After Kiddo, the first airborne cat, here’s the story of another feline who made history: Félicette, the tuxedo cat. Félicette is the first puss sent into space and to have returned alive as a passenger of the Véronique rocket launched on October 18th, 1963, from the Sahara. This French cat was retrieved after ten minutes … Read more
In downtown Le Mans, France, a cat accidentally fell from the fourth floor of a building. Fortunately for the feline passers-by were there to rescue him. Now the moggy’s grateful owner has launched a plea to find the generous folks who saved her precious kitty. Saïko, a one-year-old Maine Coon, is one tough cookie, the … Read more
Titi is a Maine Coon cat who holds the highly esteemed position of “mascot for Decize’s social networks.” The tomcat, however, vanished the day following his election in March 2022. Two weeks later, he was discovered safe and sound in a neighboring house. Phew! Decize is a small town in central France’s Nievre area. The … Read more
Choupette, a ten-year-old cat, gained notoriety for exploring French regions perched on her owner Joseph’s head. Joseph Zappia and Choupette reside in Joeuf, France. The man does not want to leave his cat home during his trips, so he brings her everywhere. When they travel, they certainly do not go unnoticed. The pair’s trademark? Choupette … Read more
Twelve years ago, Nickelodeon released the movie Hotel for Dogs to worldwide success. It seems like the hit film gave watchers some ideas. On rue Mirabeau in Tours, France, a hotel for pets opened its doors last summer. Unlike the movie, this establishment is destined for cats. The Matourangeau, a contraction of Matou (tomcat in … Read more
Last summer, a brand-new bookstore opened in Aix-en-Provence, France. From a distance, the bookshop looks like any other regular shop, but upon closer inspection, you’ll notice this one is unique. “Mon Chat Pitre“ is France’s first bookstore solely dedicated to cats. You’ll be able to pet six felines adopted from shelters while browsing the shelves … Read more
On Christmas Eve in Allier, France, a cat preserved his family from a silent death. Belial saved his owners’ lives when they were all suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning at their country house near Montluçon, in the Allier region. On December 25, 2021, the cat’s owner was sleeping when his cat had a problematic reaction. … Read more