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Keeping up with the cats of Cape Town. Get the latest cat news from the heart of the Mother City.
Cats have a way to find their way into the hearts of humans, successfully charming their way through life and on a global scale. Certain countries are particularly known for their deep affection for domestic cats and their rich historical connections with Felis catus....
Cats have accidents all the time and when it’s severe and they need urgent medical attention, it’s crucial to know where the 24-hour animal clinics in Cape Town are located....
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!...
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 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...
Today, we’re diving into the fascinating topic of feline erections—specifically, piloerection! And just to clarify, it’s certainly not a dirty word!...
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...
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....
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.”...
A group of cats is commonly called a “clowder.” Other terms that can also be used are “glaring” or “pounce.”...
