Does your dog really love you? →

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/18/new-zealand-feral-cat-hunting-competition-for-children-prompts-backlash New Zealand feral cat hunting competition for children prompts backlash Animal rights organisations are concerned pets could be killed during event and animals could suffer ‘prolonged’ deaths Tess McClure in Auckland, @tessairini, published Tue 18 Apr 2023 01.52 EDT A New Zealand hunting competition has prompted uproar over a new category where children compete to kill as … Continue reading Feral cat hunting competition for children in New Zealand prompts backlash →

With birds dying off from disease and the effects of the climate crisis, cat's predatory skills are focusing attention on cats allowed to roam free. Here's a less expensive solution than TNR (trap, neuter, release) for the millions of feral cats in the U.S. and elsewhere -- 500,000 in NYC alone. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/cat-contraception-birth-control-gene-therapy-hormone SCIENCE These are … Continue reading New approach to birds killings by outdoor pet/feral cats — gene-therapy hormone birth control →

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/feb/04/want-to-truly-have-empathy-for-animals-stop-owning-pets Want to truly have empathy for animals? Stop owning pets by Troy Vettese Dogs lead lives of loneliness. Grey parrots die years earlier than their natural lifespans. And it is hard to fathom the boredom of pet fish Sterilization for stray dogs and cats on the outskirts of Bangkok.Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Sat 4 Feb … Continue reading Want to show true empathy for pets? Don’t own any (opinion from the Guardian UK) →

http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/12/science/cat-talking-owners-voice-dog.html Your Cat Might Not Be Ignoring You When You Speak Cats have a reputation for being aloof, but a new study has found that their relationships with their owners may be stronger than we thought. Cats are often seen as aloof. But in a new study, they were not ignoring their owners, but instead … Continue reading Your cat might not be ignoring you when you speak →