Keeping up with the cats of Cape Town. Get the latest cat news from the heart of the Mother City.
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a beautifully speckled street cat in Bo-Kaap or a cute rescue kitten in Observatory, wondering, “Is that a tortoiseshell or a calico?”—you’re not alone! While these striking felines are often confused for one another, telling them apart is actually surprisingly simple once you know the golden rule....
Big news for little cats! Between helping the abandoned cats of Cape Town find loving homes and pampering our own fancy felines, can we all just take a moment to welcome the newest wild cat species discovered on our planet!...
Every cat parent knows the power of small, consistent actions: a gentle headbutt, a rhythmic purr, or the soft pat of a paw. On their own, they seem small, but together, they make up the heart of our homes....
Cats are absolute masters at pretending everything is fine. Whether they are sunbathing on a windowsill in Camps Bay or ruling the living room from atop the couch, felines rarely show us when they’re hurting. This Animal Pain Awareness Month, global animal health company Zoetis South Africa shed light on a condition affecting thousands...
South Africa is home to an estimated 2 million household cats, according to Statistics South Africa’s 2025 General Household Survey. The survey found that nearly a quarter of South African households own pets....
Cat parents who feed their clowder raw food, know how sensitive the feline palate and sense of smell can be....
Calling all feline enthusiasts, cat parents, and all the cats of Helderberg basin!...
Recent estimates suggest that around 4.05 million pets in South Africa are without homes, representing nearly 22% of the total pet population. Of these, approximately 650,000 pets are in shelters, while a further 3.4 million live on the streets without consistent access to food, veterinary care, or protection, according to Humane World for Animals. It’s...
For cat fanatics and art enthusiasts alike, a truly extraordinary collection is about to hit the auction block. Sandy Lerner, the co-founder of Cisco Systems and cosmetics brand Urban Decay, is putting her decades-in-the-making collection of feline-themed art, decorative cat objects, fine feline jewelry, and rare cat books up for auction....
A fun little fact about felines: cats actually sweat through their paws, keeping their fur as fresh as a sunkissed Namaqualand daisy in spring....
