Cats

2024 - 9 - 10

Paws, Claws, and Feline Pawsibilities: The Whisker-Worthy World of Cats!

Animal Welfare - Cats - Cuteness Competition - Feline Health - Pet Cafes - Politics - Viral News

Ever wondered why cats rule the internet? From adorable cat cafés to meowing competitions, dive into the delightful chaos of our furry friends!

Ah, cats! The adorable furry creatures that have found their way into our hearts and homes. They are often referred to as the "purrfect" pets, a title that many cat lovers strongly believe in. While I’ve been accused of giving more space to our doggy friends in my recent articles, let’s take a moment to cherish the unsung heroes of pet ownership - cats! These quirky, independent animals have personalities bigger than their tiny bodies and stories that capture our imagination.

Last week, I came across an interesting piece about a community that has been grappling with an unusual dilemma: overloving their black cats. According to an anonymous letter sent to 'Ask a Cat', a feline advice column, a local tourist destination is on the brink of becoming a hotspot for cat lovers, leading to social problems stemming from tourists flocking to pet the beloved house-deity of all things cozy... and fur-covered! If only representative cats could go on a fishing trip to Alaska and chill out in the fresh air, perhaps the solution lies in getting them purring under the Northern lights.

In Sacramento, the drama is real as eight of the region's cutest cats vie for the title in the local cutest cat competition. The stakes are high, and audiences are encouraged to cast their votes! Who will reign supreme in the feline world? Moreover, if you find yourself in Westbrook, there’s a heartwarming initiative called the “Meow Lounge” where cat enthusiasts can sip their favorite beverages while helping cats find forever homes. Just imagine browsing the internet with a pure bundle of joy purring in your lap - it doesn’t get better than that!

On a different note, the Tortitude Cat Café in Paducah plans to open its doors soon. Despite challenges, feline-friendly spaces like this one are already making a profound impact, with dozens of cute cats being adopted even before their official opening. This proves that not only do cats steal hearts, but they also bring communities together.

Did you know that cats have a unique feature that is part of their charm? Their purring not only expresses contentment but can also have calming effects on humans, reducing stress levels by just listening to it. Additionally, it's said that cats can make more than 100 different vocal sounds, compared to dogs, which can only make about 10! Now that's some serious feline talent!

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AVHS: Cats, the 'purrfect' pet (Mountain Mail Newspaper)

I often hear from my cat-loving friends when they believe I have been writing more articles about dogs than cats. They enjoy giving me a playful nudge to ...

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Ask a Cat: Tourists, societal problems, and black cats (Alaska Landmine)

Dear Cat,. I am frustrated. I love Alaska and all the fresh air, fishing, hiking, and berry picking we get to do. But my community has become loved too much. We ...

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It's getting furr-ocious: Only 8 are left in Sacramento's cutest cat ... (Sacramento Bee)

In The Sacramento Bee's cutest cat competition, we're narrowing it down from 8 kitties to just 4. Vote now in poll for best feline in region.

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'Meow Lounge' in Westbrook helps cats find forever homes (fox23maine.com)

ARC Maine Photojournalist Nathan Ullman takes us to the "Meow Lounge," where you can unwind and help a cat find its forever home.

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Tortitude Cat Café hosts soft opening, a dozen cats adopted (Paducah Sun)

The Tortitude Cat Café in Paducah is preparing to open its doors for business, and despite challenges, it is already making a difference in the lives of ...

Study proves transfer of feline coronavirus between domestic and ... (Cornell Chronicle)

A new study from College of Veterinary Medicine researchers finds the first genetic evidence of feline coronavirus transmission between a captive wild cat ...

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Owner Convinced Pet Cats Aren't Brothers but Boyfriends: 'Bromance' (Newsweek)

"But yet he will still say, 'we're just friends,'" commented one viewer after watching the romantic scene.

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About 50 dead cats, other animals found at home in San Leon (fox26houston.com)

A woman is facing criminal charges after animal rescue volunteers discovered a horrifying scene of animal cruelty at her home in San Leon, Texas.

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Pawsitive Partners offering low-costs neutering for cats (knopnews2)

Through the end of the ...

Lincoln County Humane Society over capacity for cats (WJFW-TV)

MERRILL, Wis. (WJFW) – A Tomahawk resident recently surrendered over 60 cats – that were overcrowding her home – to the Lincoln County Humane Society.

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New Kensington woman says her cats saved her from carbon ... (KDKA)

NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Can pets save the lives of their owners? That's what Mary Beth Vantine says happened when she says she faced a certain death ...

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Study confirms feline coronavirus transmission between domestic ... (fingerlakes1.com)

Researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine have uncovered the first genetic evidence of feline coronavirus (FCoV) transmission between a captive wild ...

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Donald Trump Debates: 'They're Eating the Dogs, Eating the Cats' (Variety)

Donald Trump debated Kamala Harris on Tuesday, recycling a viral rumor about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs in Ohio.

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JD Vance repeats baseless claim Haitian immigrants are eating pets ... (CBS News)

The viral claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, has garnered millions of views on X.

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Are US migrants eating pet cats and ducks? Bizarre rumour pushed ... (Firstpost)

Donald Trump has made false claims that Haitian migrants in the city of Springfield, Ohio are stealing pets such as cats and ducks and eating them.

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Trump Melts Down, Lies About Migrants Eating Cats After Harris ... (Rolling Stone)

Donald Trump pushed lies about migrants eating cats after Kamala Harris trolled him over his crowd sizes during the presidential debate.

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'They're eating the cats': Trump rambles falsely about immigrants in ... (The Guardian)

Kamala Harris hit Donald Trump where it hurts early in the debate. “I'm going to actually do something unusual, and I'm going to invite you to attend one of ...

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New business combines cats with coffee (WSAZ-TV)

Lora Reynolds, owner ...

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Trump Repeats False Claim About Immigrants Eating Cats and Dogs (The New York Times)

Donald J. Trump amplified an outlandish internet theory from the debate stage, drawing laughter from his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Trump accuses immigrants of eating cats and dogs in Springfield (Telegraph.co.uk)

Donald Trump claims Haitian immigrants are eating pet dogs and cats in Ohio ... Donald Trump has claimed that Haitian immigrants are eating pets in Springfield, ...

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The stereotype of immigrants eating dogs and cats is storied — and ... (WNIJ and WNIU)

Immigration was always going to be part of Tuesday night's presidential debate. More surprising was that the conversation veered into bizarre falsehoods ...

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Donald Trump repeats baseless claim about Haitian immigrants ... (BBC News)

Donald Trump claimed immigrants in a small Ohio city were eating pets, but there's no proof of this.

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Two Estonian cats title among most beautiful cats in the world (ERR News)

Owned by mother and daughter Rutt and Eliis Adusoo, Neiti, full name Macrory Neytiri, won Best Scottish Straight Longhair Alter of the Year. "She is very brave, ...

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Capturing the secret lives of small cats (Mongabay-India)

A camera trapping exercise in Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary assessed mammal status and distribution. The exercise also offered glimpses into habitat preferences, ...

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