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Unemployment has skyrocketed during COVID-19, and it’s left people struggling to put food on their tables. When cat parents can’t afford to feed themselves, they’re likely struggling to make ends meet for their pets as well. If you’re hurting, know you’re not alone. The ASPCA recently released new data showing that more than 4.2 million

Hi everyone, The below entry to Purrsday Poetry comes from the book “Stop Meowing and Go the F*ck to Sleep” by Rosa Silva. The stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky. A solitary owl is hooting deep. Children are tucked in for the night. So, please stop meowing, and go the f*ck to sleep!

Sponsored guest post by Eric Converse, VP, AirRestore* We all learned a lot about the value of fresh outdoor air this year. After a winter and spring being cooped up inside, how many of us went outside for a walk just to clear our heads and revitalize ourselves? I know that I always feel sharper

Those toes are too much! And the kitten they come with makes a complete package of heart-melting ultra-cuteness!! Meet Stella. Besides being cute, she’s one of the toughest little gray tabby tigers you’ll ever see. Today, she’s a healthy polydactyl kitten with an extra toe on both of her front paws and two additional toes

Wildfires have ravaged the West Coast, affecting air quality, ruining homes and businesses and causing apocalyptic skies. The fires have also put cats at risk for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion, both of which could have fatal consequences. “Smoke is an air pollutant just like anything else, whether it be car exhaust or fossil fuels.

Our pets offer us so much – companionship, love, and they even help boost our physical and mental wellbeing – so it’s important that we keep them happy and healthy. One way to do this is to make sure you’re aware of the signs of heart disease, so they can do everything possible to keep

This post contains affiliate links* Volana Kote (aka Jen Glick) is a Delaware based jewelry designer who creates gorgeous pieces incorporating naturally fallen cat whiskers. Jen has always saved her cats’ whiskers. “They bring good luck,” she says. She has also designed jewelry as long as she can remember, and one day, she started incorporating

If your cat is suffering from an illness, they might not be quick to let you know. Cats are notorious for hiding illnesses, which can be difficult for cat parents to handle. Luckily, PrettyLitter offers a unique type of litter that could detect some potential health concerns before it’s too late. When your cat uses

As we grapple with life in a global pandemic, most of us are using more hand sanitizer this year than we ever have before. And while hand sanitizer has become an important tool for keeping people safe when we’re unable to access soap and water for washing our hands, it is a chemical. Here’s what

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Don’t you wish you could remain balanced and step through these turbulent times with the kind of confidence the kitty in the photo above displays? Becoming unshakeable in the middle of the storm that life has turned into is becoming more and more challenging, but it’s something worth striving for. I previously shared the Womens’

Did you know that cats don’t meow to one another past kittenhood? Once they are fully grown, cats will only meow to us, which is very special indeed. One of my cats, Miss Pinky, and I have long conversations, and she even answers my questions. “Do you love me Pinky? Are you hungry? Are you

It is a tabby cat looking through the fish bowl, lusting after his pet goldfish done in colored pencils. I think I titled it “Here, Fishy, Fishy.” That is sealed behind the frame. It works though lol! By Rachael IkinsAssociate Editor Clare Songbirds Publishing House, Auburn NYhttps://www.claresongbirdspub.com/shop/featured-authors/rachael-ikins/2020 NLAPW Biennial Letters Competition 3rd prize Childrens category2019

This giveaway is sponsored by PawPrint If your cat has a chronic health condition or is a senior cat, having a copy of your cat’s vet record can save valuable time in an emergency. Having a complete current record may save your cat’s life, especially if she is on multiple medications. PawPrint is a new

Do kittens teethe? Kittens start losing their baby teeth around 9 weeks of age, and from that time until their adult teeth are fully grown in at 5 to 6 months, you can count on lots of chewing action. In fact, like teething babies, teething kittens will bite and chew on anything — including human

We’ve all heard of ‘puppy dog eyes’, but it can be equally hard to resist the longing looks of a cat craving a tasty tit-bit. Our cats can be vocal when they’re hungry too. You may notice their little, appealing meows grow louder and last a long time. Whether they’re hankering after what’s on your

The cats met in alleyways all have their own tales. Some are feral cats who have only known life on the streets or in the wild. Then, there are those that once had a home, but something happened to end that security. Whatever the circumstance, the loss of home leaves certain cats lonely and starving,

One of the benefits of working at home as a freelance writer is spending more time with my cats — but countless times, they have messed up my typing and even accidentally shut off my computer by rubbing their faces and butting their heads on my hands. So, what gives? Why do cats rub against

If international travel becomes safe again, the Poezenboot (Catboat) in Amsterdam is one of the  places on my list of dream destinations. Forbes recently did a feature on this floating cat sanctuary, which has been in existence since 1966. It can accommodate up to 50 cats, and is open to visitors. For more about the

You know that feeling you get when someone is watching you? Some uncanny sense whispers in the back of your mind that you’ve become the object of someone’s attention. And then all you can feel is the weight of an unwavering stare. If you have a cat, then you most certainly know this feeling! As

Hi everyone, Todays’ entry in Purrsday Poetry comes from Rantings Of A Third Kind Grumpy For I am grumpyEven a little lumpyBut I am the kingThe king of this streetIf you trouble seekThen look no furtherYou found meMe, the grumpy Have a story or piece of poetry you’d like to share with us? Get in

Researchers at the University of Exeter in England have determined cat parents typically fall into one of five categories thanks to an ongoing study that looks at the effect of cats on local wildlife populations and how best to manage hunting activities in order to minimize loss of small prey animals. The project, “Cats, Cat