Following on from the previous blog is another example in the news of the intelligence levels in cats. On February 14th last year, a lady in Quebec, Canada heard a noise and went to investigate its source. It turned out…
In the news recently, there was a situation at a Manchester train station when a cat was spotted on the roof of a train due to depart to London. Here’s what a Guardian article said about what occurred: “After two…
In the last few months, I’ve noticed a number of independent cat rescues making an appearance. While the intention is generally good, and the sheer number of cats needing assistance means people who are happy to help can only be…
A common misconception is that cats don’t like to share their space with other felines. While that may be true for some, many benefit greatly with same species companionship. This has been illustrated in a previous blog that mentioned studies…
A number of years ago, the BBC made a programme about cats and feline behaviour. The programme had many interesting segments; one of which was a piece on a cat named Hamish McHamish of St Andrews. Hamish was featured because,…
A recent interaction with a family who adopted a cat only to find he had issues they were unaware of, and a comment that was made during the exchange further reinforced the importance of knowing your animals. The comment was…
I follow quite a few organisations that help feral colonies on social media and have also assisted in a few trappings myself to ensure a cat’s safety. Because of this, I receive emails from a company called MDC Exports, one…
This year, seemingly more than any other previous year, there has been newspaper coverage of the detrimental effects of fireworks on animals. There are articles covering how anxiety in some animals has been so high due to noise from the…
On the 11th of this month, it was Remembrance Day for all the fallen forces members who fought in the world wars. A lot of people don’t realise that cats were actively used to assist during these times, and I…
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