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'This mysterious little beast is returning to our forests': Rare images of Europe's 'ghost cat'
Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.
Did any cat breeds develop naturally?
Of the more than 600 million cats across the globe, less than 10% belong to a specific breed. But are these purebred cats the result of human intervention, or did some develop naturally? The answer is more complicated than it might seem. According to Leslie A.
Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025
Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year.
With numbers of abandoned cats soaring, we somehow found ourselves with 11
How many cats is too many cats? I can’t tell you exactly, but a couple of weeks ago, I had 11 cats living in my terrace house. And I can say with confidence this is absolutely, definitely too many. At time of writing, I still have seven.
Ancient DNA rewrites the tale of when and how cats left Africa
Like a toy on a string, the timing of cat domestication has been a moving target. Now researchers have pounced on a new timeline suggesting that tame descendants of African wildcats left the continent more recently than thought.
Hamilton cat shelters and rescues are struggling to keep up, here's how you can help
Darlene Ross has been running the Abandoned Cats Rescue for close to 30 years and she has never seen so much need at her rescue. “I get about four or five [emails] on a daily basis of people asking for help,” she told CBC Hamilton.
Southern California mountain lions recommended for threatened status
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has recommended granting threatened species status to roughly 1,400 mountain lions roaming the Central Coast and Southern California, pointing to grave threats posed by freeways, rat poison and fierce wildfires.
At least 30 cats die in ‘heartbreaking’ fire at Ontario animal sanctuary
The Fort Erie fire department says 30 cats died after a tragic fire at an animal sanctuary in a rural area of Welland, Ont.
Ancient DNA reveals China’s first 'pet' cat wasn’t the house cat
The modern house cat reached China in the 8th century. Before that, another cat — the leopard cat — hunted the rodents in ancient Chinese settlements.
When did cats become domesticated? New DNA evidence changes the story.
A new study overturns previous findings that domestic cats originated thousands of years earlier.
NCC explains cat cull following unfounded criticisms
Rock iguana on Little Cayman (CNS): Feral cats pose a serious and ongoing threat to Little Cayman’s unique and fragile ecosystem. However, opposition MPs appeared unable to comprehend the importanc
Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living
There is an “epidemic” of dogs, cats and other pets being abandoned as owners struggle to cope with the cost of living crisis, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity has said.
Manager Finds Sealed Box Hidden Behind Trash Bins With A 'Gentle' Animal Inside
It was a typical morning in Brooklyn, New York, the other day, when AMA Animal Rescue’s (AMAAR) shelter manager made a shocking discovery while entering work. She found a sealed cardboard box hidden behind two large trash cans, and when she saw the writing on top, her heart dropped.
I bought my cat a lead – and I was quickly humbled
The news that one in six UK cat owners use them baffles me: who are all these cooperative, compliant cats trotting down the street beside their owners, asks Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Asian golden cat: The 'feline of many costumes' that plucks birds before eating them
The Asian golden cat is an elusive creature endemic to South and Southeast Asia. It is known to take down prey much larger than itself, including buffalo calves, baby deer and small muntjacs.
ALDF Urges Justice for Cat Victims in Elkhart County
The county’s prosecutor dismissed criminal charges against the manufacturing plant employees who killed two feral cats in a trash compactor.
New Lawsuit filed Against CARB’s LCFS
The county’s prosecutor dismissed criminal charges against the manufacturing plant employees who killed two feral cats in a trash compactor
We Love Our Dogs and Cats. But Are They Bad for the Environment?
Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them.
Are orange cats really the goofiest cats? Genetics may have an answer.
The best science on ginger feline behavior hints, yeah, there might be something special about them.
Orange cats get their ginger color from a single gene ‘cutout’
The variant gene is found on the X chromosome. This sex-linked trait for orange fur is found only in domesticated cats.
Rhode Island Governor Signs Cat Declaw Ban into Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund helps protect the strongest farmed animal protection law in the country
Washington Governor Signs Animal Protection Bills into Law
The four laws will offer better projections for companion animals and keep wild animals from being exploited for entertainment in the state.
