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Félicette, the First Cat in Space, Finally Has a Proper Memorial in Strasbourg, France

Six decades after Félicette became the first cat to travel to space and the only cat to return alive, the history-making feline has received her own memorial.

Perdita, the ‘World’s Worst Cat,’ Is Looking for Her Forever Home

The Mitchell County Animal Rescue says Perdita the cat is "not for the faint of heart," so they're waiving all adoption fees.

Not-So-Fancy Feast: Your Cat Probably Would Eat Your Rotting Corpse

The idea of cats devouring their dead owners is no urban legend. A new paper documented these savage creatures dining out on human flesh.

This Rescue Kitten Looks Like Baby Yoda, and the Internet Has Fallen In Love

A North Carolina rescue kitten that bears a striking resemblance to Baby Yoda has taken the internet by storm.

21 of Theodore Roosevelt’s Most Memorable Pets

When Theodore Roosevelt moved into the White House in 1901, he brought with him his wife, his six children, and one of the widest (and wildest) menageries Washington, D.C. has ever seen.

The 10 Most Popular Cat Names of 2019

Americans love cats: There are an estimated 94 million of them living in households nationwide. And it turns out that a lot of them are named Luna.

You Can Now Turn Your Cat’s Adorable Face Into a Slightly Terrifying Wearable Mask

Between Tom Hooper’s ‘Cats’ movie and these masks, it’s been a big year for people who kind of wish they were cats.

Harry & David Just Released a Cats-Inspired Gourmet Gift Collection

These subtle, sophisticated gifts are purr-fect for fans of ‘Cats,’ gift baskets, and delicious food in general.

Cats Make Facial Expressions, But Not Everyone Can Read Them

Your furry friend can exhibit positive or negative emotions on their face, but it takes a special breed of human to be able to recognize them.

James Corden, Laurie Davidson, and Francesca Hayward star in Tom Hooper's Cats (2019).

The Definitive Guide to All the Cats in Cats

All you need to know about the ‘Cats’ movie’s cast of characters, from Taylor Swift’s Bombalurina to James Corden’s Bustopher Jones.

How to Keep a Cat Out of Your Christmas Tree

If you have a cat at home, you'll need to follow these tips for setting up a cat-friendly Christmas tree for the holidays.

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Cat That Went Missing In Portland, Oregon Shows Up in Santa Fe, New Mexico—Five Years Later

According to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, the former shelter animal miraculously looks like he “hasn’t missed a meal.”

California's Wildfires Are Displacing Shelter Pets. Here's How You Can Help Them

More than 40 pets moved from shelters in Sonoma County, California are in need of new homes as wildfires rage across the state.

Cinderblock the Fat Cat Charms the Internet With Lazy Workout Routine

If you've ever lacked the motivation to go to the gym, you'll relate to Cinderblock the fat cat's creative workout strategy.

Ohio Bill Aims to Make Animal Cruelty a Felony

A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would make animal cruelty a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 60 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Trader Joe's Is Selling an Advent Calendar for Cats

If you don't want your cat to feel left out this holiday season, gift them an Advent calendar filled with 25 festive treats.

Tennessee Woman Rescues a Kitten That Turns Out to Be a Bobcat

In Chattanooga, Tennessee, a good Samaritan rescued a kitten she saw darting across a road. But that kitten turned out to be a bobcat.

Meet Garlic, China’s First Cloned Kitten

The “copy cat” cost $35,000 and doesn’t look exactly like the original, but he’s still an undeniably adorable animal clone.

Euthanasia Rates in Animal Shelters Are Plummeting—Here's Why

Animal shelters in major American cities have seen a vast increase in adoption rates in the past decade.

32 Surprising Facts About Freddie Mercury

Before he was Queen's frontman, Freddie Mercury—who was born Farrokh Bulsara—was a baggage handler at Heathrow Airport.

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The Cat Sanctuary That Sits Near the Ancient Roman Site Where Julius Caesar Was Murdered

Cats will sleep anywhere—even in ancient ruins. Rome's Colonia Felina di Torre Argentina Roma is a cat sanctuary stationed on the site where conspirators stabbed Julius Caesar 22 times outside the Theatre of Pompey.

This Caturday, Watch Two Kitties Duke It Out in the World’s Oldest Cat 'Video'

With this early film of a staged cat fight, Thomas Edison may have inadvertently predicted our viral cat video obsession.

The 25 Most Pet-Friendly Cities in America

For many people, having a pet is basically the equivalent of having a child. So it's important to live in a place where your fur babies feel welcome.

Delaware Becomes the First State to Achieve ‘No-Kill’ Status for Its Animal Shelters

Best Friends Animal Society hopes that the other 49 states will follow Delaware’s new standard by 2025.

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