Keeping up with the cats of Cape Town. Get the latest cat news from the heart of the Mother City.
Good news for lazy paws and dedicated humans across the Mother City: TEARS Animal Rescue has officially made pampering your pets ridiculously easy with the launch of their brand-new WhatsApp Vet Shop on 063 855 5137!...
When we think of cat tourism, our minds naturally drift to the island cats of Aoshima in Japan or the famous cats of Torre Argentina in Rome. These destinations have become pilgrimage sites for feline fanatics, places where the local culture doesn’t just tolerate cats—it celebrates them as essential, honored residents....
The South African pet landscape has transitioned from a grocery side-aisle to a sophisticated, high-growth strategic priority for pet FMCG brands and retailers. Valued at R10.4bn and growing +15.8% in 2025, the market is currently defined by a distinct tension between deep emotional investment and the relentless economic pressure facing South African pet owners....
Cyprus is legendary for its ancient bond with cats, and now, thousands of stray cats in Strovolos are benefiting from a brilliant new welfare initiative: solar-powered automatic feeding stations. These eco-friendly hubs provide a steady supply of clean water and fresh food, ensuring these feral cats live healthier lives. It’s a clever alternative to...
While most famous musicians are out filling stadiums, chasing red carpets, or getting embroiled in internet drama, Irish music legend Enya has been quietly perfecting the absolute dream life....
After a rough few months of storms and flooding, TEARS Animal Rescue is finally welcoming volunteers back on the premises for Mandela Day. It’s a simple ask: 67 minutes of your time in honour of the 67 years Nelson Mandela gave fighting for social justice. Making a difference can be as big as that...
If you ever needed proof that cats operate on their own mysterious, legally binding logic, look no further than Zorro....
It turns out that sharing a home with a companion animal means sharing far more than just affection. Emerging research suggests that humans and their pets may also share aspects of their gut microbiomes—the complex ecosystems of trillions of microorganisms that dictate everything from metabolic health to immunity and emotional wellbeing....
Many cat parents laugh off behaviours such as excessive grooming, hiding under the bed or suddenly becoming clingy, but according to veterinary experts, these seemingly quirky habits may actually be subtle signs that your cat is experiencing stress....
Pack your warmest winter coat, because we are heading way past the equator to check out one of the most incredible cat tourist attractions on the planet....
