Cats

January 13, 2021

Cat Leading Double Life Helps Neighbors Become Unexpected Pen Pals

Cats don’t live by the rules, and spend most of their time just doing what they want. Free-spirited felines who like to spend time outdoors are often gone hours at a time, leaving their owners wondering where they’ve been or what they’ve been up to. For cat owner Zack King, his cat Billy’s whereabouts were always a mystery. King assumed Billy was doing normal cat things, like chasing mice and exploring.

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November 12, 2020

Beloved Stray Cat Given Memorial Service at Church She Called Home for 12 Years

Pets have a way of quickly becoming part of our families. The loss of a beloved cat or dog is devastating, and a memorial offers a way to honor what they meant to us. The Southwark Cathedral knows this all too well, as the London-based church recently held a service to memorialize its beloved furry congregant named Doorkins Magnificat. The stray feline lived in the cathedral for 12 years (arriving in 2008)

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October 16, 2020

Cat Takes Shelter From the Rain Under a Sacred Japanese Cat Shrine

Among their many other talents, cats are particularly good at finding the best spots to take a nap. And for one particular group of felines in Japan, there’s no better place than the Miyori Daimyojin shinto shrine in the town of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. Also known as Neko Jinja, meaning “the Cat Shrine,” the small, sacred structure offers local cats a place to shelter from the rain.

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October 10, 2020

5 Fun Facts About Maine Coons, the Gentle Giants of the Cat World

Anyone who has ever had a Maine Coon in their life knows that these gentle giants are something special. Their incredible size and loving personalities have made them one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. As one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, Maine Coons are majestic cats that have a delightfully playful side.

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