October 2010
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Meet Charlie, the world's oldest cat at 29 →
I hope Willy makes it to his 20s!
Sina Graham got him as a six-week-old kitten - and he’s rarely left her side since.
The ginger puss has even travelled the world with former BBC correspondent Sina, 54 - who greets him with a cup of TEA every morning.
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Collars and microchips for cats →
The objective of this study was to determine the percentage of pet cats still wearing collars and having a functioning microchip six months after application. In prior studies, only 14% of cats were wearing any form of visual identification such as a collar or tag at the time they were lost and only 7% had a microchip. Less than 2% of cats entering a shelter with unknown owner status were...
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How to contribute to Iams' Home 4 the Holidays... →
Iams is currently running a campaign called Home 4 the Holidays, encouraging animal adoption. Here’s how you could help out.
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Make a donation to Foothills Animal Rescue →
And earn a chance to win a cat condo from Modern Cat Designs.
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Bomb Squad Sent Out To Defuse A...Box Filled With... →
A suspicious, bomb-like package was spotted in front of a Social Security Office in Florida. The bomb squad was sent out to defuse the situation but when they arrived, they found out the “bomb” was actually a box filled with kittens.
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Trying to win the trust of a feral cat takes time... →
According to those who take them in, truly feral cats rarely reach the point of allowing anyone to pick them up, even though they can adapt to and enjoy indoor life. We have been fortunate with our feral cat, Mr. Mark Twain, whom I can pick up and briefly cuddle. Reaching this point took about nine months of socialization and the company of a human and a cat-friendly younger cat that served...
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Cat Brain: A Step Toward the Electronic Equivalent →
A cat can recognize a face faster and more efficiently than a supercomputer. That’s one reason a feline brain is the model for a biologically-inspired computer project involving the University of Michigan.
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Put The Spark Back Into Your Relationship With... →
Look: every relationship requires a little work.
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Vote for Blind Cat Rescue in the Pepsi Refresh... →
Just reminding everyone again what a good cause this is — a shelter for cats with FeLV and FIV. Go vote!
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New Study Reveals Most Cats Will Wear Collars →
We got Willy a new one from this Etsy shop — robots!
Almost 73 percent of cats wore collars consistently during a six-month study period; statistics that can help veterinarians discuss the importance of pet identification with cat owners, according to The Ohio State University.
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Cat Health Care Tips : How to Express a Cat’s Anal... →
In case you were wondering! (Do I have to do this? Oh god.)
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Cat vs Metronome →
Watch the tail…
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nightcronesheila asked: 2011 United Bamboo Cat Calendar Pre-order info:
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/threadny/THREAD-Pre-Order-Your-Copy-Now-United-Bamboos-2011-Cat-Calendar-105705318.html
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/threadny/THREAD-Pre-Order-Your-Copy-Now-United-Bamboos-2011-Cat-Calendar-105705318.html
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