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This post contains affiliate links* I don’t keep track of the number of books I read each year, but my best guess is somewhere between 150 and 200, and at least half of them have something to do with cats. I review books here on The Conscious Cat on a regular basis . I made a commitment

Millions of cats and dogs are butchered across Southeast Asia every year, but animal welfare groups have been hard at work trying to stop the barbaric dog and cat meat trade. And groups like Four Paws are making progress at every turn. In 2019, Four Paws, an international organization working to save animals from cruelty,

With the holidays upon us, I asked my cat, Stella, what she thinks of carolers. It went about as expected. Hey Stella, what do you think about caroling?Is that when the neighbors attack us? They don’t attack us, Stella.Waltzing up the front walk, howling and screeching, displaying TEETH — that’s apex-predator behavior right there. That’s

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Every morning, Milo wakes his mom with the gentle touch of a paw and sandpaper kisses. The sweet tabby cat loves to start their day with snuggles. In a video from The Dodo, his mom explained, “We stay in bed for a little while so that he can have his pets.” Which makes total sense!

If you have feral cats in your community, it’s only natural to wonder whether they are too cold, too hot or hungry. And it’s tempting to try to help them. “Anybody who goes into wanting to take care of a feral cat community is definitely a compassionate individual who really is going into it to

PDSA appeals for support to help keep pets and their owners together Millions of people in the UK may be completely reliant on their pets for companionship this Christmas, according to research from vet charity PDSA. Off the back of findings from the annual PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, PDSA is warning that the financial impact of the

A French philanthropist has left a sum of money to some unusual beneficiaries in his will — the 50 cats living in the basement of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The museum houses 3 million works of art and artifacts and has been a home to cats since the 18th century. According

When I found Brutus he had severe burns to all four of his feet, along with his ears and tail. He had spent 26 days on his own following the 2017 Tubbs Wildfire in Sonoma County, California. Brutus and his sister, Cleo, whom I rescued 10 days later, were adopted by a close friend when

The house is dark It’s time to play Let’s yell and meow about our day I’ll jingle balls and bat the mice It’s time to feed me not once, but twice Not once, not twice but three times I’ll call Get out of bed and let’s play ball The sun is rising and I must

This post contains affiliate links* In my ongoing quest to spruce up my home with small things that make me happy, I found this adorable ironing board cover. Even though I don’t iron a whole lot, I do use my ironing board frequently on laundry day to dry items that need to lay flat –

Do you know how to take your cat’s vital signs? If not, now is the time to learn! Don’t worry though, learning how to take vitals isn’t as complicated as it may seem, and it might just make the difference in your cat’s health. The three elements of cat vital signs are temperature, heart rate,

One kitten or two, adult or senior? While it’s tempting to pick the one that is the cutest, looks should not be the only factor. A cat’s behavior needs to fit your family’s lifestyle. What’s the right age for the perfect cat for your family? Kittens find homes quickly through shelters, rescues and breeders. But

This post contains affiliate links* Sometimes, the simplest looking toys are the ones that your cats will love the most. That is certainly the case for Allegra when it comes to Dezi & Roo’s Little Puffs. Dezi & Roo was created by our resident veterinarian, Dr. Lynn Bahr, who authors our monthly Ask the Cat Doc

Does your cat love to rock around the Christmas tree no matter how many times you say no? Do they wreck the halls as soon as you deck them with boughs of festivity? And do you often find your silent night destroyed by the smash and crash of ornaments hitting the ground? Keeping kitties and

Your barn cats may not come into your home, but they’re in your heart and part of your family. When the temperatures dip, you want to ensure these kitties have everything they need. Because of the way cats have evolved, they often need a little extra TLC in the winter. “Cats evolved from desert-dwelling ancestors,”

As this crazy year comes to a close, we’re finding ourselves in the middle of a holiday season that is anything but normal. And yet, I believe it’s important that we do whatever we can to make this season meaningful. I admit, I’m struggling. So many of my favorite holiday traditions are either canceled or

With their feline fangs and fur of night, Lestat and Laszlo will haunt your dreams. You won’t be fraught with fright though. Oh goodness no, these little vampurrs and their mischief-making will leave you full of joy and light because they’re just too cute! But these brothers almost didn’t get the chance to stalk the

The goal of Swedish startup Animalist is simple: Make beautiful art for pets and their humans. Co-founder Jan Van Helleputte says that they want to “celebrate the beauty and joy our four-legged companions bring us through modern and personalized art inspired by Scandinavian minimalism.” With just a few simple steps, you can create a personalized

This pen and ink mixed media is titled “Coco Decorates for Holidays.” Taken from life as I watching her climb the tree. Luckily the tree was wited to the wall and didn’t fall. As long as it was up, Coco enjoyed spending as much time as possible in and under it. By Rachael IkinsAssociate Editor

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On an icy cold Valentine’s Day in Canada, a stray cat pawed at the back door of the right house. Little did Aslan the cat know, but on the other side of the door was a devoted cat lover who spent her time volunteering for One Cat at a Time, a kitten rescue in Quebec.