Cats

January 31, 2022

Meet Willow, the Bidens’ “First Cat” That Has Just Moved Into the White House

The White House has a new furry resident roaming its hallowed halls. On Friday, January 28, the Biden administration announced that the first family had adopted a gray shorthair tabby cat named Willow. First lady Jill Biden was the driving force behind Willow's adoption. The cat had a memorable introduction to her nearly two years ago; Dr. Biden was giving a speech at a Pennsylvania farm where Willow was living.

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November 29, 2021

Man Builds a Custom Home Elevator for His Beloved 20-Year-Old Cat

Most of us would do anything for our pets, especially if they are suffering or in pain. One man named Liam Thompson went so far as to build a home elevator for his furry friend. His beloved 20-year-old orange cat, Frodo, was having trouble getting up and down the steep outdoor stairs that led to his favorite lounging spot in the Sun.

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October 28, 2021

Woman Turns Her Chilled Out Cat Into a Zen Garden

Cats are pretty chill, but there’s one feline in Sydney, Australia who’s so relaxed, that she’s become a zen garden. Professor, writer, and poet Sarah Holland-Batt used a tiny rake and some stones to transform her cat, Lola, into what looks like a Japanese landscape. Lola’s sand-colored fur makes the perfect surface for creating swirling rake patterns, and the chilled out cat seemed more than happy to sit still while being mindfully combed.

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