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For as long as he can remember, former high-powered attorney Buzz Miller dedicated his time to improving the lives and well-being of pets. It was while working at animal shelters that he witnessed heartbreaking scenes of military personnel deployed overseas forced to surrender their beloved pets because they had no one to look after them

Have you ever caught your cat tilting their head to the side and staring at you, or have they ever flicked their tail when they brushed by you? If so, you’ve most likely wondered what they were trying to tell you. Cats are very expressive creatures, and they can get their point across both verbally

I’ve frequently mentioned how important it is to limit your news intake. This is true any time, but it’s especially true now that we’re being bombarded with bad news 24/7. I’ve already reduced my daily news intake to about 10 to 15 minutes a day, and only from reputable sources. I never watch anything, I

Kenny the cat wants to say thank you. Because you shop with a purpose, cats like Kenny receive the care they need from dedicated rescue workers. And for that, Kenny and all the cats in rescue care with full bellies thank you. Thanks to a partnership between iHeartCats.com and GreaterGood.org, every purchase made helps rescue

With a little help from her mom, 10-year-old Emma Finnegan figured out a great way to earn some money to buy herself a cellphone: making and selling bow ties for pets. They’d had fun making one for their rescue dog, Casey, so they decided to take it one step further. And with that, Casey’s House

Hi everyone, Today’s guest story comes from Jody about Cally, Silver and Blacky and how they are practicing Social Distancing. This is my roommates (from left) Cally, Silver, and Blacky. Cally is the oldest at about 5 and Silver and Blacky are twin brothers who turned 1 in February 2020. The first picture shows the

Pet behaviorist and psychic Pru Marlowe is back! Fear on Four Paws is the seventh book in Clea Simon’s Pet Noir series. When Pru is asked to help with an illegally trapped bear, she finds a colleague passed out drunk, his pet ferret locked in his truck. When one of her former friends turns up

Cats know how to work a camera, proving to be ultimate models. But, as most things with cats, the photography sessions only come out well when they choose to participate. This unwritten rule of catting also goes for taking a selfie with your cat. Anyone who’s tried to catch a cute snap with their cat

When you think of cat furniture, the cat tree comes to mind. This iconic item is a staple in most cat households for good reason. Cat trees satisfy a cat’s natural instincts to climb, scratch and hide. We’ve moved beyond the basic cat tree of yesterday, but now with so many styles, each with different

Glass shards flew onto the vintage Oriental rug. They fell from a door that was also vintage. Because the door was almost as old as time itself, there was nothing safe about the jagged pieces of glass that sparkled in the light from the street as the door swung slowly open. The intruder skirted around

Welcoming a new cat into your home is an exciting occurrence, but introducing cats to each other for the first time can be nerve-wracking. While felines may act like the ultimate loners, having another cat in the house can do wonders for an only cat. But every cat has their own personality. This means growing

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra. Today, I want to tell you about my special toy. It’s nothing fancy. It’s a green suede mouse that used to have a tail, but it hasn’t had one for a very long time. It probably also had whiskers at some point, but since Mom usually removes those from any toys

A Thai tabby cat fought the law and the law won. With the coronavirus pandemic spanning the globe, lockdowns and curfews have been put into place by many governments. Thailand is one country that is currently under a scheduled lift date for May 31. All citizens are to remain home from 10 p.m. until 4

Cats are wondrous creatures, full of mystery and instinct, and as humans spend more and more time with felines, we learn new and amazing facts about cats all the time. While we may never unlock all their secrets, we’ve discovered how truly incredible cats can be. From the way they walk to the way they

Because of efforts to reduce the cases of COVID-19, many people have been sheltering in place for over a month. That means our cats have had their pet parents home with them full-time. And that’s great – mostly. There are plenty of memes out there with cats missing their alone time. Of course, at some

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the link to the post / photo you’d like us to use. Oliver napping sitting up on the porch sofa with his

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today is Mom’s birthday, and I’m surprising her with her favorite cake and flowers! I have my work cut out for me today to keep Mom’s spirits up! It’s Mom’s first birthday without Ruby, who left us five months ago today. Ruby always made Mom laugh on her birthday with her

Sometimes one smile can be all we need to brighten a dark day and cats definitely have the power to create smiles. In fact, felines can be the ultimate go-to for your happy fix. There’s just something about toe beans, whiskers, and purrs that just soothe a heart in turmoil. And for as majestic as

One would think that any creature that can so beautifully emulate the flow of water would not harbor such a longstanding hatred and fear of it. The fact is, most domestic cats do not enjoy getting wet. Some will even lift their noses at the thought of walking over a damp floor. So, do cats need

This content is kindly being provided by the UK Charity Blue Cross. Being at home more with our pets is great – but, inevitably, during these difficult times, a lot of us will be cleaning more than usual. Certain products are toxic to pets and they can’t read labels like us, so it’s our job

When a gorgeous white and tabby cat showed up at meteorologist Jeff Lyon’s Indiana home 11 years ago, he couldn’t have imagined that she would become one of the superstars of the pandemic. Lyons has been working from home and set up his “studio” in his dining room. Betty kept insisting on being part of

There’s no doubt cats have the ultimate model strut and at a fashion show in Istanbul, one fierce feline showed the models how it’s done. Istanbul has a long and healthy relationship with cats. For centuries, cats have roamed the city and they have no problem with acting like they own the place. Citizens often

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, cat showing has gone virtual, opening up the cat fancy world to any kitty who wants to compete – pedigreed or playful. The International Cat Association (TICA) kicked off its first-ever “Virtual Cat Show” at the end of April, and there are virtual shows scheduled through the middle of June. Related:

I’ve previously written about a new brand of cat food called KatKin. Run by brother and sister Brett and Nikki they create vet-formulated cat food with high quality ingredients and 95% meat content. I absolutely love the story behind KatKin and was very impressed by what I read. However, there is really only one way

Cats and kittens in shelters depend on volunteers. But the coronavirus spread has stopped them from coming to shelters and rescues across the world. Without the loving hands of volunteers, cats and kittens aren’t receiving the level of socialization they were before shutdowns. Besides the touch and cuddles given by volunteers, cats need to hear

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One might think cats and technology don’t mix, but kitty paws are actually itching to reach out and touch someone just like their humans do. From taking over laptops to phones, cats definitely know how to entertain their humans. Much of the funniest or cutest stuff on the internet features cats. We just can’t get

Right now, staying home is the safest thing we can do for ourselves and our cats. But someday, someway, many will be asked to go back into their offices. Though some may be excited to get rid of cabin fever, cats may have gotten used to — and even enjoyed — this version of normal

PDSA vets offers top tips for keeping pets active During lockdown it can be difficult to keep our pets fit and active while we spend more time indoors, as well as to keep those excess pounds off. The good news is PDSA has lots of ideas for ways to keep your pet in shape without

This post contains affiliate links* Cat bed preferences are as individual as each cat. Some cats have one favorite that never changes. Some cats change favorite beds with the season. Allegra tends to like beds that allow her to stretch out, while Ruby loved to curl up in a little donut shape. Today, I’m rounding