In the news recently, I’ve seen articles covering the decision by a shelter to release a thousand feral cats onto Chicago streets in an attempt to combat the rat crisis occurring there. Understandably, there are a couple of concerns, how…
Following on from the blog, “Knowing when a cat is a bit of a Greta Garbo” some time ago, an interesting development occurred with the boy in question. He’s had quite a few life changes over recent years, one of…
During the last year, there have been a few articles published regarding the possibility of cats being carriers of the virus. This led to concern about the best way to ensure the safety of a feline family member during the…
Over the last year, a lot of people’s lives have been dramatically altered by the pandemic. Obviously, that means that by default, the lives of their companion animals have too. According to a recent study, vets have reported a 39%…
Following on from the previous blog is another example in the news of the intelligence levels in cats. On February 14th last year, a lady in Quebec, Canada heard a noise and went to investigate its source. It turned out…
In the news recently, there was a situation at a Manchester train station when a cat was spotted on the roof of a train due to depart to London. Here’s what a Guardian article said about what occurred: “After two…
In the last few months, I’ve noticed a number of independent cat rescues making an appearance. While the intention is generally good, and the sheer number of cats needing assistance means people who are happy to help can only be…
A common misconception is that cats don’t like to share their space with other felines. While that may be true for some, many benefit greatly with same species companionship. This has been illustrated in a previous blog that mentioned studies…
A number of years ago, the BBC made a programme about cats and feline behaviour. The programme had many interesting segments; one of which was a piece on a cat named Hamish McHamish of St Andrews. Hamish was featured because,…
A recent interaction with a family who adopted a cat only to find he had issues they were unaware of, and a comment that was made during the exchange further reinforced the importance of knowing your animals. The comment was…
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