Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. “Yet another fluffy cutie” Sent in by Christina via . “My boy Rudy’s afternoon siesta in Florida. ” Sent in via by Cat Mom. “Introducing the newest members of our tribe who were rescued as newborns. Now at 4 months, they sure “rule the roost” around here! Our ginger-colored tabby male, “Cosmo” lives up to his namesake Kramer since he loves levels! His petite ..read more

An 8-year-old cat is her playful self again after being saved by kind people. She insists on being the “queen of the castle.” Jalapeno aka PepperTheOddCatSanctuary About two months ago, the Odd Cat Sanctuary received a plea to help a cat desperately needing placement. The rescue didn’t hesitate to take her on and offer a soft landing. With almost no teeth and a healed broken jaw, the cat came with a permanent “blep” – her tongue sticks out constantly. “She realized she was safe when she got to the Odd Cat Sanctuary and knew we would take all the time needed to find her forever people,” the res ..read more

Miso, a lovable feline living in Munich, Germany, has a unique double life that has captured the hearts of his neighbors. By day, he’s an indoor cat who loves to cuddle and spend time with his human, Kai. However, as soon as night falls, Miso transforms into an outdoor adventurer, exploring the city and its many wonders. After adopting the cat, Kai noticed Miso’s desire to explore the great outdoors, but living in an apartment proved challenging. Kai saw his neighbor using a box on a rope to release his cat out the window. While it’s certainly unconventional, it did work. Kai decided to give ..read more

Dogs are left alone for a variety of reasons. Typically, they are misplaced and we do all possible to reconnect them with their families. A dog showed up at a family’s home determined to get inside one day. To say “hello,” she curled beneath their backyard gate. Image/Story Source Credit: SBS TV via YouTube Video The husband thought she was quite adorable. She had a collar on but it was in bad shape. The wife wasn’t a fan of the dog and wanted her to leave. She would take her own dogs inside, afraid the strange dog would bite them. But the dog didn’t have a mean or aggressive bone in her bod ..read more

A gentle cat found lying on the gravel decided to give home life a try after years of living in an alley. Coeur de PirateChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Simone passed through an alleyway in a neighborhood when she came across a skinny cream cat lying alone on the gravel. The cat was in poor shape and so exhausted that he didn’t have the strength to flee. Upon closer inspection, she noticed that the cat had an injured eye, likely due to fights with other community cats. After talking to the neighbors, she learned that the cat didn’t have a home and had lived in this alley for many years, surviving on ..read more

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Dental issues are common in cats, but I was relieved when my veterinarian said Olga’s teeth weren’t covered with plaque and tarter. However, after a brief examination, she discovered a broken tooth and another one with an abscess. I scheduled a dental cleaning, and the veterinarian mentioned that Olga might need one or more teeth extracted. Olga hasn’t been under anesthesia since she was spayed, and I was worried about her being put to sleep for so long for surgery, but my friends reassured me ..read more

With the arctic blast causing temperatures to dip as low as -14C in the Highlands and -11C in England, PDSA vets have issued advice on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can be very serious and, if not treated quickly, it can cause their body to shut down, which is fatal.” Symptoms of hypothermia: Shivering – this is a natural response to help the body warm up. However, if they become too cold they may stop shivering Drowsiness, confusion, clumsiness Pale gums Collapse or loss ..read more

A basement cat jumped into a person’s arms as she was ready to start a new life she’d always wanted. ChickpeaMeagan Meagan of Puppy Kitty NY City was in her office when she was contacted about a young cat living in a basement, needing rescue. From a video she received, she noticed the poor living conditions and that the kitten had a wobbly gait. The little one had lived in the basement of an apartment building for a while as an unwanted cat. She rushed to the location immediately after work. “I wanted to get her out of there,” Meagan shared. She was living in a basement before rescuePuppyKitty ..read more

Military dogs work tirelessly, serving our country and protecting our soldiers in battle. The dogs’ jobs range anywhere from sniffing out bombs, performing search and rescue missions, and tracking down people. One such canine soldier, a Lab named Taylor, was so successful at her job that the Taliban placed a bounty on her head. YouTube Taylor, affectionately called Tay-Tay or Princess Taylor, served two tours in Afghanistan. Once it was time for retirement, like other devoted military dogs, she’d fly to America, where she’d be available for adoption. While the dogs’ handlers are given priorit ..read more

Rescuing cats is tough. Not every kitty that comes in off the street or out of the wild is healthy and hale. Some kitties come to care sick or injured. And an important part of their care is a nutritious diet. And because you shop with purrpose, you are a HUGE part of helping make sure rescue cats have all the food they need to heal and recover. In fact, you’re where the giving starts. When you shop with iHeartCats, every single purchase funds donations for felines in need. Whether you purchase a cute cat shirt for yourself or supplements for your cat, that cart full of goodies gives compassi ..read more