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7 Facts About Ragdoll Cats
The Ragdoll cat can be described in three words: big, beautiful, and friendly.
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Animal Rescues Are Reducing Adoption Fees to $25 or Less As Part of the Empty the Shelters Campaign
For the first two weeks in May, hundreds of animal shelters are dropping adoption fees to $25 or less.
Meet the Rusty Spotted Cat—the World’s Smallest Feline
Weighing just two to four pounds, the rusty spotted cat is the smallest wild cat on Earth.
10 Fancy Facts About Persian Cats
The longhaired feline has a storied past—and a frenzied following.
11 Facts About Sphynx Cats
With their angular faces, big ears, and smooth bodies, Sphynx cats are living (and purring) proof that there’s more to a kitty than its fur coat.
22 Pieces of Medieval Pet Advice
Pet advice from the Middle Ages included enough Latin incantations, unusual remedies, and bizarre superstitions to fill a Great Dane.
The Legend of Jenny, the 'Titanic' Cat Said to Have Predicted the Ship's Fate
Jenny the ship cat likely didn't make it off 'Titanic' alive, but according to one legend, she anticipated the disaster and saved the life of a crew member.
6 Facts About Bengal Cats
Get to know the exotic, spotted kitty.
13 Facts About Siamese Cats
Like most cat breeds, the Siamese’s true origins are cloaked in mystery.
The 10 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in the World
You could purchase a few dozen tiger cubs for the price of a single Ashera cat. (Please do not do that.)
By the Numbers: The Billions of Animals Killed by Cats
Pet-Safe (and Toxic) Flowers to Be Aware of This Valentine's Day
When dropping hints about gifts to your Valentine, mention these pet-safe flowers to consider and toxic species to avoid.
Is Catnip Bad for Dogs?
Cats on catnip can be quite fun to watch. Can dogs get in on the action? Yes, but it probably won’t be as entertaining.
Common Misconceptions About Cats, From Why They Meow to Whether They Hate You
Why do cats *really* purr? What’s the truth about black cat adoption rates? Find out the answers to those and other cat-related queries.
Why Does My Cat Sit in Sunny Spots?
Cats never look more majestic than when they're sunbathing, but there's a practical reason for this behavior.
100 Things We Learned in 2021
From really expensive NFTs to newly discovered shipwrecks to the latest developments in the world of K-Pop, here are a few things we learned in 2021.
Our 25 Most Popular Stories of 2021
Based on our most popular stories of 2021, it seems safe to say that our readers adore their pets, are fascinated by the strange features they see on motor vehicles, and really want to know what happened to all that white dog poop they used to see.
Famed Cat Art Enthusiast Louis Wain’s Images Are Now on Display at England’s Bethlem Museum of the Mind
Wain became famous in Victorian England for his exaggerated depictions of anthropomorphic cats, which he continued even after being declared certifiably insane.
The 25 Most Popular Products People Bought In 2021, Including Always Pans, 'Star Wars' LEGO Sets, and More
The 25 most popular products Mental Floss readers bought in 2021 included Always Pans, 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' LEGO sets, and more.
Ed Lowe, the Inventor Behind Kitty Litter
With kitty litter, Ed Lowe changed how cats and humans bonded. But not everyone understood the idea: One woman tried feeding it to her cat.
Is Your Cat an Actual Psychopath? Take This Test and Find Out
Science supports what we've long suspected: Cats can exhibit psychopathic tendencies. This online test can measure just how dangerous they really are.
12 Secrets of Dog Groomers
We spoke to dog groomers about the most challenging breeds to groom, their tricks for handling difficult customers, and other hairy aspects of the job.
The 40 Most Popular Pet Names of 2021
More people are naming their cats ‘Loki’ than their dogs. Also, ‘Brady’ is less popular in Boston than it used to be.
The Best Ways to Feed Medicine to Picky Cats and Dogs
Even the best-trained cat or dog is likely to run away if you try feeding them a pill without a game plan.