“Cats have lived among humans for thousands of years. They probably started hanging around human grain stores, attracted by mice and other vermin, and eventually spread around the world as sailors brought them aboard ships….”
“Pets come with some powerful health benefits. Here’s how caring for a dog, cat, or other animal can help relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress, and improve your heart health….”
CAT TIME: “Have you ever wondered how your cat always knows exactly when to start meowing like crazyyyyyy for food RIGHT. ON. TIME. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME?
Or how she knows to wake you up as soon as the sun starts rising?
Like jeez, it’s SUNDAY. Doesn’t she know it’s a morning to sleep in?
All these things beg the question: Can cats tell time?….”
“Cats seem to love batting at the most breakable things, sending them crashing to the ground. And Christmas ornaments are no exception.
You’ll probably never be able to stop your cat from going after your tree, but you can switch to ornaments that are totally shatterproof! That way, no matter how much your cat bats and paws at them, your ornaments won’t end up breaking….”
“At the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the dog therapy program has adapted to make sure their lineup of 127 four-legged friends can still visit patients, families and staff, even if via a computer screen. For the organizers — who haven’t missed a day of service in the past five years — the work-around was a must for their mission to continue….”
“Only a few people seem able to decipher what most people consider unreadable expressions on cats’ faces, researchers find.
These “cat whisperers” can discern subtle differences on feline faces that reveal their mood. Women and people in the veterinary field, but not necessarily cat lovers, are most likely to have this ability….”
“Animals — with their licks, cuddles, and silly antics — seem to make everything better.
We’ve seen the healing power of animals throughout the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as pet adoptions skyrocket, therapy animals bring joy to healthcare workers, and zoos throughout the country entertain us with live updates of their residents….”
“Brian Mendelssohn, owner and manager of Row House Cinema in Pittsburgh, announced the first-ever Quarantine Cat Film Fest, which will compile fan-submitted, shelter-in-place cat videos for a hilarious fundraising movie dropping June 19….”
“People forced to wait out coronavirus at home are adopting and fostering shelter dogs and cats to keep them company. The shelters are thrilled……”
