An obese cat found wandering the streets in Virginia has found a forever home, the animal shelter that rescued it says. “You KNOW we love a cat with a belly, and lord almighty this one has the best belly in town,” Richmond Animal Care and Control posted on Facebook. The agency named the cat “One … Read more
They’re the real paw patrol. A new photo book, “Paws of Firefighters: The Dogs & Other Animals New York Firehouses” (Schiffer Publishing, out Jan. 28), focuses on the adorable, loyal four-legged creatures that give companionship and support to firefighters in the city and beyond. “No matter the mischievous behavior the firehouse animals may get into, … Read more
A sleeping cat hugs a fish in a picture seen from the air, picked out in sprouting rainbow seedlings in a rice field in Thailand to illustrate a traditional proverb about abundance. Farmer Tanyapong Jaikham and a team of workers planted the seedlings at various spots in the field in the northern province of Chiang … Read more
“This Is Us” fans may be getting a present from the Pearson family. Mandy Moore told The Post she would love to have the former cast of her beloved drama reunite for a Christmas movie. “We should. I mean, honestly, I think we’re all on board to do any sort of reunion, whatever that looks … Read more
Meow, this is a happy ending. A kitten that was freezing to death in the snow was saved by a woman who took her in and nursed her back to health with a hair dryer. During a bitter winter storm in Eastern China last week, a woman found the kitten motionless and buried in the … Read more
A drug that could potentially extend the life of large-breed dogs is closer to being approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That’s according to an announcement last week by the San Francisco biotech company Loyal, the company behind the drug. Currently, there are no FDA-approved or conditionally approved animal drugs for this purpose. “There are 25 … Read more
This fearless feline has at least eight more lives left. A cat that had gotten stuck at the top of a utility pole took a massive leap to avoid his would-be rescuer, viral video shows. Coco, a 3-year-old tabby cat, had escaped from his home in Dildo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on Monday and scurried … Read more
New medical research suggests that owning a cat could double the risk of developing schizophrenia. To reach that conclusion, scientists in Australia analyzed 17 studies published over the last 44 years from 11 different countries, including the US and the UK. “Our findings support an association between cat exposure and an increased risk of broadly … Read more
What a puss! Taylor Swift was announced as TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year Wednesday, but it was one of the three collectible magazine covers commemorating the occasion — showing the “Anti-Hero” singer posing with her cat, Benjamin Button, draped around her neck — that really had fans meowing on social media. Within hours, the photo … Read more
Amid the buzz of adorable puppies and playful kittens in adoption centers, the charm of a senior pet beckoning for love and attention cannot be ignored. Embracing the opportunity to provide a loving home for an older companion is a uniquely rewarding experience, though vastly different than taking home a new puppy. Adopting a senior pet might … Read more
Cat got your tongue? Peter Carlos, a Florida veterinary technician, revealed an up-close look at a cat’s tongue that has left many people speechless. In the 12-second clip, posted on Carlos’ Instagram account, he films a feline that appears to be sedated, zooming into the cat’s tongue to show backward-facing spines called papillae. The video, … Read more
A UK college student invested nearly a class credit’s worth of money to hire a detective to find her lost 1-year-old cat, Winston. “After the first week, we really started to lose hope and thought that we might not see him again,” owner Katie Carr, a 24-year-old at the University of York, told South West … Read more
The cat got her tongue — and everything else. Thought Toco the human collie was intense? An Italian woman has received a whopping 20 body modifications so she can realize her dream of “transitioning” into a cat, as seen in videos amassing millions of views on TikTok. Despite getting labeled “psychotic” and “disturbed” by haters, … Read more
In an ode to the mysterious power of the black cat and its Scorpio sage and national treasure, Margaret Atwood writes: “In the pewter mornings, the cat, a black fur sausage with yellow Houdini eyes, jumps up on the bed and tries to get onto my head. It’s his way of telling whether or not … Read more
Ruff news for cats. New research has shown that pet owners tend to favor dogs over cats as their favorites — especially in terms of doling out financial care — according to a study out of the University of Copenhagen. “We and others have found that people are willing to spend much less on their … Read more
What is it, boy? According to a recent survey from pet care site Rover, 60% percent of pet parents say their fur baby has predicted something no one else saw coming — like a pregnancy, illness or weather phenomenon. It is widely believed that animals are able to detect a change in smell due to … Read more
A 14-year-old mixed-breed cat appears to have no problem being heard after setting a new world record. Bella has been given the title of “world’s loudest purr by a domestic cat (living),” according to a recent press release issued by Guinness World Records (GWR). Bella’s purr measured 54.49 decibels, which is equivalent to the sound … Read more
Does Fido love me? Does he love me not? This animal psychic can help you figure that out. Nancy Mello, 42, believes she has been able to talk with animals and the dead her entire life, but it wasn’t until 2018 that she finally decided to stop using her powers as a party trick and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law, “Irma,” is a peach — she’s the sweetest person in the world. She will do anything for anyone to lend a helping hand. Two weeks ago, she fell and broke her femur, which resulted in a significant hospital stay and needed rehabilitation. My wife and I have been taking care of … Read more
The way to your pet’s heart is not only through toys and treats — half of pet parents say physical touch is their furry friend’s love language. A survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners found that between petting them (83%), giving them hugs (62%) and kisses (55%), respondents are speaking their pet’s love language. … Read more