All Aboard: Meet the Huddersfield Train Station Cats
Cats have long been employed as pest control in barns, churches, and warehouses. As we recently covered, you can even adopt specific working cats from shelters and rescues. But one place you may not expect to see them is your local train station… At the Huddersfield Station in West Yorkshire, England, conductor cats have been […]
Meet Merv: The Talking Cat Who’s Making the World Smile (One Summoned BAGAGWA at a Time)
I’ll admit it: we’re a little bit obsessed with Merv in our house. My husband and I eagerly await the latest updates, like the moments she loses her mind over Charals, their gardener—who, yes, often works topless just to send her into maximum flirt mode. I lose it every time she hits them with a […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Litter Sharing, Hairballs & Weird Habits (August 4, 2025)
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
7 Simple Ways to Keep Your Indoor Cat Active, Curious, and Calm
Imagine spending your entire life inside the same four walls, safe, yes, but predictable. No new places to explore, no surprises to ignite your senses, and no outlet for your natural instincts. This is the reality for many indoor cats. While keeping your cat indoors is one of the most effective ways to protect them […]
Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (July 31, 2025)
Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what cats will win this weeks contest! See all the winners here
A Virus Scientist’s Secret Weapon: His Cat, Pepper
A Florida virus researcher has an incredibly effective new research assistant: his cat, a black domestic shorthair named Pepper! Pepper’s penchant for hunting (and gifting) provided her owner with the perfect test subject for viruses in the local wildlife. Here’s the incredible story of how Pepper the housecat-slash-virologist helped her owner, John Lednicky, Ph.D., discover […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Bathrooms, Bad Breath & Thunder (July 28, 2025)
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
How to Stay the Same for 10 Million Years – A Cat’s Guide to Evolutionary Success (and Domination)
From baby faces to slicing teeth. Perfection isn’t just genetic – it’s a lifestyle. By Lucifer Fluffovich (as told to his mum, Kirsti Harefallet) Congratulations. You’ve just stumbled upon the most important self-improvement article you’ll ever read, written by someone who hasn’t improved at all in millennia. And that’s the point. While other species […]
Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (July 24, 2025)
Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what cats will win this weeks contest! See all the winners here
LA’s Biggest Cat Event is Back: CatCon Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Where can you learn about feline health, build your own cat bag charm, have your cat’s fortune told, meet your favorite “celebricats,” and even adopt a new cat? CatCon, of course! LA’s massive cat-themed convention is back for a tenth year of celebrating all things feline, and this year promises to be better than ever. […]
