(Photo Credit: Djavan Rodriguez | Getty Images) In recent years, pet owners have felt the financial squeeze as the cost of caring for their furry companions, particularly in terms of feeding them, has risen considerably. As of 2024, cat food prices have continued to rise, prompting concerns and frustrations among cat parents. The escalating costs have been attributed to various factors, including the economic environment. Below, we’ll delve into the reasons why cat food is expensive in 2024 and explore the role of inflation in these rising prices. Why is cat food expensive in 2024? The surge i ..read more

(Photo Credit: fotocelia | Getty Images) A woman has been charged with 10 counts of animal torture after officials rescued more than 100 cats and kittens from her home in Crystal, Minnesota. After weeks of searching, authorities seized a total of 124 cats living in deplorable conditions. Unfortunately, several felines had to be euthanized due to various health concerns, including severe respiratory infections. Woman faces charges after authorities rescue more than 100 cats from home Per CBS, officers first visited Shawna Duffy’s home in January when her boyfriend discarded several bags of fece ..read more

(Photo Credit: elenaleonova | Getty Images) Penicillin for cats is an antibiotic medication derived from the Penicillium fungi. It falls under the beta-lactam class of antibiotics and is primarily used to treat bacterial infections. The drug interrupts the building process of the bacterial cell wall, ultimately killing the bacteria. Being one of the oldest types of antibiotics available, penicillin has played a vital role in veterinary medicine due to its effectiveness and general safety when used properly. Here’s what you should know about the uses, dosage, and side effects of penicillin for ..read more

(Photo Credit: Konstantin Voronov | Getty Images) Firefighters from the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service in the United Kingdom recently rescued a calico cat in a predicament that seemed ripped straight from a cartoon. The “furious” cat found themself trapped between two walls, prompting a unique rescue mission that would soon capture the internet’s heart — not for the cat’s distress, but for their comically disgruntled demeanor once freed. Cat looks furious after being ‘carefully chiseled’ out of wall According to a post shared by the fire service on Facebook, a rescue operation took place e ..read more

(Photo Credit: Halfpoint | Getty Images) Authorities in Everett, Massachusetts, are currently seeking the owner of a kitten discovered in a neighborhood driveway while wearing a strawberry dress. The police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the owner of the adorable feline. Police looking for owner of kitten wearing strawberry-patterned dress As per NBC Boston, Everett Animal Control shared a Facebook post on Monday, April 8, featuring a picture of the kitten in a white dress adorned with several strawberries. The shot showed the white-colored cat with gray ears gazing ..read more

(Photo Credit: Theo Wargo / Staff | Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images) Martha Stewart, the renowned lifestyle mogul and devoted animal enthusiast, is bidding farewell to a cherished family member — a Persian cat. On April 8, she shared the heartbreaking news of her beloved pet’s passing on Instagram. Her cat, Empress Tang, was nearly 15 years old.  Martha Stewart mourns passing of beloved cat ‘Empress Tang’ In an Instagram post, Stewart wrote a heartfelt caption honoring her cat, as People reports. She said, “Empress Tang, my dearest tri-color Persian, passed away this morning o ..read more

(Photo Credit: Juana Mari Moya | Getty Images) After a cat rescue mission in Wisconsin, 28 feline companions, including 18 kittens, five mothers, and five juveniles, are in need of forever homes. The Sauk County police rescued these cats. With their rescue, an opportunity arises for individuals to extend a helping hand and provide these furry friends with a warm and loving environment.  10 cats and 18 kittens rescued during drug bust On April 5, officers from the Sauk Prairie Police Department executed a search warrant in the 400 Block of Dallas St. in the Village of Sauk City, as per WMT ..read more

(Photo Credit: miodrag ignjatovic | Getty Images) A man’s arduous climb up the Boulder’s Flatirons in Colorado took an unexpected turn, prompting a call for rescue. Last Thursday, on Mar. 28, Austin Wolff started the ascent with his cat, Link, snug in a backpack. However, the journey extended past daylight hours, leaving them stranded in darkness. Luckily, they were rescued from the Flatirons after Wolff sought assistance from the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group. ‘Adventure cat’ needed to be rescued from top of the Boulder’s Flatirons Wolff, his friend, and Link began their journey around 3:30 p.m ..read more

(Photo Credit: Serhii Ivashchuk | Getty Images) A 37-year-old woman in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, is in police custody after 36 neglected cats and three dogs were rescued from her home. Ashley Burrell kept the animals in her rental bungalow, deceiving the public into thinking that she ran a licensed cat rescue. She’d often solicit funds from neighbors and on social media to care for the animals. However, the neglectful state that the cats and dogs were found in told a very different story. 36 cats and 3 dogs rescued from South Side home According to ABC7 Chicago, the Chicago Police Department, t ..read more

(Photo Credit: Sergio Amiti | Getty Images) A French couple has been permanently banned from owning pets after 159 neglected cats and seven dogs were rescued from their home. The 52-year-old man and his 68-year-old partner lived with the animals in their 861 sq ft (80 sq m) flat. Reports say the couple kept the animals in deplorable conditions, with investigators even discovering deceased bodies of felines and dogs in the flat. Couple kept 159 cats and 7 dogs in their apartment in France As per BBC News reporting, police made the heartbreaking discovery last year while responding to reports of ..read more