Why Do Cats Go Crazy For Catnip? The Science Behind The Obsession
If you’ve ever handed your cat a catnip toy and watched them roll, rub and zoom around like they’ve lost all composure, you’re not alone. Catnip has a strange, almost…
If you’ve ever handed your cat a catnip toy and watched them roll, rub and zoom around like they’ve lost all composure, you’re not alone. Catnip has a strange, almost…
Warm weather is great for outdoor adventures — but it also means flea and tick season is in full swing. If you’re preparing for summer and searching for the best…
Thinking about adding another furry family member to your home?We fully support having as many pets as your heart can handle.But if you’re bringing a dog into a cat’s home…
Cats and puppies: sworn enemies… or future cuddle buddies? When you bring a brand-new puppy home to a resident cat, you’re hoping for instant friendship — or at least a…
If your dog trembles the second you pull into the parking lot or your cat vanishes the moment the carrier comes out, you’re not alone. Vet visits can be stressful…
If you’ve ever had someone tell you to microchip your pet, you might’ve wondered whether it’s truly necessary. Spoiler: it is. A simple microchip can be the difference between losing…
A few months ago, Arizona resident Caitlyn Clarke noticed a stray cat dart through her backyard and disappear. He vanished so quickly that she assumed it was a one-time sighting.…
A quiet morning walk in Cheshire, England, turned into a nightmare when a woman walking her dog saw a van screech to a stop nearby. Before she could make sense…
When a striking blue-eyed cat named Melo arrived at Apple Valley Shelter in California, he was labeled a stray. But when Grandma Betty’s Animal Rescue pulled him from the shelter,…
A few months ago, Indiana resident Katie Zelenika was driving toward Chicago when something on the side of the highway made her heart drop. On the median sat a small…
When Jan Robinson’s 3-year-old indoor cat, Ellie, suddenly vanished from her Omaha home late last month, she feared the worst. Around the same time Ellie went missing, Robinson was in…
Sometimes, the smallest voices make the biggest difference. Earlier this month, San Antonio Animal Care Services (San Antonio ACS) officer Rosemarie Tutak received a call about a cat believed to…
It all started with a simple act of kindness — and ended with a reunion no one saw coming. Last week, a Good Samaritan brought a weathered-looking cat to the…
Kyle McAskill has been collecting tattoos for more than 20 years, and at this point, he’s lost count of how many he has. But a few stand out from the…
Adopting a cat might just be one of the most joyful decisions you ever make — but let’s be honest, it can also feel a little overwhelming at first. From…
When the rescue team at The Big House Cats received a call about an overweight cat living in a basement, they didn’t hesitate to listen. A concerned family member knew…
If you’re new to the rescue world, you’ve probably heard people talk about fostering and adopting a dog or cat—but what exactly sets them apart? Both play essential roles in…
On a small patch of grass in Memphis, Tennessee, a mother cat kept watch over a plastic storage tub. Inside were her kittens — sealed in, helpless and crying. Unable…
When Claudia met a tiny orange kitten named Rango at her local animal shelter, she knew instantly he belonged with her family. What she didn’t know was that just three…
In 2020, a gentle 2-year-old cat named Shelly left NAWS Humane Society in an adoption box, headed for what everyone believed would be her forever home. Staff and volunteers celebrated,…









