Pet Health

Last summer, Woody the cat was the victim of a gruesome attack. His family thought the tuxedo kitten wouldn’t survive. But Woody proved himself to be a warrior, overcoming the cruelty and pain inflicted by a monster. It was a summer evening near Battle, East Sussex, the windows open to let a fresh breeze into the Wood home. But there was an air of worry in the UK household. Woody, the family’s 5-month-old kitten, hadn’t returned from a trip outside. He’d been gone several hours when he slipped back in through one of the windows. Stephanie Wood saw Woody return and calmly have a seat on the couch. He was too quiet and still for her liking. She knew something wasn’t right. Inspecting the black and white kitten, she found horror. Woody’s tail was missing, but the injury wasn’t bleeding. As if it had been cauterized after being cut off. His front left paw had suffered severe damage. And a slash in his stomach ran so deep, his insides could be seen. Stephanie and her sister rushed Woo...

On Christmas Day, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha (HAWS) posted the story of Elmer, a tiny black kitten found stuck to a glue trap. When discovered, the scared kitten was alone and in need on the cold Wisconsin streets. In a Facebook post , HAWS described the little baby’s state as “very scared and disoriented…with a glue trap stuck to him!!” Once the poor kitten arrived in the care of HAWS, caretakers Brittany, Caitlin and Megan worked to remove the glue trap from the kitten’s delicate fur and skin. The glue had saturated Elmer’s fur, reaching all the way to his skin. In an interview with Fox6 Now , caregiver Caitlin Schneider said, “It was one of those things, how do you even get him unstuck?” HAWS of Waukesha/ Facebook The trio learned it takes a lot of soap, oil, and patience to do the job. A strong stomach helped too. “It was very gross,” Caitlin admitted. “There was grass stuck to it, there was mouse parts stuck to it. This was not a great situation for him ...

Are you ready for some kittens? Never mind all the hype surrounding some big football game scheduled for February 2 nd , 2020. Cat lovers are too busy gearing up for the Hallmark Kitten Bowl VII. With over 100 kittens scheduled to take the field, you won’t want to miss this clash of cute. The kittens will be divided into four teams, each one vying for the Feline Football Championship. Which team will claim the top purr ize? The Courageous Cougars, the Last Hope Lions, the Little Longtails, or the Long Shore Bengals? Hallmark Channel’s Kitten Bowl and Kitten Games/ Facebook Have a look at the player profiles and build your Fantasy Kitten lineup. Hallmark Channel’s Kitten Bowl and Kitten Games/ Facebook Will the Lions’ “The Beast of Hurtin” be able to handle the Cougars’ “Tiger Paws” ? Can “Little Poison” of the Longtails take down the Bengals’ “The Hittin’ Kitten” . Tune in to the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, February 2, 2020 (2 p.m. ET/PT) to find out! Hallmark Channel...

A good cat picture can make us take a break from whatever we’re doing and have a look. Who doesn’t love a photo of a kitty cat being adorably fluffy and whiskery? Now, add a handsome man to that cat photo and, well, we’re smashing that like button. Take a break and have a look this compilation of cute cats and the hot men holding them. You’ll enjoy celebrities who love their fur babies, some nice photo shoots of celebs and cats, and some good-looking strangers snuggling felines. You’re welcome! Celebrities Love Their Cats Too Celebs are people, just like us. And, some of them are cats lovers, just like us. Check out these boys and their kitties… Robert Downey Jr. says his “cat lover cred goes way back” … Robert Downey Jr/ Facebook As a distinguished gentleman, Downey still loves “heart to heart” moments with cats like his Helen Rose… @robertdowneyjr/ Instagram James Franco and his little calico kitten friend want to know, “Who loves reading?” @officialjamesfrancoo/ Inst...

Leaving your furry friends at home is always difficult. It’s hard not to worry about whether or not they’ll be lonely while you’re away. However, many people have realized that music can help soothe animals, especially when they’re feeling lonely. So, Spotify launched a special feature specifically for the animals in your life. You can now make a playlist for your cat, dog, and even your hamster! Image: @spotifyusa/Facebook How Does it Work? If you visit Spotify’s Pet Playlist website, setting up a playlist for your four-legged family member is simple. First, you need to select what type of animal the playlist is for. You can create one for a cat, dog, hamster, bird, or iguana. Next, Spotify will ask you a series of questions to get to know your animal better. For example, they’ll ask if your cat is shy or friendly, or if your dog is relaxed or energetic. These questions will help make the playlist more specific and personal for each animal. Then, you have the option to inclu...

When cats decide a human is theirs, they have no problem making it known. Cats will move right in, settle down on a spot of their choosing and purr their way right into human hearts. Popsicle the cat did just this with the Denver family he chose as his own. Holistic dog groomer Kēnya Piro-Stoute spent the morning hard at work and when a regular client walked in with a question, her world changed. In an interview with Love Meow , Kēnya said, “He asked if I knew anywhere he could take a kitten that he found in his yard, just before coming in.” @bb_pangur_ban/ Instagram  An allergy to cats prevented him from keeping the orange tabby kitten but his good heart couldn’t leave the baby cat alone in a big world. He brought the kitten to Kēnya with hopes she could connect him with help. She hunted social media, made some phone calls, and hopped in the car. “I even drove around the area where the client found him a few times to see if there were any missing cat posters for him.” ...