Cats & Kittens

Rabies Is a Growing Threat Across War-Torn Ukraine

Rabies Is a Growing Threat Across War-Torn Ukraine

Since the war began over four years ago, the number of rabies cases in animals and humans has more than doubled.

Rabies Is a Growing Threat Across War-Torn Ukraine

Since the war began over four years ago, the number of rabies cases in animals and humans has more than doubled.

A black cat lies on its back on white bedding, looking up at the camera with bright eyes.

A Stray Black Kitten Became the Friend Her Rescuer Needed Most

Kiko entered his owner’s life during a battle with depression and soon became her closest friend. When her father died months later, the playful black cat brought comfort, calm, and...

A Stray Black Kitten Became the Friend Her Rescuer Needed Most

Kiko entered his owner’s life during a battle with depression and soon became her closest friend. When her father died months later, the playful black cat brought comfort, calm, and...

On the left, a cat is trapped in a flooded storm drain; on the right, a tattooed firefighter in gloves tends to the wet, rescued cat on pavement.

Tiny Kitten Disappears Into a Storm Drain Until Firefighters Come to the Rescue

Shelton firefighters rescued a kitten from a storm drain, showcasing community care and quick, compassionate action.

Tiny Kitten Disappears Into a Storm Drain Until Firefighters Come to the Rescue

Shelton firefighters rescued a kitten from a storm drain, showcasing community care and quick, compassionate action.

A young woman rests her head on a golden retriever lying on a floor while a gray cat sits beside them.

Millions of Pet Owners Are Paying for Insurance That Doesn't Cover What They Think

Pet insurance is booming, but most states have no rules requiring insurers to clearly disclose what they will not cover — leaving pet owners to find out only after a...

Millions of Pet Owners Are Paying for Insurance That Doesn't Cover What They Think

Pet insurance is booming, but most states have no rules requiring insurers to clearly disclose what they will not cover — leaving pet owners to find out only after a...

On the left, a spotted wild cat sits alert on a white surface; on the right, a similar spotted cat walks along a log in a leafy enclosure.

Scientists Stumble Upon the World's First New Wild Cat Species Discovered in More Than a Century

Hidden in Bolivia's misty cloud forests, a wild cat smaller than a house cat had been living, hunting, and eluding science for more than a million years. Its discovery —...

Scientists Stumble Upon the World's First New Wild Cat Species Discovered in More Than a Century

Hidden in Bolivia's misty cloud forests, a wild cat smaller than a house cat had been living, hunting, and eluding science for more than a million years. Its discovery —...

On the left, a tiny gray kitten curls up on a cream blanket; on the right, a uniformed animal services officer holds a small, disheveled dark kitten outdoors.

Tiny Kitten Ends Up 20 Feet Underground Surrounded by Rainwater and Trash

Uplifting kitten rescue in Texas: a passerby saved a trapped kitten from a 20-foot utility pipe, now foster-to-adopt.

Tiny Kitten Ends Up 20 Feet Underground Surrounded by Rainwater and Trash

Uplifting kitten rescue in Texas: a passerby saved a trapped kitten from a 20-foot utility pipe, now foster-to-adopt.