Sarah Knight 
I thought I was walking out with one cat. Then a trembling paw slid through the bars, and everything I’d planned fell apart. It was one of those deceptively pretty December afternoons—the sun low and bright, the air sharp enough to sting your lungs. Outside, the snow looked like it had been dusted with glitter. …
Yesterday I had no cat. Today a giant stray sleeps on my chest—how did that happen? Yesterday morning I was the sort of person who said, quite firmly, “I’m not ready for a pet.” Not because I don’t like animals. I do. I just like my life quiet. Predictable. A cuppa, a book, the telly …
My Neighbors Called the Police on My 72-Year-Old Dad, Swearing He “Disappears Cats for Cash.” What the Officer Saw in His Truck Made Him Cry. “Earl! Open that garage door!” Mrs. Donnelly was on the sidewalk, phone held high, yelling like she’d already decided my dad was guilty. A patrol car idled at the curb, …
On the security camera feed, I watched him drag himself toward the front door. Oliver wasn’t fighting to live anymore, he was fighting not to leave without me. It was 6:30 p.m. Rain hammered the windows of the glass office tower where my team had been trapped for what felt like forever, the city outside …
They warned me not to take him, not because he was mean, but because his silent scream had driven three owners over the edge. At the rescue on the edge of the city, the volunteer rested her hand on the kennel door and lowered her voice. “His vocal cords were cut,” she said. “Someone did …
If you’ve just adopted a new cat, you may be wondering why they won’t stop meowing. While it’s normal for cats to vocalize, excessive meowing can be a sign of distress or anxiety. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the reasons why your new cat may be meowing excessively, and how you can help …
They said death is a part of life. You adopt a few kittens, then the kittens grow up and a few years later become senior cats and then one day, death comes. If you’re a pet parent, the thought of your furry friend dying is likely a nightmare. And if you’ve recently had to deal …
If you are like many other cat owners, you might have asked yourself this question before: “Why does my cat want me to watch her eat?” Though they may seem independent, cats actually enjoy a good amount of attention from their pet parents. One way to show your cat you care is to make sure …
They are often seen as bad luck symbols, but do they really bring harm to those who cross their paths? Or is there more to these mysterious creatures than meets the eye? There is no one answer to the question of whether black cats bring bad luck. The superstition surrounding black cats is a complex …