(Photo Credit: iVangelos | Getty Images) On May 6, a Metro rider noticed a one-month-old kitten abandoned in the C Line train. After they informed the train operator, the kitten was rescued and transported to the spcaLA South Bay Pet Adoption Center. One-month-old kitten rescued from Metro train in Los Angeles On Monday, a passenger discovered a tiny kitten aboard the Metro C Line train. Someone had abandoned the little one, and the rider helped save her. He reported the abandoned kitten to the train operator, who rescued the kitty and safely transported her to an adoption center. The rescue k ..read more

(Photo Credit: Nelly Senko | Getty Images) A recent study by researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan determined the life expectancy of domestic cat breeds, focusing on the ones most common in the United Kingdom. Per the Guardian, Sphynx, often called naked cats, have the lowest lifespan, at an average of about six and a half years. Research finds Sphynx have lowest life expectancy of all cat breeds While Sphynx cats seem like they may live on forever, they have a suprisingly low life expectancy of 6.8 years. The researchers noted that a ..read more

(Photo Credit: Elena Lavrinovich | Getty Images) On April 15, police were first made aware of cats being abandoned in a Walmart parking lot in Connecticut, with the suspect reportedly having run over the kitten while driving away. Upon learning of her arrest warrant, the woman finally turned herself in on May 3. Woman abandons cats and runs over kitten in Southington A disturbing animal cruelty incident took place in a Walmart parking lot in Southington in April. As per NBC Connecticut, the New Britain woman is facing two animal cruelty charges and will be appearing in court on May 20. Accordi ..read more

(Photo Credit: Dave Benett / Contributor | WireImage via Getty Images) On May 1, Lupita Nyong’o brought along a very unexpected yet special companion, a cat named Schnitzel, to the photo call for the “A Quiet Place: Day One” press tour. Most would opt for a bag or clutch as their choice of accessory. However, the “Black Panther” star graced the red carpet with a furry friend. Lupita Nyong’o poses with cat on the red carpet for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ press tour Lupita Nyong’o’s love for cats is well-known, as the actor adopted a feline of her own in 2023 named Yoyo. However, Schnitzel is not ..read more

(Photo Credit: Copyright | Getty Images) In the world of domestic pets, there are some cat breeds that reign supreme, captivating hearts with their majestic presence and commanding charisma reminiscent of the legendary Mufasa from “The Lion King.” These noble creatures, often sought after for their striking appearance and dignified demeanor, bring a sense of regality into your home. Below, we’ll explore which breeds fit this king-of-the-jungle bill. Which cat breeds have a mane like the lion, Mufasa? Maine Coon: Perhaps the closest you can get to having a personal Mufasa, the Maine Coon cat b ..read more

(Photo Credit: MudMapImages | Getty Images) On April 30, a report published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal took a deep dive into the highly pathogenic avian influenza. HPAI H5N1 first started spreading among cows earlier this year. However, veterinarians are now concerned as more than half the cats who drank raw milk from the infected cows at a Texas farm are dead. More than half the cats die after drinking milk from bird flu-infected cows The dead cats tested positive for bird flu after drinking raw milk at the first dairy farm that re ..read more

(Photo Credit: Dzmitry Skazau | Getty Images) On April 28, California residents came across a tiny kitten trapped under a sidewalk in Santa Ana. However, after several failed attempts, they had to call the local fire station to the rescue. When all else failed, the firefighters cracked open a can of tuna to rescue the trapped kitten, as per The Sacramento Bee. Firefighters rescue kitten from under a sidewalk in California A group of residents spotted a trapped kitten on Sunday in Santa Ana, California. The people tried to rescue the feline on their own. However, after the little one evaded the ..read more

(Photo Credit: Sanja Baljkas | Getty Images) A disabled cat went viral on TikTok after successfully climbing a canyon wall halfway despite balancing issues. The feline left her parents shocked yet proud, with the internet applauding her courage. The video also captures the cat’s wobbly trip down the canyon wall. Watch disabled cat climb canyon wall in viral TikTok video On March 30, TikTok user @morleykert shared a video of their cat climbing halfway up a canyon wall. The viral video garnered more than 44.5 million views, 9 million likes, 27,000 comments, and 600,000 bookmarks. @mor ..read more

(Photo Credit: Mariia Zotova | Getty Images) With the onset of kitten season, The Animal Foundation has established a new committee to encourage people to foster felines. The Las Vegas shelter launched a new program called the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee. So, one can walk in without an appointment, receive some quick training, and bring home a litter of kittens. The Animal Foundation introduces Itty Bitty Kitty Committee to tackle kitten season The Animal Foundation seeks help from community members as the shelter is overwhelmed with the number of kittens they have received over the month. Per ..read more

(Photo Credit: AnthonyRosenberg | Getty Images) A cat found herself being shipped from Utah to California after she jumped into a box that her owners used to return their Amazon order. The feline’s parents were shocked when they got a call from more than 600 miles away. They were notified that their furry friend, who had been missing for almost a week, had finally been found. Utah cat shipped with Amazon return reunites with family in California On April 10, a cat named Galena went missing from her Utah home, with her owners having no idea where she went. After hours of looking for their ..read more