If a cat owns you, you know felines can calm stress and bring tranquility to the people who love them. One recent study concentrates on this power, revealing people with high emotional drives tend to be drawn to cats, and these strong feelers would better benefit from their inclusion in animal therapy programs. In the journal Anthrozoös, the study points out that most of these “Pet Your Stress Away” events only include dogs. Researchers found those with high emotionality expressed interest in attending animal assistance therapy if cats were included. The study also concluded a greater number ..read more

Ever played hide and seek with a cat? If you’re a cat parent, we know that’s a hard yes. And we also understand playing the game probably wasn’t your idea in the first place. But cats are bossy that way, and once you’re the ‘It’ who must do the seeking, good luck finding your kitty. They know how to get out of sight and laugh as we search high and low. It’s usually not until we’ve resorted to shaking treat bags and tempting with favorite toys do cats reappear, many times leaving us to wonder where they even appeared from. So, if you have a hard time finding your cat hidden in the hidey holes ..read more

Every day, countless dogs find themselves in high-kill shelters, facing bleak prospects for adoption. Recognizing this dire situation, Tracy Whyatt took matters into her own hands, driven by her deep compassion for these unloved animals. She founded Tracy’s Dogs, a company dedicated to rescuing and providing a second chance to these vulnerable canines. Through her unwavering commitment and determination, Tracy strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of these deserving animals, offering them hope, love, and the opportunity to find forever homes where they will be cherished and val ..read more

The distress of losing a pet can be overwhelming, but some owners, like Luke and Mindy, persist in their search even after a lengthy time. Before their cat went missing, they adopted the shy, red-haired feline from a shelter in Virginia. Initially, the cat was so fearful that he would hide away, but over time, feeling the security of love from his new family, he began to venture out and explore the yard. Tragically, one day after his routine exploration, he didn’t return. This plunged Luke and Mindy into a relentless search. YouTube They posted flyers, knocked on neighbors’ doors, utilized s ..read more

A compassionate woman in Sonoma, California, demolished part of her home to rescue a tiny polydactyl kitten she heard meowing inside. Shortly after, she discovered four more polydactyl babies in her garage. This caregiver, experienced with a local feral cat colony, knew she had to act swiftly. After freeing the kitten from the wall, she aptly named him Wally. The ginger and white kitten, just days old, was adorable! His extra toes only made him more charming. Unable to reach her local rescue, Pets Lifeline of Sonoma Valley, because it was after hours, she took Wally to Pet Food Express Sonoma ..read more

One poignant image encapsulates the profound distress and sadness associated with being abandoned. A Ginger cat was discovered roaming the streets of Philadelphia. A child who found her, seeking to ensure her safety, placed the scared feline into a backpack and brought her to a shelter. She was taken in by the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), and her initial response to human kindness was deeply moving. The shelter shared a photo showing the frightened cat curled up into a ball, burying her head in a volunteer’s arm, attempting to hide from the world. YouTube “She is completely te ..read more

Fiddy the cat is no ordinary feline. She has a unique and heartwarming ritual that has captured the hearts of people everywhere. Her sweet, loving nature and obsession with flowers make her irresistible! Fiddy loves the scent of Camellia flowers so much that she brings them to her mom, Aaalish, as a token of love and devotion. This sweet tradition began when Aaalish found a mysterious trail of flowers leading to her bedroom and assumed they were from her partner. It was soon revealed that Fiddy was the one behind the loving gesture. YouTube Aaalish first encountered Fiddy when she noticed th ..read more

Cats can be finicky creatures, but we love them no matter what. Sometimes, it takes them a bit longer to warm up to people, but it is all worth it in the end. When Emma and her husband found a cat named Peanut up for adoption in Texas, they never expected her to have such a strong personality. Peanut had been put up for adoption after her previous family’s house was damaged during a big freeze in Texas, leaving them unable to care for her. Little did they know, Peanut would soon become a beloved, albeit quirky, member of their family. YouTube Peanut’s instant connection with her new dad was ..read more

A charming ginger cat appeared on a windowsill one day, signaling his readiness to leave behind his life as a stray. This turn of events began when he befriended a young girl outside her home in Brooklyn, New York. She began feeding the cat, providing him a reason to visit daily. However, a twist in the story occurred when the cat showed up one day with an injury. Climbing onto the windowsill, he cried out, expressing his exhaustion with street life and his desire for a family. The compassionate girl who had been feeding him promptly took him to Little Wanderers NYC for medical evaluation and ..read more

Being called a “crazy cat lady” used to be a negative thing, usually reserved for single women with a house full of cats. But it turns out there are plenty of good reasons to actually embrace being a “crazy cat person.” Where did that expression come from, anyway? According to NBC News: “Besides medieval hysteria about witches and their trusty black sidekicks, some of this fear may have stemmed from the notion that toxoplasmosis — an infection caused by a parasite found in cat feces (along with undercooked meat and contaminated water) could cause people to lose their minds. People like ..read more