The Stray Cats have canceled their U.S. tour due to frontman Brian Setzer’s ongoing health issues. On Tuesday, Setzer and the band — who were scheduled to kick off their fall tour this past weekend and play through the end of November — took to social media to share the news with their fans. “I’m heartbroken to … Read more
A mom almost died from rabies after being bitten by a stray cat on holiday in Turkey — but had her life saved when her dogs sniffed out the deadly disease. Chloe Kelly, 44, was bitten on the heel while eating in a restaurant at the 5 star La Blanche Resort, in Bodrum, on the … Read more
According to Tamar Arslanian, co-author of “Shop Cats of New York” (Running Press, out now), her collaborator, Andrew Marttila, is something of a cat whisperer. “He always knows what treats to crinkle to get their attention or what one toy to use to get them to look at him,” said Arslanian, who lent her words … Read more
Who would’ve ever thought that cat food is actually tasty? A Michelin-starred chef has created a burger made out of the stuff you would usually only serve to your kitty cat — and apparently, it’s good. Alice Ostan is a renowned chef and animal lover who worked with London-based cat food brand KatKin to create … Read more
Life’s ruff enough without the added challenge of getting your pudgy pup or tubby tabby to slim down. America’s obesity crisis extends beyond humans — studies suggest that around 60% of dogs and cats nationwide are overweight. The consequences are far from fluffy. Those extra pounds can lead to serious health issues, sky-high vet bills … Read more
Amsterdam isn’t kitten around. The capital of the Netherlands is known for its scenic canals — so cherished that they’ve been selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But the iconic canals paired with Amsterdam’s narrow streets have long put the city’s feline friends at risk. Amsterdam’s canals have posed a safety risk for the … Read more
If you’ve ever stared deep into your pet’s eyes and wondered what they were thinking, a session with pet psychic Shira Plotzker may be the answer. “As a pet communicator, I’m able to talk to pets both living and those who have passed,” said Plotzker. “I’m able to help pet parents connect better with their … Read more
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In an Australian first your flight is set to soon become a little bit furrier with the regulatory green light flashing to bring one small pet dog or cat on Virgin Australia domestic flights. A previous regulatory loophole that classed airplanes as restaurants, prohibited food and drink from being served when pet cats and dogs … Read more
What a purr-fect cat-astrophe. A Canadian couple is being hounded with calls about their missing cat — and all because their number was splashed across a t-shirt decorated with a poster of a lost cat by a brand 3,000 miles away on Long Island. Jonathan McCurrach and Natasha Lavoie’s phone has been on fire with … Read more
Man’s best friend, indeed! As generative AI becomes more commonplace — people are asking the tool to do everything from creating grocery lists to writing love poems — so, too, do the ridiculous social media trends. Most recently, pet owners on TikTok looked to ChatGPT to strangely turn their dogs into humans. Survey results also … Read more
Gen Z is feline this trend. “Calico hair” — a dye job inspired by the black, white, and orange patches that appear on calico cats — is suddenly all the rage with Zoomers looking to stand out from the crowd. “Ask your colorist for a mix of copper, auburn, and golden blonde shades with dimensional … Read more
Bobby Flay is toasting to Anne Burrell. The celebrity chef, 60, shared a social media tribute Wednesday to Burrell, who was found dead in her Brooklyn home at age 55 earlier this week. “’Worst Cooks in America’ was the funnest show on TV. All of your co-hosts (me included) were just alongside for the Anne Burrell … Read more
Let’s hope they have nine lives. More cats have gone missing in New Jersey than in any other state in the US — and it could be a result of the Garden State having some of the “deadliest” roads. A new study conducted by Pet911.org, which maintains a national database of missing pets, found there … Read more
A man has spent $23k traveling around the world with his two cats – visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris and exploring the canals in Amsterdam. Owner Lazar Joksimovic, 27, got his two British Shorthairs, King Louie and Todd, in 2023. Since then, Lazar, and his wife, Kathleen Cheng, 28, a medical student, have taken … Read more
Half of Gen Z Americans consider themselves mom and dad — to their pet, according to new research. Older generations don’t. From a companion to their literal child, different generations approach pet parenthood in different ways. A survey of 2,000 employed cat and dog owners split evenly by generation found that while their methods vary, … Read more
Almost three in five Americans say that their pet literally saved their life, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners revealed that 56% have been rescued by their four-legged friend in one way or another. When asked how, one respondent shared, “I’m not sure I would be the person I … Read more
This woman’s quest for viral purrfection has been pawsitively agonizing. Jolene Dawson, a wildly aspirational trendsetter on TikTok, spent approximately $8,000 (AUD $12,000) to make herself look as much like a cat as a human can, turning to “experimental” procedures to flare her nostrils and accentuate her cheekbones much like that of a feline. But … Read more
This TikTok trend is not the cat’s meow. A veterinary nurse is sounding the alarm on a viral — and allegedly dangerous — social media craze that has pet owners spinning their cats, dogs and even rabbits around by their front legs for laughs and likes. Jade, a registered veterinary nurse and popular TikTokker appropriately … Read more
They’re putting the “man” in man’s best friend. People often refer to pets as family, and now they can look the human part thanks to artificial intelligence. Dog owners are transforming their beloved fur friends into people with the power of ChatGPT in the latest AI makeover trend sweeping TikTok and Instagram. “I asked ChatGPT … Read more