Suffering for beauty…
In March 2014, I wrote a blog that featured concerns regarding the breeding of pedigree cats. (You can find the blog here: https://www.ailurophile.co.uk/?p=130 .) An article that appeared on my newsfeed this week, dated from 2017, reminded me of the…
Not all heroes wear capes…
I’ve seen many news platforms covering a pretty amazing story recently which further endorses the level of attachment a cat feels for their human family. An 83 woman was discovered after she fell seventy feet down an embankment into some…
Home is where the cat is…
After visiting friends today who had recently moved house, I realised this was a subject that I’d never covered in a blog. Most cats are big fans of consistency in their surroundings and routine, and change can obviously have an…
Cool for cats…
If you reside in the UK, you’ll have been very aware of the heatwave this week. Previously, I’ve posted blogs with tips on how to help keep your cats cooler in hot weather, and I’ve also posted about the Sure…
When will I be famous…
A short time ago, I watched the remake of the Stephen King classic, Pet Semetary. Naturally, the feline character Church, stole the show. I was interested to know more about the cat chosen for the role and found a really…
Making an impression….the story of Room 8
The impact cats can have on multiple human lives is fascinating to me, so when I read a post on social media about a cat dubbed “Room 8”, I had to look into him a little more. Room 8 was…
Hunting high and low…
In the news recently, I’ve seen articles covering the decision by a shelter to release a thousand feral cats onto Chicago streets in an attempt to combat the rat crisis occurring there. Understandably, there are a couple of concerns, how…
A change will do you good…
Following on from the blog, “Knowing when a cat is a bit of a Greta Garbo” some time ago, an interesting development occurred with the boy in question. He’s had quite a few life changes over recent years, one of…
The more you know….
During the last year, there have been a few articles published regarding the possibility of cats being carriers of the virus. This led to concern about the best way to ensure the safety of a feline family member during the…
It’s back to work we go….
Over the last year, a lot of people’s lives have been dramatically altered by the pandemic. Obviously, that means that by default, the lives of their companion animals have too. According to a recent study, vets have reported a 39%…
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