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On the prowl – to save stray cats – Our Communities
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (837+ words) Winnipeg 0" C, Blowing snow Cats on the road, in barns, on farms, wandering in yards. Some survive, some perish, some get adopted, some are left behind. Many others continue to breed, increasing the cat population at an alarming rate. The…...
Alberta’s ‘infamous’ gold-coloured cat statue sparks legislature hissing match
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (221+ words) EDMONTON " The mystery of a gold-coloured cat perched in the office of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is now a full-on hissing match. It began in the house last week, when Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi "publicly accused Smith of questionable…...
A cat’s life – Our Communities
2+ week, 6+ day ago (337+ words) The popularity of Sabrina Naayen's Meow Mania continues to grow, so she's had to change the location of her feline-focused spring market and adoption fair. The upcoming Meow Mania will be held at Assiniboia Downs (3975 Portage Ave.) on Sunday, March…...
'Just bad luck': Alberta shelter to quash superstitions, host event for black cats
3+ week, 5+ day ago (577+ words) Winnipeg -14" C, Cloudy Eight-month-old Lavender loves to cuddle, especially her boyfriend Bowie, when she isn't too busy running around and playing. Knight Rider, who might look big and scary, is independent and actually a softy who will gently put his…...
‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) LONDON (AP) " In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping. | Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government's official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served…...
When cats and art come together
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (557+ words) When Barbara Best's husband brought in a pregnant cat from the lane behind her shop, she might not have realized how significant that encounter was at the time. After bringing Layla in, they looked on Facebook to see if anyone…...
Benefits of a fresh food diet for pets
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (236+ words) Winnipeg 10" C, Sunny A good part of my day is spent researching, reading, and reviewing information about pets, centering on nutrition. As you know if you read my column regularly, I am a staunch advocate of using fresh, clean foods…...
City shelters swamped with fur babies, desperate to find them homes
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (597+ words) Winnipeg 28" C, Sunny Animal shelters across Winnipeg have resorted to reducing adoption fees in reaction to the overwhelming number of rescues who need to find a home. On Monday, the City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency slashed its adoption fee…...
Winnipeg International Feline Film Festival celebrate cats and the pet parents who love them
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (666+ words) Winnipeg 22" C, Sunny The cats have come back to the big screen. " Winnipeg International Feline Film Festival " Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave. " Saturday, June 28; 6:30 p.m. " Tickets $25 at catsmanitoba.com The second edition of the Winnipeg International Feline Film Festival, or…...
Edmonton cat born with six legs on the mend after surgery
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (463+ words) Winnipeg 12" C, Partly cloudy $19 + tax for 4 weeksand receive a Canada Proud Manitoba Strong mug and sticker FREE! EDMONTON " Bitsy the cat was born with nine lives, six legs and one loving heart." Christine Koltun says the one-year-old cat is well…...