A Green Alternative to Cremation: We Talk With Jerry Shevick of Peaceful Pets Aquamation
There’s no mistaking the passion Jerry Shevick has for Aquamation and serving the pet community. “We’re going to do the right thing by your pet, we’re going to protect them, we’re going to give them dignity, we’re not going to harm the environment,” he says. “Tell me a story about your pet — celebrate your […]
Tortitude: The Unique Tortoiseshell Cat Personality
If you’re a long-time cat owner or an animal health professional, you’ve probably heard or made certain blanket statements about a kitty’s personality based on their coat color. For example, orange male cats are widely assumed to be among the sweetest kitties that you’ll ever meet. But tortoiseshell cats have quite a reputation on the […]
A Hollywood Actor Chose Animals Over Acting 43 Years Ago to Found D.E.L.T.A. Rescue
Over 4 decades at the helm of D.E.L.T.A. Rescue, Leo Grillo doesn’t care if his viewpoints are controversial. He has been rescuing cats and dogs in and around his home of Glendale, California, since 1979, when he gave up a burgeoning career as an actor to pursue animal rescue full-time. D.E.L.T.A. — which stand for […]
13 Vet-Approved Home Safety Tips for Small Children & Cats
The best parents do everything in their power to keep the small beings they’re responsible for safe. This applies to our pets just as much as it does to our human children. However, if you have small children and pets, there are extra factors to consider to keep everyone safe and healthy. Read on to […]
15 Amazing Comic Book Cats (With Pictures)
Comics display incredible feats of artistry, storytelling, and imagination. Some are funny, others provide cutting social commentary, and there are also superhero comics designed to delight children. When it comes to cats in comics, there are more than one might expect; they appear as everything from feline sidekicks to main characters. If you’re a cat-loving […]
Working from Home With Cats: 10 Vet-Reviewed Ways to Prevent Distractions
While cats may add an element of fun and cute moments to your workspace, they may not be the most productive office mates. Your cat may be confused about why you’re not paying attention to them when you’re working from home. They don’t understand that you need to work to pay for all their food, […]
Tanzanite: Story of Paraplegic Kitten Who Fought to Survive
Tanzanite’s story is a heart-wrenching one. Discovered as a two-day-old abandoned kitten by New Jersey animal control, her wounds seemed to suggest that she had been ravaged by a larger creature. Worse was to come when it became apparent that she had no use of her back legs, possibly after her unnamed assailant had caused […]
Different Types of Cat Purrs: Vet-Reviewed Sounds & Science Explanation (With Videos)
Who can resist the sweet, rhythmic sounds of cats’ meows? There may be nothing more soothing on earth than snuggling close to a happily purring cat. Purring is deeply connected with being a cat, and it has several functions and purposes. Cats purr because they’re incredibly happy, but they can also do so due to […]
9 Common Cat Spay or Neuter Surgery Complications: Our Vet Explains Important Facts
It is widely accepted that neutering (spaying or castration) is part of being a responsible feline parent. Aside from stopping urine spraying, monthly caterwauling, and your female feline attracting male cats, neutering helps prevent unwanted litters, straying, and fighting. Neutering is a surgical procedure, and although it is one of the most straightforward operations a […]
We Interview Henry Hargreaves, Who Photographed the Famous Hemingway Cats
The tale of the polydactyl cat is one of the feline world’s fondest legends. These congenitally abnormal cats are blessed with a higher-than-average number of toes, with a 27-digit kitty claiming the current world record. The author Ernest Hemingway was said to be particularly smitten with their appearance and demeanor after a sea-faring captain bestowed […]
