URBAN PLAYGROUND FOR THE CATS OF CAPE TOWN
Humans can make a powerful difference in cats’ lives by working for change at the local level. Start in your community! Build the movement by raising awareness about the cats of Cape Town and beyond! We look at the issues facing cats and what is going on at Cape Town cat shelters and local feline institutions.
World Stray Animals Day on April 4th is all about raising awareness for the stray cats who roam the streets of Cape Town looking for love. Why? Well, because some heartless humans abandon cats in a neighborhood so shady, even the street signs got lost and gave up looking for help!...
BE AWARE that urinary tract infections (UTI) can cause severe harm to your cat or kitten, especially males. If you notice them struggling to urinate, treat it as a CAT EMERGENCY and seek veterinary care immediately!!...
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....
You know the sound. That ack-ack-ack – a chilling nocturnal melody that strikes terror into the hearts of cat parents everywhere. Then, as your sleepy feet find their way to the source of the commotion, there it is. A hairball. Your cat, meanwhile, is perched nearby, utterly unbothered and staring at you like you should be...
It’s quite fascinating that cats can consume up to 173 grams of fur annually, primarily through grooming themselves. This behavior is part of their natural instinct to keep clean, but it can lead to the formation of hairballs in the wee hours if they ingest too much fur....
Did you know there’s more to your cat’s mealtime than just slamming down a bowl of kibble like it’s a rat race to the bottom? Turns out, feeding cats can be a whole Broadway production! It’s a chance for enrichment that not only meets the nutritional needs of felines but also keeps their minds...
Hundreds of humans and their furry companions turned up for the Woefie Wandel 2024, held for the first time at the Green Point Park in Cape Town on 17 November. This annual fundraising event in support of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA drew a phenomenal turnout for a day of dog-friendly fun and...
During kitten season, it’s common to come across feral kittens, and while they are super cute, it’s important to handle them carefully to avoid stressing them out or getting hurt....
These days it’s not unusual to see a pooch and its human dining out at a restaurant, enjoying a social event, or even packing their passports and taking a trip together. ...
Aoshima, affectionately known as Japan’s “Cat Island,” is facing challenges that threaten its unique identity and the well-being of its feline residents. The secluded destination devoid of accommodations, shops and cafés, requiring a 30-minute ferry ride from Ozu city in Ehime to reach. With a declining need for proper care management for the increasingly...