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…
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2026-09-18
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…
Are you cleaning your cat litter box correctly?
How often should you clean your cat’s litter box? Plus three other tips for peak cat cleanliness Throughout history, people have revered cats…
2026-09-16
Catnapped bodega cat in Brooklyn reunited with owner after intense grassroots campaign
Three-month-old Jabal was returned to Park Slope bodega after community rallied to rescue purloined kitty The owner of a New York City bodega on…
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