4+ hour, 36+ min ago  (289+ words) Sales of cat-related products at major convenience stores have surged over the past few years, as rising cat ownership fuels what retailers call the emerging "cat economy." Cat food and related products sales at stores such as 7-Eleven, Hi-Life and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (499+ words) Owning a cat offers many health benefits, including reduced stress and emotional support, and new research suggests that our feline friends might also offer clues to better treat certain cancers. That is according to a new study published on Thursday…...

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (582+ words) In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping. Larry the cat was celebrating 15 years yesterday as the British government's official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (220+ words) A temple has bestowed the robes of a tiger god on the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corp's (KRTC) feline stationmaster Mikan (), the cat's official social media page revealed in a post on Sunday. KRTC wrote on on social media that it…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (777+ words) Throngs of feral cats emerged from the shade of parked trucks and bushes as soon as the familiar Subaru Forester pulled into a dump on Hawaii's Big Island. They ran after the vehicle to a certain meal " a gravy train…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (270+ words) Cat owners who fail to put microchips in their pets could face fines of up to NT$15,000 (US$477) starting next month, according to the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). Under the Animal Protection Act, dog owners have been required to microchip…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (284+ words) Raccoons, saltwater crocodiles and two types of venomous snakes " vipers and elapids " would be banned from being kept as household pets, the Ministry of Agriculture said yesterday. The species are to be added through an amendment to the list of…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (300+ words) Raccoons, saltwater crocodiles, and two types of venomous snakes " vipers and elapids " would be banned from being kept as household pets, the Ministry of Agriculture announced today. These species are to be added to the current list of animals prohibited…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (459+ words) Cats in the shops along Dihua Street are very interactive and cute, and each one has its own unique character," Hsu, 30, said. The old street and the cats create a blend of tradition and modern charm that makes the area…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (333+ words) A French couple kept Louise, a playful black panther, in an apartment in northern France, triggering panic when she was spotted roaming nearby rooftops. The pair were were handed suspended jail sentences on Thursday for illegally keeping a wild animal,…...