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Long Island town may make it illegal to feed feral cats. Opponents call it ‘animal cruelty'
Babylon Village is looking to ban people feeding feral cats because of the impact the animals they say have on local wildlife — but animal advocates blasted the plan as “inhumane” and say it will lead to cats dying.
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Long Island town proposes ban on feeding feral cats
Babylon Village wants to put the ban on feeding the feral cats into place because of the impact the felines are having on local wildlife. But those who feed the cats say it would amount to “animal cruelty,” and there are better options. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.
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Cat makes history in yacht race
Oil the cat is believed to be the first feline to sail as part of a boat’s crew in the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
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Cat-owner duo in Ohio shares amputee journey while helping others through animal therapy
A kitten at Missouri animal shelter had twisted back legs that had to amputated. She was soon after adopted by a woman who lost her left leg after a near-fatal car accident.
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The Gaza Strip gets its first cat cafe, a cozy refuge from life under blockade
The global cat cafe trend, where people pay to have coffee and hang out with cats, has finally come to the besieged Gaza Strip.
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3 mobile apps to make life easier for you and your pet
If you’re a pet owner looking for ways to make life easier for you and your furry friend, these apps might be worth checking out.
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Meet the couple who adopted 7 cats
Meet Leonardo and Elise Vazquez, a couple who really loves cats — and decided to give seven of them a home! The Vazquez’s adopted seven shelter cats. To find an adoptable cat near you, download the WeRescue App from the WeRescue.pet website. You don’t have to adopt seven, but maybe you’ll find one that you feel a connection with and...
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Pop-up with cat food-inspired fare? Fête du Feline by Fancy Feast opens in Madison Square Park
What better way to celebrate International Cat Day than by chowing down like our furry feline friends? Fancy Feast by Purina has brought a unique pop-up to Madison Square Park. The special experience is open to the public for a free event on Aug. 8. This event is purr-fect for cat lovers looking to indulge in cat food-inspired bites, pet…
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Fueling Their Future: The Incredible Impact of Prioritizing Pet Nutrition
For our furry companions, meals are so much more than food. Learn how consistent, science-led nutrition helps support successful pet parenting, adoption, and bonding.
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3 plants to avoid to keep your dogs and cats safe
Many houseplants are toxic to animals, and some can have lethal consequences if your dog or cat consumes them. Here are some plant species to steer clear from.
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Florida woman leaves inheritance, Tampa estate to her 7 Persian cats
The cats are now up for adoption at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
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‘Cats' is back! Reimagined musical set in Harlem's drag Ball Culture to debut next summer
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s absence from New York City’s stages will be at most 14 months, with “Cats” returning in June 2024 at the World Trade Center’s new Perelman Performing Arts Center. The $500 million building, the next-to-last element of the World Trade Center redevelopment to open following the 2001 terrorist attacks, announced its inaugural season Wednesday. “Cats” will appear in…
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Kitten Rescued From Car Engine
An 8-week old kitten was rescued from the frame of a truck in San Diego, California.
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Cat Rescuers Can Sign Up For Free Feline Spay and Neuter Appointments: Details Here
More rescued and feral cats in the NYC area can be spayed or neutered free of charge, thanks to a two-weekend event by a Brooklyn nonprofit. The Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition (BBAWC) announced in a release Thursday that they will be hosting two Spayathon weekends on May 6-7 and June 2-4. The up-to 400 cats that receive services through…
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This 40-Pound Cat Needed a New Home — And the Internet Fell in Love
Patches the cat is surprisingly healthy despite what the shelter called his “gloriously gluttonous body.”
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40-Pound Cat Goes Viral in Virginia and Finds a New Home
An animal shelter in Richmond, Virginia, posted photos of a homeless, 42-pound cat that went viral on Facebook.
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Photos Show Exotic Cat Recovering After Testing Positive for Cocaine
An African serval cat is recovering after being found weeks ago wandering an Ohio neighborhood with cocaine in its system.
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More Than a Dozen Cats Found Dead in Queens
It marks the second gruesome case of animal abuse and cruelty in Queens in less than a week. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.
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More Than a Dozen Dead Cats Found in Trees and Brush in Queens Neighborhood
It was a horrifying discovery in a Queens neighborhood over the weekend, as more than a dozen dead cats were found in an empty stretch of land full of brush and trees.
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Why You Should Consider Adopting an Older Cat
Alec Rsunack of Animal Care Centers of NYC with all the reasons an older cat might be perfect for you.