Tiny Champion: Maple Syrup, the Smallest Kitten in Her Litter
Maple Syrup, the 13-ounce kitten at The Way Station Cat and Kitten Rescue, shows fearless confidence and is growing, winning hearts despite her small size.
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Celebrate National Cat Day with Fun Gifts for Your Feline
Explore six National Cat Day gifts that cater to play, treats, and cozy naps, from a plush couch to a flapping bird toy and freeze-dried lollipop treats.
Why Cats Act Mysterious at Night
Cats stay active at dawn and dusk, see well in low light, hear faint sounds, and may sprint at night. Enrichment can reduce late-night energy bursts.
Ellen Vogel: From IT to Cat Grooming Champion
Ellen Vogel shares her transition from IT to cat grooming, her therapy-pet work, and her volunteer efforts with EveryCat Health Foundation after her Maine Coon’s passing.
Deputy Saves 5-Week-Old Kitten From Highway
A Hillsborough County deputy rescued a 5-week-old kitten from a highway, took him to a pet center, and later adopted him. He is now healthy and growing fast.
Tuxedo Cat’s Heart-Shaped Blep Captures Hearts
A tuxedo cat’s heart-shaped tongue in a TikTok clip shows a common "blep" while viewers compare its expression to a puzzled board-game player. Persistent tongue protrusion may need vet attention.
Why Cats Meow: Nine Common Reasons and When to Call the Vet
Cats meow mainly to talk to people. Nine common reasons include food, greeting, attention, outside, boredom, mating, age decline, pain, and illness. Urinary blockages are a medical emergency, especially in males.
Kitten’s ‘Smile’ Triggers Human Reward System
A kitten’s relaxed face triggers human reward chemistry through the baby-schema effect, making such photos highly shareable and emotionally engaging.
Clean Your Cat’s Litter Box Naturally
A natural litter-box cleaning routine: scoop daily, wash weekly, deodorize with baking soda, disinfect monthly with vinegar, and avoid toxic chemicals like hydrogen peroxide, bleach, and essential oils.
BBHQ Midweek Highlights: Weather, Dahlias, and Snowie
BBHQ’s week saw rain, sunshine, a lilac-pink dahlia, and updates on Parsley, Smooch, Melvyn, and Snowie. Amber returns Friday with a book review.
Three Two-Week-Old Kittens Saved by Rapid Rescue and Support Program
Three two-week-old kittens were rescued after being found cold and wet. Intensive care and a support program helped them recover and stay alive.
From Fence to Home: A Stray Mother and Her Kittens Thrive
A stray mother cat and her five kittens were rescued from a dangerous garden fence and now thrive indoors, growing healthy and showing diverse personalities.