“Master of Disguise”: Cat’s Hilarious Effort at Hiding Goes Viral

A New York man’s kitty delighted Twitter with a … paw-thetic attempt at becoming invisible. This inspired other pet parents to share their own priceless photos of furry friends’ efforts to hide. 

Jinx the Cat to be Mayor of Hell

Jinx the cat is famous on social media as an unusual-looking rescue, and now is set to be the mayor of Hell, population 72–Hell, Michigan, that is. The wide-eyed, large-pawed feline lives in California with her human, Mia, and presumably did not have to campaign too hard for the job. The township near Ann Arbor offers anyone a chance to be mayor for a day (or even an hour) for $25 an hour. No word on Jinx’s plans to run for higher office.

Where Do Outdoor Cats Go? Not Far…

A study used GPS tracking to follow a population of 100 cats in a small town in Eastern Norway, seeking to discover where indoor-outdoor cats go when they are not at home. Most cats, it turns out, stay fairly close to home: about 50 meters (164 feet) on average, with most not venturing beyond a quarter-mile at their farthest. A very small number were more adventurous and traveled miles from home, but at least in this study, that was the exception, not the rule. 

Hilarious “Grumpy Face” Demanding Cat Goes Viral

Blake, a Persian cat, with an adorable “grumpy face” was posted online by his owner back in May 2020.  Blakes’s account has quickly gained over 10,000 followers on Instagram.  Gaining popularity on Reddit as well, “Resting grumpy face, I like,” wrote one redditor. Another said: “That cat has amazing faith in your intelligence. Most cats just assume you are too stupid to understand anything they communicate so they don’t even try.”  Blake’s videos feature him demanding treats and attention with a “resting grumpy face”.

Vets Warning Cat Owners About Using Flea Products

Dr. Becky Reynolds in Watertown NY has recently warned cat owners about flea and tick products that were designed for dogs. These flea products contain pyrethrin and pyrethroid which can be poisonous to cats.  Dr. Reynolds recently witnessed three cats die due to these poisonous substances.  These products are considered safe for dogs, but not cats.

The Kayaking Cat

Toonie that cat loves riding on her owner’s kayaks while on vacation in Thailand.  Toonie calmly loves watching the scenery and going on outdoor adventures.  Her owners think that Toonie thoroughly enjoys kayaking with them. Watch the video here.

Dog and Cat Bill of Rights

A California lawmaker introduced a new bill this month, “Assembly Bill 1881, dubbed the “Dog and Cat Bill of Rights,” which gives the pets multiple rights, including freedom from neglect and abuse, the right to health care, nutritious food, and appropriate exercise, among others.”  If this bill becomes a law, it would require rescue groups and other animal associations to post the bill of rights in a place where it will be seen or face a fine of $250.  Calfornia already has a law that makes it a crime if a pet owner abuses to neglect their pet.

Maine Cat Missing for 7 Years Reunited in Florida

Ashes the cat went missing from her family home in Maine in 2015.  Seven years later, Ashes was found a long, long way from home.  1,500 miles to be exact, in Longwood, Florida in an animal shelter.  The family had reached out to an animal rescuer, Janet Williams who had an office in Maine and in Florida.  Since retired, Janet still wanted to help in this case.  In the end, it was Ashe’s microchip that helped the family welcome back Ashes to their home.

National Cat Day in Italy

February 17th marks National Cat Day in Italy.  There are 7.5 million cats in Italy and they all got some extra love on National Cat Day.  IN Italy, cats are protected by laws that make it illegal to harm or kill a street cat since 1991.  Outdoor cat colonies are protected and taken care of by local governments while being allowed to roam freely.

Cats make the news headlines all the time, here are some news stories about cats for January. A crockpot cat, toad cat, and new cat app can help you determine if your cat is in pain.

Crockpot Cat

Cat goes viral for cuddling up in a crock pot.  An orange tabby cat named Magnus, has been viewed over 2.8 million times.

On Tik Tok.  The original post made on January 2^nd, Magnus gets cozy in the crock pot and the person behind the video can be heard saying, “I honestly have no idea why he does this.”

Already quite the celebrity, Magnus Tik Tok Account @magnus_the_orange has 256.5K followers and 8.1 Million likes.

New Cat App Developed

A new cat app has just been developed in Montreal that will help people see if their cat is in pain.  The app assesses acute pain in cats based on facial expressions.  The app is called Feline Grimace Scale and one of the developer’s of the app said this: “Pain is indeed quite difficult to recognize in cats because of their particular behaviour, even by animal health professionals,” said Steagall, who is a professor of anesthesia and pain management at the University de Montreal’s (UdeM) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. “It’s a big challenge on a daily basis.”

Toad Cat

A rescue cat named Bobbie the Persian lives in Wales, U.K. with her owners and has recently gone viral because of her unique meow.  Fans have dubbed her “toad cat” after the seven-second clip on Tik Tok and Instagram was posted.  The video has already had 2 million likes.

Read all about it – the top cat news making headlines include a rescue effort following the devastating tornado outbreak in the mid-South, a “talking cat”, a Christmas tree rescue, and more.

Massachusetts takes in displaced Kentucky kitties

When a series of devastating tornadoes swept through several states in the first week of December, humans weren’t the only ones impacted. Showing solidarity, organizations throughout the country have moved to take in hundreds of at-risk cats and other pets. Here’s the story of one of them.

Kentucky animal-rescue services still need more help

After a major disaster, clean-up isn’t easy. Even before the power gets turned back on or people get back into homes, sometimes it’s difficult to get basics like food and water to people in need. Behind that, a whole separate brigade of humans get to work to make sure that our furry friends aren’t left to suffer in the background. Here’s one other effort underway.

Tik-Tok couple gets creative so keep cats out of tree

Well, this is one way to keep your cat from knocking your Christmas tree over. If you don’t mind a little noise and clutter around the tree.

Florida cat learns to speak…

Billi the cat might be extraordinary, or she might just be one of the first cats to have the chance to express their needs in a way humans can understand.

From the article:

Baker’s concerns quickly washed away once it became clear that Billi was able to press the button “food” — which she appeared to enjoy doing perhaps a little too much.

“She was definitely heavy enough for it,” Baker said. “And then I later regretted starting with food because it kind of backfired on me, but it definitely got the ball rolling.”

Disabled South Carolina cat travels in a see-through backpack

Sarge has a severe disability that limits her mobility. That didn’t stop her human from finding a way to let her enjoy the world. Check out the adorable, heart-warming story here.

Cats save family from deadly snake hiding in Christmas tree

Of all the reasons your cat might be staring intently at your holiday tree, this is probably the least likely.