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In nearly every movie where a cat gets stuck in a tree, the fire department comes rushing to the rescue. In reality, that’s rarely how it works. For thousands of cat owners across Washington State, the people answering those frantic calls are Shaun Sears, Tom Otto, and the team at Canopy Cat Rescue. As professional []
In this episode of Catster’s Chatty Cattys podcast, Nicole and Dr. Karyn dive into the dark side of big cat tourism and the ethical complexities of wildlife interactions. Prompted by recent tragic reports of tiger deaths in Thailand, the duo explores how the desire for the “ultimate selfie” can inadvertently fuel the mistreatment and exploitation []
Door-sitting is one of those quirky little habits that almost every cat owner experiences at some point. You know how it goes: a cat parks itself at a doorway, often inconveniently, staring, motionless, at the closed door. Although no single explanation applies to every cat, there are several theories behind the behavior, ranging from mundane []
Sometimes the most meaningful friendships begin in the most unexpected places. At a Maryland veterinary hospital operated by Last Chance Animal Rescue, two young animals recovering from life-changing injuries found comfort in each other’s company. Blueberry, a one-year-old French Bulldog mix, and Meadow, a young black kitten, had both undergone limb amputations after suffering serious []
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
I used to volunteer at a small local cat shelter called Little Flower Rescue. I had actually met another cat, Sylvia, whom I fell in love with. She was a tortie with three legs that really needed a home. I was in the process of moving into my first apartment and told the shelter owner []
Cats have a reputation for being independent, and in many ways they are. But anyone who has tried to work at a laptop with a cat on the keyboard, or woken up with one sitting directly on their face, knows that they can also be needy, clingy, even downright intrusive! When a cat wants to []
When most people think about medical breakthroughs, they picture scientists in laboratories and clinical trials involving human patients. Few would imagine that the cats with whom we share our homes and sofas would be involved in human cancer research, but it turns out that they may have a pivotal role to play. A recent study []
Providing your cat with the variety they crave, the nutrition they need, and the hydration to help them thrive can be a tall order. Most cat food prioritizes only one of these areas, making it hard to find a single brand that can support your cat’s health while keeping feeding time fun and interesting. This []
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 []
