Animals

July 24, 2023

Zebby the Support Cat Who “Hears” for Deaf Owner Wins National UK Prize

Cats have a reputation for being aloof and even a little naughty, but one particular feline in the UK is defying these preconceptions. Zebby, a 2-year-old black and white cat, supports his deaf owner by alerting her of noises. If the  phone or the doorbell rings, Zebby taps his human to let her know. Now, this commendable behavior has earned him the Cats Protection's National Cat of the Year award.

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July 17, 2023

Adorable Baby Otter Has to Cuddle Her Orange Cat Friend to Take a Nap

Sometimes all you need is a little cuddle to sleep comfortably. That’s why so many people still sleep with a stuffed animal. This is no different for certain animals. An otter named Sakura is a big cuddler during naps, but it’s not a plushie that she loves snuggling up next to. She always cuddles her best friend, an orange cat named Mochi.

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July 14, 2023

Shelter Cat Gives a “Making Biscuits” Massage to Blind Dog Who Needs All the Love

It is well known that cats love to “make biscuits” by kneading into a soft surface. But for one cat named Elodie, this also means helping a friend feel better. In a video captured by the staff of Sunshine Animal Refuge Agadir (SARA) in Morocco, the kitty can be seen giving Tam, a blind dog with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a loving massage. Tam has lived at the shelter for nine years.

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