Sarah Lancestar was traveling throughout Central America when she was forced to abandon her holiday plans after a seemingly innocent act led to $60,000 worth of medical bills. The Tasmanian local was staying at a hostel in Nicaragua when she decided to play with the household cat. “It was pawing at me when it suddenly … Read more
You’ve got to be kitten me. A British family-of-five were thrilled to learn their missing cat was found after six years — but now they’re facing an expensive and lengthy process of bringing the tabby to their new home 10,500 miles away. Lisa Gregory, her 57-year-old husband, James, and their three kids, Mia, Jed and … Read more
Cat got your town? Just in case cats didn’t already own the internet: A fat feline named has become the top-rated tourist attraction in the Polish town of Szczecin, bellying aside the locale’s actual historical landmarks. The black-and-white meow-nument, named Gacek — which means “long-eared bat” in Polish — boasts a whopping five stars on … Read more
Forget the “lonely cat lady” stereotype: a new poll suggests that when it comes to romance, cat owners are doing just fine, if not better. In a recent comparison of 1,000 Americans who own cats and 1,000 who don’t, the survey found that marriage rates among both groups were essentially the same (79%). What’s more, … Read more
A Florida pet owner surrendered her cat to the Humane Society of Broward County late last month because the cat, known as Jerry, was too affectionate, according to reports. The society posted a video of Jerry, who was surrendered on Dec. 22, 2022, on TikTok that started with a letter titled, “TOO AFFECTIONATE!” in all caps … Read more
It’s the purr-fect way to dishonor an ex. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Animal Friends and Humane Society in Hamilton, Ohio, is accepting donations from individuals to buy cat litter boxes and name them after its donors’ ex-partners. “Do you have a crappy ex? … For a $5 donation we will write your ex’s name in a … Read more
PARK CITY, Utah — The movie “Cat Person,” which premiered Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival, should be called “Camp Person.” Because gone is the deceptively simple, resonant, viral New Yorker short story about the pitfalls of dating in the age of the internet that touched a cultural nerve in 2017, and in its place … Read more
Being a cat lady can pay off… literally. Taylor Swift’s beloved glamourpuss, a Scottish fold named Olivia Benson, is the third-richest pet in the world, according to a new report from All About Cats. The fat cat has clawed together a pawsitively impressive estimated net worth of $97 million. Feline fine at No. 2, with … Read more
Cat’s got your tongue — but shouldn’t get your hair ties. Veterinarians in South Carolina were flabbergasted when they removed more than three dozen ponytail holders from a cat’s stomach. A Good Samaritan brought the feline, Juliet, and two other cats into the Charleston Animal Society after they noticed the kitties had been left behind … Read more
Wegmans issued a voluntary recall of its products containing micro greens, sweet pea leaves and cat grass due to potential contamination with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration said last week. The items include the 1.75-ounce Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Micro Greens, the five-ounce Wegmans Organic Baby Kale & Baby Spinach with Sweet Pea Leaves and … Read more
Thank goodness cats have nine lives. A clever kitty named Minka hopped out of her family’s car in July when Herwig Goldemund and his wife, Susan, were relocating from Georgia to Vermont. The couple took a nap at a rest stop off Interstate 91 in Connecticut — and the escape artist disappeared out the open … Read more
Ellie, a four-year-old black-and-white cat in Virginia, went viral on Twitter for her “sad” life story. “Y’all. This is the saddest thing I’ve ever seen,” wrote Twitter user @revengegrill on Dec. 12. “This cat was returned to the shelter because she wanted to cuddle her owners at night.” (See the tweet lower down in this article.) The … Read more
A couple and their new cat have gone viral on TikTok after it was revealed the feline was included in their recent purchase of a new home. Tori Taillac, an aesthetic physician assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah, and her fiancé, Alex Kravets, moved into their new place last month. Eagerly awaiting them was Loki, an adventurous, … Read more
When it comes to naming pets, American cat and dog owners apparently choose certain names more frequently than they do others. That’s at least what Rover.com found when researchers analyzed pet profiles on the animal boarding website for its annual dog and cat name reports. The pet website identified the “top 100” pet names that were attached … Read more
The cat’s out of the bag — and in their house. Police received a call about a burglary in a woman’s home — only to later discover it wasn’t a human but, in fact, her neighbor’s kitty. Noemi Zonta swore a burglar broke into her apartment in Koper, Slovenia when she returned home to discover … Read more
This kitty’s got nine lives — and counting. A nearly 27-year-old cat named Flossie in the UK has officially been confirmed as the world’s oldest living cat, says Guinness World Records. Rescued as a stray kitten, the senior feline was reportedly born Dec. 29, 1995 — and officially received the award at 26 years and … Read more
A-croc-alypse meow. While cats are known for bringing unusual objects home, one ambitious kitty took the cake after dragging a — wait for it — whole alligator head into a house in Wisconsin. Photos of the hairy headhunter’s ghoulish trophy are currently going viral as paw-struck viewers scratch their heads in disbelief. “He was very … Read more
What animal should you welcome into your home? Ever since we humans have put down stakes, we’ve taken up with pets. Whether we seek companionship, a hunting partner, a vermin eliminator, a food source or spiritual counsel, our pets provide and oblige. Research suggests that consciously or not, we as people choose pets that reflect … Read more
A 15-week old kitten with no sex organs — believed to be the first of it’s kind — is up for adoption. Hope, a Tabby who was found and taken to the Cats Protection rescue center in Warrington, in the UK, was originally thought be to be a female feline. However, when vets looked at the cat … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Meowy Christmas, and happy paw-lidays to all the cat lovers out there. Puns aside, if you have a certified cat mom or cat dad on your gift list this year, finding them a purrfect gift doesn’t have to … Read more