In the history of space travel, there has been some brave animal astronauts like Laika the dog and Ham the chimpanzee. However, let’s not forget the feline pioneer Félicette, who in 1963 donned her space suit to become the first—and to date the only—cat to take the ultimate leap beyond the litter box!...
Cat Talk
Who Invented The Cat Flap In A Door?
A seemingly random yet highly relevant question to pose among cat fanciers and feline fanatics. Before you grab the cat by the tail and launch it into space, it’s important to note that while there is a popular legend suggesting that Isaac Newton invented the cat door, he actually did not....
Cat Charity Thrift Shops In Cape Town
Cat Charity Thrift Shops in Cape Town is like the city’s cat cafes but with a twist! Stocked with pre-loved gems that will elevate your wardrobe to catwalk status while helping the feral and less fortunate cats of the Mother City. These under the radar thrift shops are all about marvelous finds, sweet deals...
What Is Piloerection In Cats And What Causes It?
Today, we’re diving into the fascinating topic of feline erections—specifically, piloerection! And just to clarify, it’s certainly not a dirty word!...
Microchip Power: Lost Cat In Cape Town Reunited With His Family After 7 Years
Last week, an international cat was reunited with his family after seven years, thanks to TEARS Animal Rescue Community Cat Project and the power of the microchip. This cat was unique in that he was born in Dubai and was brought to South Africa with his family where, a few years later, he ran...
The Curious Case Of The Doomsday Cat Cult: A Shocking Saga Of Family, Faith and Felines
Prepare for a piloerection-induced tale about family, faith and felines in the backdrop of Washington State, where a crazy cult leader uses cats as a front for salvation while allegedly plotting to eliminate her number one enemy, her ex husband....
Ancient Paw Print On A Pottery Fragment Discovered In Jerusalem Is The Oldest Known Evidence Of A Cat Kneading
Over a thousand years ago, a cat stumbled upon a fresh piece of pottery in Jerusalem and pressed its paws into the still-malleable clay. Recent analysis of the jug fragment has led archaeologists to declare this the oldest known evidence of a cat “kneading.”...
What Do You Call A Group Of Cats
A group of cats is commonly called a “clowder.” Other terms that can also be used are “glaring” or “pounce.”...
Meet The Tiny Cat Robot That Blows On Hot Food And Drinks To Cool It Down
Japanese start-up Yukai Engineering has catapulted us into a future where dinner is served with a side of fresh feline breath to cool things down....
Johnny Depp And Rod Stewart Raise $300,000 For Supermodel’s Cat And Kitten Rescue
Johnny Depp and Rod Stewart teamed up to perform for a private benefit concert aimed at raising $300,000 for Celia Hammond’s cat and kitten rescue....