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.
Putting together a home-cooked meal is a wonderful way to show someone special that you care and our cats are no exception. But before you start pulling out those pots and pans to whip up a fancy feast meal or treats for your cat, read this first. ...
While we often associate the gut microbiome exclusively with human health, it’s important to recognise our cats (and other pets) also harbour their own intricate microbial ecosystems. ...
If you and your cat are planning a trip to Cape Town, then you have come to the right place! In the post, we’ll tell you all you need to know when you and your pussy cat come to the Mother City for a cat vacay, or who knows, maybe a cat staycation?...
Getting a cat can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience. For first-time cat parents, it can seem even more daunting. We support adoption and rescue is always recommended. Taking home a cat from a rescue or a shelter means your cat will most likely not be purebred....
It sure smells like catnip in here as we come together to celebrate Ginger Cat Appreciation Day on September 1. Founded by American software developer Chris Roy, this fun holiday honors the gingers of the feline world....
Once you have one cat as a pet, it’s easy to want more and more. Who doesn’t enjoy their sweet cuddles and lovable personalities? The temptation to get more cats increases whenever you see a stray or someone giving one away....
International Rescue Cat Day is observed on March 2 every year. There are a lot of homeless cats on the streets just waiting for a day like this when people will come to take them off the streets and adopt them as a member of their families....
Hairballs and cats are not the best of friends. There’s a Hairball Awareness Day for a reason, after all. It’s therefore important to get your hairball facts straight in order to look after your cats and their wellbeing....
Falling on the last Friday in April every year, Hairball Awareness Day, on April 28 this year, aims to promote awareness of our pets’ health and happiness. Predominantly a concern for cats, rabbits, and cattle, hairballs are a healthy part of animals’ routines, but can also be evidence of an underlying health issue. So...
Major retailers in South Africa will be adding warning labels to the Lillies they sell to bring awareness of the danger the flower holds for cats. This is after a Cape Town family is mourning the loss of their cat, Pi, who passed away after coming into contact with lilies. Lilies, readily available for...