Feline fine: Global study reveals surprising secret to human happiness
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2026-10-05
Countries with more cats are happier, study finds. But there’s a catch.
Researchers who study the happiness of nations often look at measures like health and wealth. But a new study published in the journal PLOS One…
Here’s How Black Cats Became One of Halloween’s Most Famous Symbols
Are black cats bad luck? And what's the real story behind black cats and Halloween? An expert reveals the surprising history.
2026-10-02
Heavy metals found in 99% of cat foods tested in new study
A new study from nonprofit Clean Label Project found lead, cadmium and arsenic in nearly all of 100 cat food products tested from 62 brands.
New Cat Food Study Finds Heavy Metals Widespread and Major Differences by Protein Source
Testing of 100 top-selling cat foods found dry products carried roughly 3x more lead than wet or air-dried foods The study tested products for more…
Cat food investigation finds heavy metals, pesticides and plastic chemicals
Nearly all tested cat foods contain toxic plastic contaminants, the herbicide glyphosate and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic…
2026-10-01
‘It’s frustrating to see immoral videos do so well’: how YouTube sensation Half-Asleep Chris sent a rollercoaster to space and made Bella the cat a star
His videos of cats, loopy contraptions and theme park rides round the heavens (and his back garden) have notched up a billion views. We meet Chris…
2026-09-29
Hempfield supervisors pass stray cat ordinance despite backlash
A majority of Hempfield supervisors opted Monday to amend an ordinance to govern the care of stray cats during a contentious meeting where one…
2026-09-28
20 Common Cat Behaviors, Explained
Cats can be rather peculiar creatures. These elegant and graceful—yet sometimes extremely awkward and hilarious—beings are beloved parts of many…
2026-09-27
Scientists say house cats could help unlock better cancer treatments for humans
Scientists have mapped the genetics of cat cancer on an unprecedented scale and found surprising similarities with tumors in humans. The findings…
2026-09-24
Tiny Kitten Goes From Excavator Rescue to Construction Company Mascot
A teeny-tiny kitten goes from an excavator rescue to a construction company mascot. And as the owner of three ginger cats—one of them a foster fail—I…
2026-09-23
Feeding stray cats in your community? The association may have something to say
The feeding of stray cats by residents of communities governed by associations is a fairly common issue for boards of directors and their property…
Sweet Shelter Cat's Adoption Falls Through After Family Finds Out She's FIV Positive
Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Dogs and cats in shelters wait every day for someone to give them a new leash…
2026-09-20
Scientists discover a hidden “ID card” in cat urine
Cats may identify one another through a surprisingly durable chemical “calling card” made from 13 unusual fatty acids in their urine. The compounds…
2026-09-19
At this show, the acrobats are amazing. And they’re cats.
PHILADELPHIA — The Amazing Acro-Cats leap from an eight-foot-tall pole and land on a human’s back! They jump through hoops! They skateboard! They…
2026-09-18
Louisiana firefighters find feline native to sub-Saharan Africa while responding to house fire
The African serval, illegally enclosed in the back yard, was subdued and transferred to an animal welfare facility Louisiana firefighters responding…
How one backyard stray sparked a mission to save the ‘Cats of San Bernardino’
Inside Jaina Spagis’ home, there is little separation between everyday life and animal rescue. One bedroom houses healthy cats awaiting adoption…
2026-09-17
Firefighters' Kitten Rescue Goes Viral
A California kitten's bad hide-and-seek choice has turned into a social media hit. Ventura County firefighters were called to a Camarillo home after…
Why do cats have '9 lives'? Historians trace back the myth
You've heard the old adage that cats have nine lives. While this saying obviously isn't based in reality (although I wish it were), it has been…
Ask Smithsonian: Have Cats Been Domesticated?
When did we start getting cuddly with cats? And have those tabbies really been tamed? In this one-minute video, Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze…
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