Cats & Kittens

Orange cat looking upward with bright green eyes and long whiskers, outdoors with a blurred background.

Scientists Reveal the Hidden Switch That Turns Cats Orange

Why are so many ginger cats male—and how can a single, tiny DNA change paint an entire animal sunset orange? Researchers have finally traced the “orange switch” to a surprising...

Scientists Reveal the Hidden Switch That Turns Cats Orange

Why are so many ginger cats male—and how can a single, tiny DNA change paint an entire animal sunset orange? Researchers have finally traced the “orange switch” to a surprising...

Two orange tabby kittens looking curiously at the camera. One wears a blue collar.

Four Orange Kittens Rescued Story at Distillery Charm Visitors

Four rescued orange kittens became beloved mascots and natural pest controllers at Jeptha Creed Distillery.

Four Orange Kittens Rescued Story at Distillery Charm Visitors

Four rescued orange kittens became beloved mascots and natural pest controllers at Jeptha Creed Distillery.

Group of stray dogs lying in the shade along a fenced concrete walkway, appearing tired.

Underfunded Spay and Neuter Programs Leave Shelters Overwhelmed Across the United States

Shelters are overflowing and too many pets never make it home. The fix is in our hands. Spay and neuter cut deadly overpopulation, protect pets from cancers, and curb dangerous...

Underfunded Spay and Neuter Programs Leave Shelters Overwhelmed Across the United States

Shelters are overflowing and too many pets never make it home. The fix is in our hands. Spay and neuter cut deadly overpopulation, protect pets from cancers, and curb dangerous...

Side-by-side image showing a brown tabby cat sitting under a rusty metal fence outdoors, with blurred cars in the background.

Trap Neuter Return Brings Balance To Communities, But Efforts Need Support

Outdoor cats aren’t a nuisance to remove—they’re lives to protect. Our latest blog follows the real playbook that cuts shelter deaths, quiets late-night fights, and keeps birds and gardens safer....

Trap Neuter Return Brings Balance To Communities, But Efforts Need Support

Outdoor cats aren’t a nuisance to remove—they’re lives to protect. Our latest blog follows the real playbook that cuts shelter deaths, quiets late-night fights, and keeps birds and gardens safer....

Cat with black and white fur resting against a person's arm, showing a wound on its side.

Help Save Cat Who Was Shot and Found Unable to Move on Side of Road

Read Kiki's story. 

Help Save Cat Who Was Shot and Found Unable to Move on Side of Road

Read Kiki's story. 

Gray cat with distinct facial features and expressive eyes, looking intently.

Earless Cat Finds Forever Home Thanks to Creative Animal Shelter Workers

Stray cat Lady’s recovery and adoption highlight creative animal rescue efforts and compassion at Dane County Humane Society.

Earless Cat Finds Forever Home Thanks to Creative Animal Shelter Workers

Stray cat Lady’s recovery and adoption highlight creative animal rescue efforts and compassion at Dane County Humane Society.