Cats have a unique ability to comfort their owners, offering playful company, love, and even psychotherapy. That unique bond goes far beyond words and is greeted by an intuitive understanding of our emotions while at the same time being peaceful. “From the reduced stress their soft purrs bring to a little mischief they add to […]
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Killer kitties: cats are eating 2,000 species, including hundreds that are at risk
Cats may be adored human companions, but they are also highly effective killers, according to a study that shows they eat more than 2,000 species globally – including hundreds that are of conservation concern. Since domestication 9,000 years ago, house cats have spread to all continents except Antarctica. In the paper, published in Nature Communications, […]
Creating Family: 6 Things You Need To Know When Thinking About Pets
Are you considering adding a pet to your family? Pets can provide companionship, loyalty, and love. But before diving into pet ownership, there are several things that need to be taken into consideration. From size restrictions in your home, costs involved with caring for an animal, and the energy needed to constantly care for them […]
How to Find the Perfect Gift for Your Animal Lover Friend
Finding a gift for someone can be hard work – especially if that person is an animal lover. Not only do you need to make sure the present is something they’d like, but it also has to reflect your appreciation and show how much you care. Unfortunately, although animals bring us an immense amount of […]
Meet Japan’s Iriomote and Tsushima cats: Ambassadors for island conservation
Japan is home to two rare subspecies of leopard cat, one found only on Iriomote Island and the other on Tsushima Island. Neither larger than a housecat, each subspecies has an estimated population of only around 100 individuals, and both are listed as critically endangered on the Japanese Red List of Endangered Species. While the […]
Important Things to Keep in Mind Before Choosing a Pet
Choosing a pet is an exciting and life-altering decision. Whether you’re considering bringing a furry friend into your home for the first time or adding another companion to your existing pet family, there are essential factors to consider before making that commitment. In addition to considering factors like temperament and space requirements, it’s essential to […]
New Cat Species Discovered in Museum Collection is Probably Already Extinct
“Currently, 11 felid species are identified in Latin America,” said Pontificia Universidad Javeriana researcher Manuel Ruiz-García and his colleagues. “Eight of them form a monophyletic group named the ocelot lineage.” “This lineage includes the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), the margay (Leopardus wiedii), the Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita), the Pampas or colocolo cat (Leopardus colocola), the kodkod […]
Creating a Loving Home for a Pet From a Small Adoption Center
Millions of dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits, and other pets enter shelters and rescues annually. They’re often victims of cruelty or simply surrendered by families who can’t afford to care for them. Preparing for Your New Pet When you’re ready to adopt at an HSNY shelter, take a few steps to prepare your home and life for […]