(Picture Credit: Bogdan Kurylo/Getty Images) Owning a cat brings a lot of joy into your life. Having a constant companion who loves you and always “mews” for attention is pretty special. Sure, sometimes cats get a bad rap or are misrepresented as being loners. But we cat owners know better. Here are 10 things that

Nearly two weeks ago, a Good Samaritan found a little tabby kitten outside, shivering in the cold. A tiny sweater helped save her life. Casaundra Maimone The 1-week-old kitten was brought in to Juliet’s House Animal Rescue (in Greensboro, North Carolina) without a mother in sight. “She was found abandoned outside all by herself. The

A tiny kitten and a cat found each other at their foster home and instantly bonded. “Their similarities were apparent from the first day we had each of them,” Lizzy Lincoln told Love Meow. Lizzy Lincoln Lizzy and her partner from Brooklyn, New York became foster parents to a litter of kittens (from Small World

A heavily pregnant stray cat got help just in time to deliver her kittens in a safe, warm home away from the harsh elements of the outdoors. Natalie Stathis A few weeks ago, a Good Samaritan found a stray cat wandering the streets. She was very friendly and appeared to be heavily pregnant. They immediately

Kelvin the kitten was brought in to a local shelter in Orlando, Florida for a second chance at life. At five days old, he was just the size of a newborn. Lisa Krakosky Meanwhile, five other kittens from two separate litters were found and taken to the shelter, Pet Alliance Greater Orlando. They were about

Saul the cat was not pleased when he was found wandering the streets in the rain. But he had a good reason for his displeasure. RSPCA On October 15, the cat was spotted wandering the streets of London, England, with some injuries. The Good Samaritan who found him, reached out to the RSPCA as the

A 3-week-old stray kitten was found wandering the streets, looking for his mom but she was nowhere to be found. Chatons Orphelins Montréal He was brought to a shelter in Montréal, Canada but they didn’t have the resources to care for the young kitten. They reached out to Chatons Orphelins Montréal and asked if they

A kitten was found abandoned by his cat mother and brought to a local shelter for a second chance at life. Right away, they noticed his silvery grey. @sosuke_kitty The tiny kitten was born with a Fever Coat, a condition that occurs when the pregnant cat is stressed or has a fever during pregnancy, causing

Once a year right before Halloween, the neighborhood of Kagurazaka in Tokyo, Japan is host to the Bakeneko Festival. It’s a cat lover’s weirdest dream come true with cat fans lining the streets and putting on costumes and face paint, wearing masks, and celebrating cat life. Check Out The Bakeneko Festival! “Bakeneko” means “changed cat”. In Japanese folklore, they are cats

We all know the feeling of adding a new furry member to the family — the initial thought that happens when you decide that it’s time, the warm fuzzy feeling you have as you scour the internet for the purrfect match and the excitement you feel when you’re on the way to pick him or

A kitten was taken to the shelter along with his two siblings, needing rescue. He was much smaller than his age but had an amazing will to live. Michelle Martello Michelle Martello, a volunteer from Feline Hope (in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina), learned about the kittens’ plight and rushed to save them. “When she got

(Photo Credit: Shutterstock) Halloween is approaching, and you may be thinking of an adorable costume for your cat. But before you dress kitty up as a pirate, step back and think about your cat’s personality. Cats tend to be a lot more sensitive and emotional than most dogs, which is why you see far fewer

Cat lovers rejoice because October 29th is officially National Cat Day! It is the day to celebrate all the things we love about cats. Whether it is their adorable purrs, their cute eye blinks, their hilarious antics, or their cuddly personalities, cats make our lives better every single day. Use this day to spoil your

Can you imagine a world without the Internet? How about a world without cats on the Internet? These days, we’re all connected online every day of the year, whether at our computers or on our smart phones, and cats play a huge role in the content we consume. So in celebration of a little something

(Picture Credit: JENNIFER YOUNG/AFP/Getty Images) Sometimes dealing with corrupt politicians can get a little tiresome. Instead, some people prefer to work with purrrfect politicats. These seven amazing cats ran for political office, and a few of them actually got the job! 1. Barsik Ran For Siberian Mayor (Picture Credit: vk.com/altaionline) Barsik, a Scottish fold, got

