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Vet Reveals 7 Ways Cats Show Love You Might Be Missing
VideosJan 20

Vet Reveals 7 Ways Cats Show Love You Might Be Missing

That aloof stare and slow blink from your cat isn't boredom. Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Wooten explains the surprising behaviors that prove your feline friend loves you more than you think.

Upworthy2 min read
Scientists Reveal Why Cats Go Wild for Catnip
Innovation4d ago

Scientists Reveal Why Cats Go Wild for Catnip

Japanese researchers finally cracked the mystery of why cats lose their minds over catnip, and the answer involves an ancient survival instinct. Turns out, your cat's wild catnip sessions are actually a smart defense against mosquitoes.

Upworthy3 min read
Your Cat's Purr Reveals Its Unique Identity, Study Finds
InnovationJan 25

Your Cat's Purr Reveals Its Unique Identity, Study Finds

Scientists discovered that a cat's purr is like a fingerprint, more reliable for identifying individual cats than their meows. The finding reveals how living with humans transformed cat communication in surprising ways.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
Cat Returns Home With Pink Bow From Secret Family
Acts of KindnessFeb 12

Cat Returns Home With Pink Bow From Secret Family

A comedian discovered his cat Gloria lives a double life when she strolled home wearing a hot pink bow tied around her neck. Turns out, many outdoor cats are beloved by multiple families who unknowingly share custody.

Upworthy2 min read
Cats Prefer Silver Vine Over Catnip, Japanese Study Finds
Daily Mix12h ago

Cats Prefer Silver Vine Over Catnip, Japanese Study Finds

Japanese researchers discovered that cats overwhelmingly choose silver vine over catnip, challenging what we thought we knew about feline favorites. The findings could improve animal welfare and help conservation efforts for endangered cat species.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
6th Grader's Cat Science Project Answers Burning Question
Daily MixJan 30

6th Grader's Cat Science Project Answers Burning Question

A curious sixth grader used the scientific method to settle a question every cat owner has secretly wondered about. His clever experiment with non-toxic lipstick put minds (and countertops) at ease.

Upworthy2 min read
Vet's Viral Response Defends Cats on Furniture
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Vet's Viral Response Defends Cats on Furniture

When critics called it "disgusting" to let cats on furniture, Kentucky veterinarian Dr. Matt McGlasson delivered a hilarious 11.8 million-view response that has cat owners everywhere feeling seen. His message is simple: cats deserve to call our homes their homes too.

Upworthy2 min read
Cat Retirement Village Saves Seniors From Euthanasia
Acts of KindnessMar 31

Cat Retirement Village Saves Seniors From Euthanasia

A charming retirement village in England gives elderly cats a second chance at life instead of being put to sleep. For over 20 years, Shropshire Cat Rescue has transformed senior feline care with tiny chalets, a storefront, and a mansion where cats over 20 years old live out their golden years.

Upworthy2 min read
Vet's 'Squish That Cat' Video Helps 23M Handle Felines
VideosFeb 4

Vet's 'Squish That Cat' Video Helps 23M Handle Felines

A Vancouver veterinarian's gentle cat-handling tutorial has helped millions of pet owners safely pick up anxious cats. His surprisingly simple "squish that cat" technique is changing the way people interact with their feline friends.

Upworthy2 min read
Mumbai Cat Expo Draws Thousands of Feline Lovers
Acts of KindnessMay 18

Mumbai Cat Expo Draws Thousands of Feline Lovers

Thousands of cat enthusiasts gathered in Mumbai to celebrate their beloved pets at Cat Expo India, exploring beauty contests, care advice, and the latest in feline wellness. The event brought together India's growing community of cat owners in a joyful celebration of companionship.

Euronews2 min read
Cat's POV Camera Delights 50 Million TikTok Viewers
Acts of KindnessMay 17

Cat's POV Camera Delights 50 Million TikTok Viewers

A cat owner attached a camera to their pet's collar and accidentally created one of TikTok's most wholesome sensations. Mr. Kitters the Cat now shares his daily adventures with millions of delighted fans worldwide.

Upworthy2 min read
Woman Runs 12-Acre Sanctuary for 1,100 Rescued Cats
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

Woman Runs 12-Acre Sanctuary for 1,100 Rescued Cats

Lynea Lattanzio built a sprawling 12-acre cat sanctuary in California that now houses close to 1,100 felines. The Cat House on The Kings has become one of the largest cat rescues in the country, giving abandoned animals a second chance at life.

Great Big Story2 min read
Columbus Volunteers Build Community While Rescuing Cats
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Columbus Volunteers Build Community While Rescuing Cats

A volunteer-run cat shelter in Columbus is creating two communities at once: one for abandoned cats finding homes, and another for volunteers finding friendship and purpose. Colony Cats proves that caring for the smallest lives can create the biggest connections.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Collier Rescue Saves 46 Cats From Hoarding Home
Community Heroes5d ago

Collier Rescue Saves 46 Cats From Hoarding Home

What started as a routine spay appointment for 10 cats turned into a rescue mission for 46 felines living in tough conditions. Thanks to quick thinking volunteers, every cat is now getting the care they need. #

Google: rescue saves2 min read
$3 Mac App Saves Laptops From Marauding Cats
VideosMay 17

$3 Mac App Saves Laptops From Marauding Cats

A new app called Cats Lock lets Mac users protect their keyboards from feline chaos with one click. The $3 solution is already delighting cat owners everywhere who know the struggle all too well.

Engadget2 min read
Japan's 'Cat Island' Caretaker Dedicates Life to Felines
Acts of KindnessApr 11

Japan's 'Cat Island' Caretaker Dedicates Life to Felines

On a tiny Japanese island where cats outnumber people 27 to 1, a 70-year-old woman ensures every feline lives with dignity and care. Naoko Kamimoto feeds 80 cats twice daily, administers medicine, and shows the world what compassionate animal stewardship looks like.

Live Science2 min read
California Firefighters Give CPR to Save 4 Cats From Fire
Community HeroesMar 28

California Firefighters Give CPR to Save 4 Cats From Fire

Firefighters in Jurupa Valley, California, rescued four cats from a burning apartment and performed CPR and oxygen therapy to revive three unconscious felines. All four cats survived, including one who was 18 years old.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Hawaii Volunteers Rescue Cats From Historic Molokai Floods
Community HeroesMar 25

Hawaii Volunteers Rescue Cats From Historic Molokai Floods

When the worst flooding in 20 years hit Molokai, volunteers from Rescue Kitties of Hawaii rushed into mud-filled streets to save stranded cats on an island with no veterinary services. They've already rescued four pregnant cats and dozens of kittens, delivering supplies to families in need along the way.

Good Good Good2 min read
Japanese Drug Extends Cat Kidney Disease Survival to 80%
Health & WellnessApr 27

Japanese Drug Extends Cat Kidney Disease Survival to 80%

A Tokyo startup just filed approval for a breakthrough drug that helped 80% of cats with chronic kidney disease survive a year, compared to just 20% without treatment. The development could transform care for a condition affecting up to 80% of senior cats.

Google News - Disease Cure2 min read
Northern Ontario Cat Rescue Saves 93 in One Month
Acts of KindnessMar 31

Northern Ontario Cat Rescue Saves 93 in One Month

A grassroots rescue organization in northern Ontario took in 93 cats this March, including 50 from a single home, using a revolutionary approach that replaces judgment with education. Nickel City Cats is changing how animal rescue works by removing stigma and helping pet owners before situations spiral out of control.

Google: rescue saves3 min read

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