Eggy has been of concern to residents of Eglington Hill, Plumstead, for some time, being visibly unwell but wary and difficult to approach. Though he wouldn’t allow anyone to touch him, on some nights he would sleep in the front garden of a local family, who set up a weather-proofed cat carrier as shelter for him. After being alerted to …

Larissa Yamaguchi wanted to adopt a cat, but because she was still a minor, she had to convince the rest of her family. Thankfully, they agreed, so she reached out to a friend of a friend who was involved with animal rescue near her home in São Paulo City, São Paulo, Brazil. “I asked her if she had any rescued …

The reasons to adopt a cat are endless. But, 11 year old Romesa from San Antonio, Texas decided to list each and every reason in a six page research report. She prepared it for parents, to convince them to get her a cat. Romesa’s older sister, Rimsha tweeted about the project on June 20, and the viral journey began…. People …

After losing their beloved 15-year-old Burmese cat Horatio, Silke and her husband were looking online for a new feline friend when she came across a Facebook post about an Arabian Mau kitten who had lost all of his teeth and part of his mouth due to injuries he sustained while living on the streets of Dubai. “I saw [his] profile …

When Suzi Langer’s friend, who was working at a veterinary hospital near her home in Youngstown, Ohio, told her about Taloola and Bart, a pair of sick kittens who had recently arrived at the clinic, she and her husband Michael volunteered to foster them. “A good Samaritan found these two kittens alone with severe upper respiratory infections — a female …

This girl is serious about the care of her cat. Therefore, before she prepared to go away for a week, she did what many doting pet owners would do — she wrote out instructions for her cat sitter – her boyfriend. She left some detailed instructions for her boyfriend on how to take care of her cat named Tia. While …

When Rosie saw an Instagram post about a long-haired blind cat in Wilmington, North Carolina, who needed a new home, she immediately fell in love with the fluffy feline. “I just couldn’t resist her sweet face,” remembers Rosie. Plus, Rosie knew she would be able to provide her with the special care she needed to thrive, having adopted Matt, a …

This senior cat had been waiting for many years for a family to give him a chance. He was 20 years old by the time a loving family gave him his forever home. They had no idea how much love this kitty had left to give but they took a chance on him. Meet the senior cat, Dexter A family …

This is the heartwarming story of a two-week-old piglet who helps take care of his best friend, a special needs kitten. The little kitten has a neurological disorder that causes her to have seizures as well as problems with walking and balance. The unlikely pair live at a rescue farm in New Jersey called Rancho Relaxo. Batman the piglet and …

Winter is a special time of the year where we can think of some crazy outfits. Most of these include a scarf which is essential ‘equipment’ for the cold winter days. We don’t know about you, but we love wearing scarves. Apparently, pets love it too, especially a 17-year old cat named Cinnamon. She wears her scarf anywhere she goes, …

Everyone of us likes to stay in shape by regular exercise, although to be honest, we could be more physically active than we brag to be. We don’t think animals need the same exercise, but some obviously do. At least the cat on the pic needs such exercise so it can pump those guns up and stay in shape. A …

When Frida learned Greyjoy, an adorable kitten with incontinence and hind leg paralysis, was looking for a foster home, she wanted to help the young special needs cat. “A very sweet couple found him in their backyard,” explains Frida, “and although they had quickly fallen in love with him, they were not equipped to care for a special needs kitten.” …

Finally! A museum celebrating the good ole house cat! The American Museum of the House Cat, just opened in Sylva, North Carolina. The museum was started by Dr. Harold Sims, who is retired. He is also known as the “Cat Man”. He has dedicated his time and extensive collection of cat artifacts to honor the much loved house cat. And …

These kitties like to put their sandy little tongues to work. They enjoy taste testing their humans’ foods, cleaning their humans’ dirty plates, cleaning up their humans’ left overs, wiping smudges on windows with their tongues, and the list goes on. Lesson learned, never underestimate a cat’s tongue. When you’re not looking, they could be using it for no good. …

It is no secret that people prefer dogs over cats when it comes to choosing a pet, since dogs are more affectionate and they express their feelings openly and without hesitation. Cats, however, are often more reserved and you won’t expect them to get emotional under normal circumstances. You might be as surprised as I was to watch this one …

When Kris learned about a litter of four kittens who were in need of a foster home, including Snapple, who was displaying symptoms of cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), she volunteered to care for the young felines. “They were taken in by The Bitty Kitty Brigade, who specializes in orphan kitten rescue, and then transferred to me at 4.5 weeks,” explains Kris. …