Let's face it. Cats love to scratch. From the arm of your favourite sofa to the corner of the living room rug, no surface is safe. So, what do we do? Wave the white flag and let them run rampant all over the home? Instead of resigning to a future of textured table legs, you can redirect your cat's natural urges into places specifically designed for them to scratch.

Whether or not you are a religious person, you have likely heard of Patron Saints. There are a seemingly infinite number of Patron Saints, representing everything in life from actors to impossible feats, and finally, our feline friends. 

Have you ever noticed your feline friend seems to enjoy sitting under your legs when you have a blanket over them? Have you also noticed how they like to squeeze into small places or piles of clothing where their bodies just barely fit? Both of these are common behaviours referred to as caving and cocooning. Let’s take a deeper look at why our kitties get so much enjoyment out of these things.

The three animals stepped outside and brushed themselves off. As they did, something fell from the sky and landed right on top of Bullwinkle’s head.

“What on Earth was that?!” he said.

Gary and Morris immediately ran over to the small object.

“It’s a nut!” said Morris.

“Like the kind Joey the squirrel would eat?” asked Bullwinkle.

“No. Like for a nut and a bolt,” said Morris.

Have you ever noticed when your cat runs over to investigate what you’re eating, they seem to avoid all the sweet stuff? Why do they do this? Sure, they are carnivores, but is sweetness completely off the table for them? Let’s dig into the feline flavourscape and try to figure out what sort of palate they have.

In our opinion, older cats are some of the best pets on Planet Earth, and in this piece, we are celebrating them. Sure, they might move a little slower, they don’t jump up as high, and they love to sleep all day, but that’s what makes them so great! They’re mostly well-behaved and self-sufficient, and on top of it all, they’re usually quite affectionate!

Tashirojima, also known as Tashiro Island, is one of Japan’s handful of “cat islands” sprinkled along the country’s coastline. Tashiro Island is located in the Miyagi Prefecture, right off the coast of Ishinomaki City. While the island may host a small human population (approximately 100 people), it boasts an impressive cat population of well over several hundred.

The beautiful spring weather had finally arrived and Gary and Morris were excited to get outside to do something with their friends. They had recently enjoyed a number of fun outings and wanted to do something that would not just be a good time but stimulate the mind.

Thunderstorms can be a major source of anxiety for some cats. It’s massively loud cracking sounds and sudden flashes of lightning can send a cat barreling to the basement or somewhere they find safe.

Spring was in full force, with cool breezes, lots of sunlight, and snowbanks melting into giant puddles. The property around the Hervey Foundation for Cats was like its own miniature wetland, complete with a few Canada geese floating around in the water where it was deep enough.

In today's modern world, obesity isn't just a concern for humans – it's a problem for cats, with the Ontario Veterinary College finding that between 50%-60% of all Canadian felines overweight or obese.

Weather is unpredictable and, at times, quite intense. As humans, we can usually look to our local meteorologists to help us anticipate these things, but cats don’t have that same luxury.

n August of 2018, a woman by the name of Joan Bowell, whose cat rescue, God’s Little People Cat Rescue, put the word out they were looking for someone, over the age of 45, who was also a ‘Cat Whisperer’ with a deep knowledge of feline psychology. They’d also be responsible for feeding and caring for 55 cats, which would include taking them to the vet and administering medication where necessary.

When your cat stops hanging out with you as frequently, and seemingly wants less attention or affection, it can be a little bit alarming. Some cats are incredibly affectionate and when that noticeably slows down or stops, we are left wondering what happened.

Ever notice how toilet paper rolls are like cat magnets? Somehow if you leave one out in the open, you’ll come back to find it has been absolutely shredded. If you put the roll on a dispenser too close to the ground, you might come back to find it has been fully unravelled.

It was a warm February morning at the Hervey Foundation for Cats. Although Alberta had gone through a real cold snap earlier in the winter, things were now unseasonably warm! The snow was melting, the sun was out, and Gary and Morris couldn't get enough.

We all know cats are complex creatures and sometimes life throws curveballs that leave our feline friends a bit spooked. Fear not! We’re going to talk about soothing your anxious kitty with a touch of intelligence, a dash of cleverness, and a heap of sympathy. Let’s jump into it!

Have you ever watched your cat zero in on a spot on the carpet and sniff the space intensely, getting closer and closer to the floor, then suddenly pop their head up, mouth agape, with a shocked look on their face?

Are you one of the lucky individuals whose cat doesn't mind going in the car? Chances are you are not, but you are planning a trip your cat absolutely must come along for. We have all been there, and you will be glad to know there are some things you can do to make your cat a little less stressed out while on the road.

Ladies and gentlemen, cat aficionados and history buffs, gather round for a tail that will surprise and thrill you! Dating back to ancient times, 44 B.C. to be precise, Largo di Torre Argentina, the historic Roman site where Julius Caesar is believed to have been assassinated, is a place rich in history... and cat hairs.