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11 Perfectly-Timed Animal Photos

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:40:34 +0000

Achieving a perfectly-timed picture is tricky stuff, because it doesn’t usually happen on purpose. But when these photos are done right, the result is Web G-O-L-D.

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See What Happens When Sports Balls are Replaced By Cats

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:00:51 +0000

Is the consistent lack of cats in athletics holding you back from being a sports fan?

The folks behind a new Tumblr have now solved what we believe to be a fairly widespread issue with folks who would otherwise be all about their local team.

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News Anchor Can't Get Through Fat Cat Story Without Cracking Up

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:30:59 +0000

It looks as if that obesity epidemic that America finds itself in has spread to the feline population. Perhaps our FLOTUS can tackle that next, but until she does, we'll settle for this news anchor's giggling coverage.

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Study Shows More Texans Prefer Owning Dogs Over Cats [POLL]

Townsquare Media | Wichita Falls — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:45:58 +0000

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently released its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, which revealed that Texans prefer owing dogs over cats. Texas ranks 9th for dog ownership with 44 percent of households ownin

Brave Cat Saves Baby From Python

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:00:52 +0000

Not long ago, Tess Guthrie's cat was hissing so loud that the sound woke her from her slumber. And when the 22-year old Australian mom did open her eyes she saw a six foot python had wrapped itself around the arm of her six-month-old daughter, who was sleeping right next to her.

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10-Year Old Sends Letter and Allowance to Cat Rescue Every Year

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:17:10 +0000

Back in 2009, when Evan was seven, his family adopted a cat named Macha from City Kitties, an animal rescue in Philadelphia. The boy immediately took to the feline, and to show City Kitties his appreciation for his new pet, he wrote them a nice handwritten thank you note which included a $46.75 donation that he had saved up from his allowance.

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Cat Caught Trying to Smuggle Contraband into Prison

Donald Deane — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:08:09 +0000

Generally, it's impossible to get cats to do anything on command, let alone smuggle contraband. But a kitty in Brazil was recently detained for attempting to sneak nearly a dozen items into a prison in the northeastern town of Arapiraca.

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10 Cats Stuck in Things

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:32:04 +0000

Cats are funny little creatures. Some like dressing up in reindeer antlers while others bask in the grumpy glory of fame. It doesn't matter what kind of feline we come across-- we're always big fans of the furballs. However, there is one type of kitty that tops our list of favorites: the kind that gets stuck in things.

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Cat-Eating Festival Causes Controv — Wait, 'Cat-Eating Festival'?

Mike Adams — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:39:57 +0000

Wild-eyed carnivores recently gathered in Peru to take part in a controversial feline-feasting frenzy in honor of one of their ancestors. Every September, people gather in the streets of La Quebrada to pay homage to Santa Efgenia with a full day of music, dancing and, well, cat meat, for a ceremony appropriately referred to as the Gastronomic Festival of the Cat.

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Stubbs the Cat Is the World's First Feline Mayor

Camilla Turner — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:40:56 +0000

Meet Stubbs, a sassy cat who has recently rocketed to fame. As mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, he attracts visitors from far and wide, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the longest serving mayors in the US.

Known locally as “Mayor Stubbs,” the feline’s popularity is undisputed: he has 1,000 friends on Facebook, which exceeds the town’s 900 residents.

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AJ and Bruce – Humane Society Pets of the Week!

Bethany Lee — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:30:23 +0000

Pets are awesome. Period. Whether they’re snuggling up to you on the couch while you watch television or greeting you when you walk through the door, they’re a great addition to your household. Children love pets, grandparents love pets, even pets love other pets.

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Butterscotch and Damien – Pets of the Week!

Bethany Lee — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:44:45 +0000

Pets are like little members of the family. They add spice and life to any household, and they’re even said to lower blood pressure. I dote on my cats all the time, and I’d love to find a home for some of our furry friends who don’t have someone to spoil them. Unfortunately there are [...]

Humane Society Pets of the Week!

Bethany Lee — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:00:01 +0000

Pets are like little members of the family, and I’m the type to spoil my cats. Spoil them, pet them, love them, baby talk them, give them a treat, baby talk them some more… Really I’m just a blubbering mess when it comes to my cats

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