Kneading is when your cat alternates his front paws in a rhythmic fashion on a soft, squishy surface. Cats knead on beds, on soft blankets, and sometimes, they knead their humans. To you, it may look like your cat is kneading dough to make delicious bread or cookies, but the kitty habit is not simply

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) A quiet cat is preferred by many cat owners. While many of us are OK with vocal cats, quiet cats can make pretty lovely companions. If you are in the market to rescue or adopt a cat, there are many breeds that are typically quiet cats. If you already have a

(Photo Credit: Shutterstock) If you, or anyone you know, have been the victim of domestic abuse, you know that the abuser will use any means necessary to try and control the situation. Things become complicated for victims with children. Neighbors and friends ask; “Why did she/he stay in an abusive relationship?” Often, children are used

Cats are adorable and cuddly. Sometimes they can look creepy or scary, but we know they are really very lovable, sweet creatures. Here are 22 of the creepiest-looking cats on the planet that are ready to scare you for Halloween, but you’d better give them plenty of scratches behind the ear for the rest of the year! Does your kitty

Watch out, mountain lions. There’s a new feline ruling New Mexico. This not-so-ferocious beast, a gray house cat named Walter, enjoys hiking through the desert with his owners, Madison Larkin and Elliott Andelman. But Walter’s natural habitat is his porch in Albuquerque, where he enjoys sunbathing with his new cat brother, Kunu. “They’re amazing creatures

Adventure cats come in all shapes and sizes. Veterinary student Summer Ott learned just how different some adventure cats can be when she adopted Parsley, a previously shy barn kitten with a knack for tree climbing, kayaking and even swimming. Parsley also happens to have a congenital bone deformity that prevents his legs from growing

If a homeless animal had a best friend, it would probably look a lot like Betsy Banks Saul. Betsy has saved tens of millions of pets’ lives—yes, you read that right—through the ground-breaking rescue website she founded, Petfinder.com. The site allows would-be adopters to search out adoptable pets in their area from groups and shelters across

Erin Rich and her black cat Marten are on a mission to show the world how awesome black cats are. Erin herself is a convert. At a cat show, en route to check out the Maine Coons, Erin happened upon a Safe Cat Foundation Rescue booth. “There was a cage full of orange kittens, which

After failing to find a home at a rescue in Kirkland, Washington, a friendly grey long-haired cat named Winter found her way to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, the largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals and wildlife in the United States. But even there, Winter remained overlooked; though very popular at the sanctuary,

It was just another busy day at the Washington County/Johnson City (WCJC) Animal Shelter in Johnson City, Tennessee, when a one-year-old Calico cat looking for a forever home showed up. But in fact, this was no ordinary Calico cat—this marbled coated orange and black cutie named Charlie was a he! For those that don’t know,

Easter is here! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend with their families, friends, and kitties. There’s bound to be some yummy dinner of ham and spring vegetables, some colourful Easter egg hunts, or maybe even a visit from the Easter Bunny himself! These kitties are looking forward to a weekend of flowers and celebration.

There are Instagram cats, and then there’s Suki. This wide-eyed Bengal is a bona fide celebrity, and with almost 800,000 Instagram followers, she boasts more social media fans than many human celebrities. Suki’s account, run by owner Marti Gutfreund, documents her adventures through Western Canada and beyond. But when you’re that famous online, you’re bound

Captain Ahab was just a kitten when Hurricane Irma struck the Sunshine State. The SPCA in Marathon, Florida took in the ginger tabby and sheltered him for a few months until the winds changed, and Captain Ahab went from storm survivor to adventure cat. On December 26, 2017, travel bloggers Kach and Jonathan Howe adopted

St. Patrick’s Day is here at last, and these cats are feeling extra Irish! They are all decked out in green for the luckiest day of the year. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 1) Delilah Delilah the Bombay Cross cat has found a perfect shamrock necklace for St. Patrick’s Day! We hope it brings her luck