Adoption & life
Mars Research Highlights Adoption Hurdles and Guidance
New research reveals common barriers to pet adoption, while a shelter CEO shares the journey of an obese rescue cat who became an online sensation.
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Breeds
CatCon 2026 Returns to Pasadena with Expanded Feline Festival
The 11th annual CatCon, the world's largest cat culture event, takes place October 10-11 at the Pasadena Convention Center, featuring adoptions, art, and interactive experiences.
Adoption & life
Mother-Daughter Rescue Cats Seek Joint Adoption in New York City
A viral video of rescue cats Belinda and Pellene has sparked a public campaign for their joint adoption. The mother and daughter, available as a pair in or near New York City, gained over 12,000 likes in under 12 hours.
Indoor life
26 Cats Rescued from Sealed Boxes in Birmingham Alleyway
Twenty-six cats and kittens were found sealed in plastic boxes and dumped beside fly-tipped rubbish in a Birmingham alleyway on September 30.
Adoption & life
One in 15 Cats Carries Human-Transmissible Giardia
A large-scale study finds 6.7% of North American house cats carry Giardia, with kittens and male cats at higher risk, and one in five infected cats carries strains transmissible to people.
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News
Global Study Links Cat Density to National Happiness
An analysis of 93 countries finds nations with more cats per capita report higher happiness and lower rates of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite.
Breeds
First Documented Cases of Marfan Syndrome Found in Cats
Researchers have identified the first documented cases of Marfan syndrome in domestic cats, diagnosed in littermates Gary and Shaggy through genetic testing.
Breeds
Cat Density Linked to National Happiness in 93-Country Study
An international study finds countries with more pet cats per capita report higher happiness levels.
Indoor life
Russia Leads World in Cat Ownership Amid Stray Crisis
Nearly 59% of Russian households own a cat, the highest rate globally, yet the country faces a severe stray cat crisis worsened by wartime mobilisation.
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Domestic Shorthair (or specified breed if... · Small to medium
Aggression And Play Biting
United States · 1990s
Arthritis In Senior Cats
Domestic cat (Felis catus) · Typically senior (10+ years)
Bengal Cat Price
United States · 1960s to 1970s
Black Maine Coon
United States · Mid-19th century
Body Language And Tail Signals
Varies by breed · Varies by breed
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Feeding & care
Cat reunited after three years thanks to microchip scan
A cat named Dill was reunited with her York owners on September 28, 2026, after being missing since December 2023.
Feeding & care
Cat food contamination: lead, cadmium and arsenic found in most top sellers
An investigation of 100 top-selling cat foods found widespread contamination with lead, cadmium, and arsenic.
Adoption & life
Cat Oreo neglect leads to owner's four-year animal ownership ban
A Renfrewshire man has been banned from owning animals for four years after his cat Oreo suffered with a broken leg and ear infection for weeks without treatment.
Behaviour
Bolt Huddersfield station cat dies in road accident
Bolt, the black cat who lived at Huddersfield Railway Station for over five years, died in a road accident last week.
Breeds
Cats vocalize more to male owners during homecoming greetings
A new study finds cats meow and purr nearly twice as often to male caregivers in the first moments after they return home.
Indoor life
Rescue Cat Martin's Bedtime Journey Captures Hearts
A viral video shows a senior rescue cat named Martin being lovingly carried to bed by his owner.
Feeding & care
Canada Bans Declawing, Experts Warn Against Vegan Cat Diets
A Catster podcast episode discusses Canada's new ban on declawing and other elective procedures, explains why cats cannot thrive on vegan diets.
Feeding & care
Free AI Websites for NYC Cat Rescues
A new partnership offers 25 New York City animal rescues free AI-built websites to help them manage adoptions and focus resources on cats.
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- 6Global Study Links Cat Density to National Happiness
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