'This mysterious little beast is returning to our forests': Rare images of Europe's 'ghost cat'
Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.
Did any cat breeds develop naturally?
Of the more than 600 million cats across the globe, less than 10% belong to a specific breed. But are these purebred cats the result of human intervention, or did some develop naturally? The answer is more complicated than it might seem. According to Leslie A.
Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025
Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year.
With numbers of abandoned cats soaring, we somehow found ourselves with 11
How many cats is too many cats? I can’t tell you exactly, but a couple of weeks ago, I had 11 cats living in my terrace house. And I can say with confidence this is absolutely, definitely too many. At time of writing, I still have seven.
Ancient DNA rewrites the tale of when and how cats left Africa
Like a toy on a string, the timing of cat domestication has been a moving target. Now researchers have pounced on a new timeline suggesting that tame descendants of African wildcats left the continent more recently than thought.
Hamilton cat shelters and rescues are struggling to keep up, here's how you can help
Darlene Ross has been running the Abandoned Cats Rescue for close to 30 years and she has never seen so much need at her rescue. “I get about four or five [emails] on a daily basis of people asking for help,” she told CBC Hamilton.
Southern California mountain lions recommended for threatened status
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has recommended granting threatened species status to roughly 1,400 mountain lions roaming the Central Coast and Southern California, pointing to grave threats posed by freeways, rat poison and fierce wildfires.
At least 30 cats die in ‘heartbreaking’ fire at Ontario animal sanctuary
The Fort Erie fire department says 30 cats died after a tragic fire at an animal sanctuary in a rural area of Welland, Ont.
Ancient DNA reveals China’s first 'pet' cat wasn’t the house cat
The modern house cat reached China in the 8th century. Before that, another cat — the leopard cat — hunted the rodents in ancient Chinese settlements.
When did cats become domesticated? New DNA evidence changes the story.
A new study overturns previous findings that domestic cats originated thousands of years earlier.
NCC explains cat cull following unfounded criticisms
Rock iguana on Little Cayman (CNS): Feral cats pose a serious and ongoing threat to Little Cayman’s unique and fragile ecosystem. However, opposition MPs appeared unable to comprehend the importanc
Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living
There is an “epidemic” of dogs, cats and other pets being abandoned as owners struggle to cope with the cost of living crisis, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity has said.
Manager Finds Sealed Box Hidden Behind Trash Bins With A 'Gentle' Animal Inside
It was a typical morning in Brooklyn, New York, the other day, when AMA Animal Rescue’s (AMAAR) shelter manager made a shocking discovery while entering work. She found a sealed cardboard box hidden behind two large trash cans, and when she saw the writing on top, her heart dropped.
I bought my cat a lead – and I was quickly humbled
The news that one in six UK cat owners use them baffles me: who are all these cooperative, compliant cats trotting down the street beside their owners, asks Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Asian golden cat: The 'feline of many costumes' that plucks birds before eating them
The Asian golden cat is an elusive creature endemic to South and Southeast Asia. It is known to take down prey much larger than itself, including buffalo calves, baby deer and small muntjacs.
ALDF Urges Justice for Cat Victims in Elkhart County
The county’s prosecutor dismissed criminal charges against the manufacturing plant employees who killed two feral cats in a trash compactor.
New Lawsuit filed Against CARB’s LCFS
The county’s prosecutor dismissed criminal charges against the manufacturing plant employees who killed two feral cats in a trash compactor
We Love Our Dogs and Cats. But Are They Bad for the Environment?
Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them.
Are orange cats really the goofiest cats? Genetics may have an answer.
The best science on ginger feline behavior hints, yeah, there might be something special about them.
Orange cats get their ginger color from a single gene ‘cutout’
The variant gene is found on the X chromosome. This sex-linked trait for orange fur is found only in domesticated cats.
Rhode Island Governor Signs Cat Declaw Ban into Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund helps protect the strongest farmed animal protection law in the country
Washington Governor Signs Animal Protection Bills into Law
The four laws will offer better projections for companion animals and keep wild animals from being exploited for entertainment in the state.
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