Posts with tag Cats

Animal control officers in Sioux City, Iowa, had to don hazmat suits this week to enter a home that apparently had been abandoned along with about 50 cats inside it, some of them dead. "The conditions were unbelievable, that's all I can tell you, that they were absolutely unbearable," Cindy Rarrat, head of the Sioux... Continue Reading »

Responding to Japan's love of pets, several architects have established a new, niche trend within their industry: pet-friendly home design. With the world's lowest birthrate -- an estimated 7.3 births for every 1,000 people -- Japan is home to many young couples who choose pets in lieu of children. Additionally, many... Continue Reading »

When Manhattanite Mandi Pek was moving into her new apartment, she wasn't worried about the packing, or the renovations, or even the time off from work. She was worried most about moving her pet Harley, an 8-year-old Shih Tzu. "I had brought Harley home at 9 weeks old," Pek says. "It was the only home she has ever... Continue Reading »

A patio for a cat? Yes, that's a "catio." And with apartment space at a premium it may seem strange to dedicate part of it exclusively to your cat. But, if you love cats, you understand why so many owners happily provide the space. The New York Times recently featured these feline-coddling people who share their limited... Continue Reading »

Did you know that June is Adopt-a-Cat Month? (It's also National Iced Tea, Drive Safe, Turkey Lovers, and Potty Training Awareness Month -- but for now let's solely focus on our furry, four-legged friends.) Although dogs might have a better PR team -- "Man's Best Friend" is hands-down the best motto in the animal kingdom... Continue Reading »