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Dormie was an Airedale Terrier who ran afoul of the law.

Paw and Order: Dormie, the Dog Who Went on Trial for Cat Murder

In 1921, an Airedale Terrier named Dormie captured national attention by becoming the first dog to be put on trial for (cat) murder. And yes, he had a lawyer.

Does Your Cat’s Butthole Touch Everything It Sits On? One Middle-Schooler Devised an Experiment to Find Out

The science experiment was made possible by red lipstick, white paper, and a high tolerance for looking at cat buttholes.

Fancy Feast Just Released a Cat Food-Inspired Cookbook for Humans

Because Fancy Feast’s “Seared Salmon Entrée with Spinach” is for cats—but you deserve to have some, too.

Why Cats Like to Chew on Plastic—and How to Stop Them

Cats can often be found munching on plastic items, especially bags. Here's why they do it, and why they shouldn't.

Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow on the Friends set.

Friends’s "Smelly Cat" Lyrics Were Loosely Inspired by a Real Pet—But It Wasn’t a Cat

Phoebe Buffay's ubiquitous tune "Smelly Cat" may never have happened if not for a malodorous pooch named Gouda.

Pamper Your Pet with Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar Items From the Disney Collection at Chewy

The newly launched Disney Collection at Chewy features toys, clothes, treats, and beds for your dog or cat featuring characters from Pixar, Marvel, and The Mandalorian.

A cat can and will bite the hand that feeds. Be prepared.

11 Ways to Defend Yourself Against a Cat

When your pet cat snaps, it's good to know there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from a feline's furry fury.

Naming a cat "Whiskers" is like naming a baby "Fingertips."

Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?

Apart from being the feline equivalent of a fancy mustache, what are cat whiskers for? As it turns out, multiple things.

Are you sharing your bed with your cat, or is your cat sharing its bed with you?

The Reason Cats Like to Sleep at the Foot of Your Bed

Cats often take up residence near your feet when it's time for bed. They do it for a number of reasons, only some of which are selfish.

Cats vs. Dogs: This Map Shows Which Pet the World Prefers

To settle the cats vs. dogs debate, check out this map showing which countries are cat lovers and which ones prefer dogs.

The Reason Your Cat Loves to Sit On Your Computer Keyboard

This confounding cat behavior is mostly because our furry friends love warm spots and attention from you.

America's Most Popular Pet Names of the Past 100 Years

From Tippy to Tigger, this is what Americans have named their cats and dogs in the last hundred years or so.

A cat that nuzzles your head is essentially saying you're part of the team. A subordinate, but still part of the team.

Why Do Cats Head Bump Humans?

Cats seem to enjoy booping humans on their foreheads. Is it a sign of affection, or yet another sign of condescension?

Pooli the cat modeling her uniform on her 15th birthday.

6 Heroic Military Cats

Dogs and horses may rightfully claim their share of battlefield glory, but cats have proven themselves just as brave, cunning, and loyal.

Why Do Cats Throw Up So Often?

Even if you're used to seeing your cat throw up, don't ignore it: It could be a sign of something serious.

Cat-rick Bateman and friends in American Psycho.

Watch the American Psycho Business Card Scene, But With Cats

If Patrick Bateman bragged about his pet instead of his business card, ‘American Psycho’ would’ve been a great cat movie.

Simone Simon stars in Cat People (1942).

11 Hair-Raising Facts About Cat People

'Cat People' made millions for RKO Pictures and subversively revolutionized the horror genre. Here are 11 facts about this hair-raising classic.

Study Finds Slow-Blinking at Your Cat Could Improve Your Communication

You can’t exactly spell out “I love you” via blinking, but it could help you send positive vibes to your precious pet.

Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?

Your cat's habit of sleeping all day isn't a sign of laziness—it's a survival instinct that's baked into their genes.

Who let the dogs out? The New York State Senate, that's who.

New York Senate Passes Bill Banning Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits in Pet Stores

Legislators hope the bill will help put an end to puppy mills and encourage people to adopt rescue animals.

Cats are not sleeping in sinks solely to annoy you. That's just a bonus.

Why Do Cats Like to Chill Out in Sinks?

The joy of pet ownership can decline when a cat refuses to budge from the place where you'd like to wash your face.

Why Do Cats 'Slow Blink' at People?

Attempting to decode cat behavior can lead to madness. But we do have some idea of why cats like blinking at us.

Cats can ruin a relationship before it even gets started, according to science.

Study: Women Are Less Attracted to Men Who Have Cats In Their Dating Profile Pics

A survey of hundreds of women demonstrated that dating profiles showing men holding cats are perceived as less desirable.

Watch the World’s Finest Cat Videos—and Support Indie Theaters—at Pittsburgh’s Virtual “Quarantine Cat Film Festival”

All ticket sales from this cat video extravaganza will go toward keeping indie movie theaters afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

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