11 hrs ago | New Yorker
The Curse of Reading and Forgetting
Recently, a colleague mentioned that she had been rereading Richard Hughes's "A High Wind in Jamaica," which was first published in 1929 and is about a group of creepy little kids who become the unwanted wards of sad, listless pirates.
17 hrs ago | University of Bristol news
Cat owners need better information about when to neuter their cat
Despite current recommendations by UK welfare organisations that cats should be neutered at four months, a new study from the 'Bristol Cats' study cohort has shown that 85 per cent of pet cats are not neutered by the recommended age possibly due to cat owners needing better information about when to neuter their cat.
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Why State Farm wishes we owned cats
On the eve of National Dog Bite Prevention Week , insurance behemoth State Farm has released data with some real bite.
Cat wars break out in New Zealand
In this island nation said to harbor more cat owners per capita than any other country, a furor has broken out over a crusade to eradicate man's second-best friend.
A week ago I was in Beirut, Lebanon as a tourist and decided to visit a zoo. When I came there I was totally shocked! Hungry, skinny, depleted and aggressive animals kept in cages looked as if they were about to die in front of my eyes! No food, no water, no sanitary means! I did not notice it from first sight until I saw domestic cats crying in ... (more)
Pet Talk: Sherwood sanctuary a haven for hybrid cats
Boss is an F1 Chausie who is blind in one eye because of a condition called micropthalmia.
Modernist Cat - midcentury-style furniture for your pet
Yes, midcentury modern pieces that work as furniture in a period home, but with functionality for your pet - cats and smaller dogs.
Durango, Colo., area couple gives up catwalk fight
In this April 17, 2013 file photo, Gus, walks across the catwalk near Durango Colo.
Durango, Colo., area couple gives up catwalk fight
In this April 17, 2013 file photo, Gus, walks across the catwalk near Durango Colo.
Are you a dog person or cat person?
It's National Pet Week and Be Kind to Animals Week -- yes, our fuzzy overlords are so powerful, they now get simultaneous celebratory weeks.
Carmel A. Christopher 1941-2013
Carmel Anne Christopher passed into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at St.
Recently, in a piece titled " Living-Room Leopards ," Ariel Levy explored the crossbreeding of domestic cats with their more feral cousins.
Rabies a concern in Colusa County
Last year, Animal Control tested one badger, seven bats, two cats, two dogs and one squirrel for rabies, Chief Officer Courtney Elliottt said.
No help on way for cat stuck up tree
Ms Ramage, 31, said she had since had sleepless nights while listening to the distressed tabby cat meow from atop the tree.
Anthony Wayne Cat Fanciers Allbreed Cat Show to feature large number of cats and kittens
While just writing about this makes me wheeze, the Anthony Wayne Cat Fanciers Inc.
Lion Hat Turns Your Pet Cat into a Pet Lion
Some cats are small but terrible - in a good way of course. Like they say, the best surprises come in the smallest of packages, and cats fit this description to a tee: they might not be the biggest pet in your home or the biggest creature in the world, but they've got personalities as big as can be and they're often not afraid to show it.
Fines, warnings for cat law breaches
MORE than 70 people have been warned and two people fined for failing to comply with Mitcham Council's contentious cat bylaws.
Cat-Product Entrepreneurs Stay Steps Ahead of the Copycats
First came the wheel. I think we'd all agree that was a great invention. It's certainly superior to the Internet.
GALLERY: Puppy love puffs up crowds for show day
Gay Jones with Howie, Daniel Mills with Buddy, Kim Tressider with Billy, Shiralee Fossey with Solly and Katie Anderson with Dougie.