Feline virus could infect humans, science says

A new study reveals that a feline virus could spread to humans

Recent studies have shown that the virus known as “feline morbillivirus,” which can lead to renal failure in cats, is also a potential human pathogen. In October 2022, the National Academy of Sciences published the newest findings of virologists from the University of Pittsburgh. The highlighted research discovered that a virus responsible for chronic kidney … Read more

Tiktok helps woman fund her foster kitten dental surgery

Tiktoker raises money for rescue kitten’s dental surgery after pleading video went viral

On October 8th, a wildlife conservator named Natalie posted a video on TikTok, asking for support. Natalia had just rescued a black kitten who needed expensive treatment she couldn’t afford. Days after her plea, Natalie was elated to receive many donations from people empathetic to her struggle. Social loves to laugh and marvel at little … Read more

Two lebanese kittens are searching for a home in France

A charity is helping two rescue kittens from Lebanon find an owner in France

Two adorable kitties rescued by an animal rights association in Lebanon are now looking for a lifelong home in which they will be cherished. Cookie and Tom are a cute pair who desire this more than anything in the world. The story of Cookie and Tom begins in the streets of Beirut, Lebanon’s bustling capital. … Read more

Two disabled cats melt hearts in touching video

Blind cat has his special way of letting his deaf sibling know it’s time for lunch

Two disabled cats have found in each other the support companion they needed. A video posted on Reddit shows a blind cat waking his deaf sibling up right on time for the meal. A deaf cat who becomes friends with another impaired cat will never have to worry about losing his friend’s support because they … Read more

Cat colony resides on isolated naval island

A massive cat colony under study invades an island in the Cheradi archipelago

A sizable cat colony has settled its quarter on an island in the Cheradi archipelago in Italy. A census estimates the colony to count over fifty felines. The San Pietro Island off the coast of Taranto is the largest of the Cheradi archipelago, as named by the historian Thucydides.  It houses a naval base, isolated … Read more

Kittens rescued from streets are siblings

Two kittens rescued on different days by the same teenager turned out to be siblings

Barney and Robin, two siblings, were separately saved from the streets by the same girl. The kitties weighed less than 300 grams when this volunteer found them. In much better shape, the cats are now up for joint adoption. 17-year-old Aida Artusa discovered the felines separately by chance in her neighborhood. The four-month-old kittens were … Read more

A municipality outsources cat emergency to nonprofit associations

City council encharges nonprofit organizations to provide emergency care for cats in Bari

The City of Bari is in a pickle when handling rescue cats brought to emergency services.  While the city searches for a new approach to handle the situation, the council has contracted two nonprofits to provide “Cat First Aid.” The Bari First Aid program is a secure program for abandoned felines. For the next two … Read more