It appears the tall tale that all cats have nine lives may be true for a California Maine coon named Aggie. The beloved feline was feared dead for two months after the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles left her family’s home in ashes. But her owner, 82-year-old Katherine Kiefer, held out some hope. Katherine Kiefer … Read more
One night shortly before the Oscars ceremony, my boyfriend decided to catch up on “Flow,” the animated film from Latvia that would go on to win best animated feature. When I returned home from dinner, I found that the film had also captured the attention of another viewer — my dog Daisy, a corgi mix. … Read more
Crappy landings. A woman named Alex claims she was booted off a Southwest Airlines flight to Los Angeles after her kitten pooped in its carrier, forcing her to spend the day in a random city. An X post detailing the scat-astrophe currently boasts over 20 million views at the time of writing. The user, who … Read more
From destroying water beds to letting wild animals inside, a new survey revealed the craziest calamities pets have unleashed on their owners. The survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners uncovered their most surprising encounters with their furry friends, asked the pros (pet parents of more than five years) for parenting hacks, and dove into … Read more
Dear Greta Gerwig: If you’re looking to cast Barbie in a “Safari” sequel anytime soon, might I suggest South Africa’s own Heather Wollon. Oh, sorry, she’s currently busy fearlessly changing a flat tire on her Toyota Landcruiser bush mobile not 10 yards away from two ear-perked, post-coital lions fresh off a roaring 17-second romp now … Read more
Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short were the first presenters of the Emmys 2024, and their banter didn’t disappoint! The “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars were visibly excited to announce the night’s first winner but not before throwing out insults at each other, but Selena’s joke took the cake! While presenting the award … Read more
He was stuck between a rack and a hard place. A fat cat’s attempt to escape a diet center backfired horribly after the flabby tabby got trapped in a shoe rack. The feline, named Kroshik (Russian for “Crumbs”), was discovered by staff attempting to break out of the center in Perm, Russia, where he had … Read more
You’ve gotta be kitten! A bereaved cat owner who thought the ‘beloved’ family pet had drowned was flabbergasted to see the little furball stroll through the door — four days after he’d been supposedly cremated. Nicci Knight of North Yorkshire, England was vacationing in Turkey when neighbors initially called to say that her poor puss named … Read more
Oh, what a feline! A tubby tabby rescued from the basement of a Russian hospital was so unbelievably fat when animal refuge workers found him, he was unable to walk. Kroshik, or “Crumbs,” may have been living in less than ideal conditions, but he definitely wasn’t starving — the giant-sized ginger tipped the scales at a … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Only Shoto knows the true story of his incredible journey from Texas to Massachusetts. The skinny stray cat’s experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet’s owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search. Nearly 2,000 miles separated … Read more
Hell-no Kitty. Transportation Security Administration officials in Albany are warning travelers about a concerning uptick in innocuous-looking concealed weapons called “cat eyes.” “The frequency in which we are seeing these items among carry-on items is disappointing,” Bart R. Johnson, the TSA Federal Security Director for 13 airports in Upstate New York, lamented in a statement. These … Read more
A couple have spent $20,000 dressing up their cat in cute outfits — including as a barista. Kathy Guo and Sam Xie, both 32, post videos of their nine-year-old ginger tabby, Waffle, making her signature drinks to their 28,000 followers on Instagram. The couple adopted Waffle from a rescue centre in 2015 as Sam always … Read more
“Childless cat ladies” are clawing back. Pew Research Center has surveyed Americans without children to gain insight into the state of their lives — and they’re far more satisfied than any stereotype would have you believe. A sizable 20% of all US citizens over the age of 50 do not have children, with Pew asking … Read more
This haute new trend is pulling ahead — by a hair. Harkening back the au natural age of the ’70s, a full bush is back en vogue — thanks to A-list endorsements from the likes of multi-hyphenate Julia Fox and musician Doja Cat. At the 2024 Grammys, the “Demons” rapper arrived on the red carpet leaving little … Read more
The cat’s out of the bag. On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all. “Hello Kitty is not a cat,” Jill Cook, the director of retail business development at Sanrio, the creators of the iconic cartoon, told Today. “She’s … Read more
Has your living room become a cat-astrophe? Researchers are clawing away at a better understanding of why cats love scratching up furniture — and also some ways to keep their paws off your personal belongings. “We see a clear link between certain environmental and behavioral factors and increased scratching behavior in cats,” said researcher Dr. … Read more
The trainer, Jo Vaughan, had about 12 weeks to prep the cats. A significant portion was spent familiarizing them with being carried and walking on leashes. “If there’s two things cats don’t like,” Vaughan said, “one is being on a harness and lead, and two is being carried.” The cats weren’t the only ones who … Read more
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Cs get degrees — and so do cats. Max, a 6-year-old tabby cat, has officially received his honorary degree from Vermont State University, and he is now a Doctor of Litter-ature. He got his doctorate as part of Vermont State University’s 2024 class — the first combined graduating class since the summer 2023 merger of … Read more
Sweet fancy Moses! A privileged layabout of a cat who weighs as much as a French bulldog has been prescribed a thoroughly unusual exercise routine — one that seems to be working, his caregivers say. Moses, 9, a chonk of burning love at more than double the healthy size for his age, is learning how to … Read more