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.
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...
The world’s #1 cat video festival is back in 2022 and this year it’s coming to Cape Town from 22-29 September 2022!...
HELP THE PAW! Make a huge difference in the lives of animals in need and have a fun-filled day of garden bowls with family and friends!...
When we think of a syndrome, we might think of a medical condition which has a particular set of physical symptoms. High-rise syndrome in cats is something a little more subtle. It is an extension of their natural propensity to seek out high places. It has almost become a joke for firefighters in quiet towns to...
One of the most important cat holidays is around the corner. June 24th is Cat World Domination Day!...
Capetonians Against Animal Abuse (CAAA) is asking for cat food donations in its April Food Drive – Kitty S.O.S. On Friday, 1 April 2022, the Cape Town charity posted a plea on Facebook, asking to urgently help with cat food donations to feed the feral cats of Cape Town during the winter season....
Ever wondered why your cat gets so hyped up when the sun goes down? Turns out they have a legitimate reason. If you thought it was because cats were nocturnal, think again. Cats are actually crepuscular, meaning their waking hours are at both sunrise and sunset. Wild cats hunt during the dawn and dusk...