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This post contains affiliate links* I’m all for little things that can add a little fun to your every day life, and these adorable Halloween coasters do the trick, don’t you think? Natural cork backing helps keep the coaster in place. The soft touch matte finish is water resistant. The coasters measure 3.5 inches, and

Following an influx of pet ownership in the UK, legal specialists at JMP Solicitors have called for owners to strongly consider safeguarding their pets from separations by arranging a ‘Pet-nuptial’ agreement. With over 2.1million people adopting a pet during lockdown and with 1.6million looking to add a furry friend to their family in the near future*, the

Recently a friend posted beautiful photos on his Facebook page from a weekend spent in nature with good friends. He captioned the photos with “I’m simply choosing wisely where I invest my energy.” That remark stuck with me for the past couple of weeks. Then I came across the above quote, and the two put

NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. All month: Pet Wellness Month 8-10: Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo Check out this family pet expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Don’t miss the Cat Education area, where breeders will present their breeds and household pets.

Over half new pet owners say would have to give up pets within months if lost their job or face cuts to income Thousands of pet owners registered for charity vet services to treat their pets since first lockdown Pet charity Blue Cross launches new pet food banks to help owners in poverty or on

The American Association of Feline Practitioners is hosting its annual conference this weekend. Unlike last year, when the conference was entirely virtual, this year’s conference is a hybrid event with the in-person event taking place at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. In a normal  year, the conference draws more than 1,000 veterinarians from

The sleek, silhouetted form of the black cat has long proved alluring to pop culture artists and writers, especially those working in the medium of moving pictures. Whether starring in movies, popping up in TV shows or even lighting up the social media scene, here’s a salute to 10 sophisticated black cats on screen. Felix

Hi friends! Oliver here! So I tried to sleep in peace the other day on the scratch tree… but my sister kept being noisy and waking me up. 🙁 This is of course why we call her the Disturber of Peace at times *sigh* Oliver: Time for a nap *earth quake wobble* Oliver: Nubsey!!!! Stop moving

This post contains affiliate links* Even though I don’t usually decorate much for Halloween, these days I’m all for anything that brings a little extra happiness into my home. And these adorable ornaments will definitely bring a bit of joy during these challenging times. Laura Anglemoyer, the artist behind KittyCat Art Studio, creates beautiful and

This month the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) announced record-breaking attendance at its virtual 2021 conference, held online on Sunday 19th September. Attendees from twelve countries including the UK, USA, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, Estonia, the Philippines, India, Mexico, Mauritius, Nigeria and Ghana participated in the virtual event, learning about new research and programmatic advances in

Cat book author and feline furniture designer Kate Benjamin lives with a clowder of black cats. Seven in all, with delightful names such as Jeremiah Beandip, Horacio Queso and Pico de Gato. She refers to them as her little house panthers, a term of endearment that has become a universal, modern-day homage to these felines

Feature Image: Unsplash The cat is known for being a picky eater. Your cat must get the nutrition she needs to keep her in great shape. Upgrading her diet can help. As pet parents become more aware of the ingredients found in commercial pet foods, they want higher-quality wet and dry meals for their pets.

We’ve all heard stories of animals sensing earthquakes long before the first tremors are felt by humans. A Melbourne, Victoria woman happened to be taking video of her cat playing with a toy moments before an earthquake struck. The video shows the cat playing, pausing, and even going to stand underneath the doorway, which is

Founded by the Helen Woodward Animal Center, the goal of Remember Me Thursday® is to get the entire world talking about pet adoption, and Allegra and I are helping to spread the word. The day is meant to remember and honor the 1+ million orphan pets who ran out of time, and to help people #SeeTheLight

As a pet owner you’ll naturally want to give your furry friends all the treats they deserve. But, just like their owners, pets need to have the right diet and get enough exercise to stay fit and healthy – and as we all know, this isn’t always easy! PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, says: “Our

Allegra is always up for reviewing a new bed. Even though she sleeps with me on my bed at night, she likes having multiple cat beds scattered around the house for a variety of napping spots. She was ready to put the Hepper Nest Bed to the test! Hepper Nest Bed features Comfortable, sturdy bowl

Cats are mysterious creatures. So it’s not always easy to know if your cat is feeling comfortable or nervous, but understanding the nuances of feline body language gives you an edge. “Cats have very sophisticated body language,” says Dr. Alison Gerken, a clinical behavioral medicine resident at Florida Veterinary Behavior Service in West Palm Beach.

Thortful.com have revealed the best tips and tricks on how to keep your cat calm and happy for Happy Cat Month Everyone knows cat people will stop at nothing to make their felines happy. Whether it be spending your salary on quality cat food and cat trees or making sure they have the best toys

I came across this quote earlier this week when I realized once again that so many of us have a very short fuse these days. After fuming about a particular situation for far too long (picture Allegra wondering why there was smoke coming out of my ears!), it reminded me that the only thing anger

The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association recently released new guidelines for defining cat life stages as recommended by a task force of feline medicine experts. The guide-lines help veterinarians tailor specific health-care plans for cats depending on their biological and lifestyle needs. The newly defined feline life stages are

This post contains affiliate links* When it comes to nutrition, the same is true for cats as for people: whole, unprocessed or minimally processed food is better. The optimal diet for a cat is a properly balanced raw or gently cooked diet. Even though conventional veterinarians caution against making your own food, with the appropriate

For complex reasons, some people have phobias and fears about cats. I decided to ask my cat about it. I didn’t discover much of anything. Stella, did you know some people are afraid of cats? Aside from the mail carrier? The mail carrier is not afraid of you. The mail carrier is SO afraid of me.