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Celebrating 15 Years as the Most Popular Resident of No. 10 Downing Street

For almost 300 years, a rather unassuming Georgian building of black bricks with a shiny black door has been the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister. And for the past 15 years, it has also been the...

Meeting President Obama, Avoiding President Trump

Figure Skater’s Secret: Land Like a Cat – About That Viral Photo Though…

Even if you’re not into sports, you’d have to be keeping well clear of the headlines to have not heard about the 2026 Olympic Games team event gold medalist, two-time World champion, three-time Grand Prix Final champion, seven-time Grand Prix...

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A Bodega Without a Bodega Cat? Not On Our Watch!

The Bodega: cultural cornerstone of every New York neighborhood. Alongside the milk, deli meats, bread, and mysterious miscellaneous items in the dusty back corner, is one essential item: The Bodega Cat. A resident feline (or felines) is something that has...

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What Cats Can Teach Us About Long Covid

Remarkably, it has been over six years since the world stood still for Covid-19, and whether you are amongst those who were deeply affected by the pandemic, or someone who believes that 7 million people worldwide dropped dead as part...

Leo, a 10-month-old tabby cat, is cared for by Clinical Trials Coordinator Jully Pires after receiving a treatment as part of a clinical trial on FIP at UC Davis. (Credit UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine)

By Road, By Air, and By Sea – The Long Journey Home for These Lions Three

We are often moved, entertained, and emotionally invested in stories of triumph and tragedy involving our domesticated feline friends. In this case, however, it is their giant ancestors – the king of the beasts – that is taking a starring...

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Paws on Parchment – Proof That Cats Have Been ‘Helping’ Writers for Centuries

Rarely does a day go by when we’re not entertained by a meme, image, or the actual, real-life presence of a cat that seems to wholeheartedly believe that whatever mischief their allocated human is up to could only be improved...

Paws on Parchment - Proof That Cats Have Been _Helping_ Writers for Centuries Lead image - Paws across the ages

Putting the Kibosh on Kitten Season in Ohio

On the surface, the term ‘Kitten Season’ might sound like a cause for celebration, but the sad reality is that it is a phrase that sends shivers down the spines of anyone working in the field of cat rescue and...

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The Netherlands Bans the Sphynx and Scottish Fold

Following their controversial introduction of laws restricting the breeding of brachycephalic dogs such as the Pug and French Bulldog in 2023, 1 the Netherlands is continuing to lead the charge on prohibiting breeds based on harmful external characteristics. Although the...

Netherlands Bans the Sphynx and Scottish Fold

It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! No, It’s Super Duane!

One of the most annoying things about internet cookies and algorithms is that once you look at one post, you’re inundated with ads and suggestions about that topic. This also happens to be one of the best things about cookies...

It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! No, It’s Super Duane! Lead Image

New Year, New Coat Color: Meet the Salmiak Cats

The genetics of feline coat colors and patterns are extremely complex, and also include one of the most unique features in the animal kingdom, whereby the genes for the colors black and orange are located on the X chromosome, quite...

Photo credit - Ari Kankainen

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