Excellent, you’ve decided to add to your family and adopt a cat. Maybe this is the first time, maybe not. Either way, you’ll need to cross some items off a cat essentials checklist before you can get to teaching them their Instagram-worthy tricks or their scales and arpeggios. We spoke with Brett Kruger, the feline […]
Like many people, actress Dianne Scott spent most of her life believing that pit bulls were dangerous, thanks to inaccurate and overblown media representation. So when, in 2012, her husband suggested that they adopt a pit bull mix from a shelter, she had her doubts. “My gut reaction was, don’t we want to get a […]
While the world’s best human athletes compete at the Summer Olympics in Paris, the world’s most impressive doggos are also showing off their talents online. Cleo and Abby, two sighthound sisters, are no exception, going snoot-to-snoot in hopes of winning gold. Abby the borzoi and Cleo the silken windhound competed in their household’s semiannual Noodle […]
Election Day is two months away, and Morris the Cat is hoping your pet will join his ticket. The 9Lives spokescat and animal shelter advocate has announced his candidacy for President of the United States and is now looking for a running mate. Does your pet have what it takes to be VP? Here’s how […]
Whether you’re in search of the rare, true white cats that lack any melanin pigmentation or simply love the look of a light gray or white cat, several breeds allow for all-white or mostly white cats. Either way, these milky white and gray cats can be found in a variety of patterns, personalities, and coat […]
Kids and cats go together like peanut butter and jelly. A feline friend can be an adorable snuggler, an excellent secret keeper, and—most importantly to parents—a relatively low-maintenance addition to the household who can teach kids patience and responsibility. Not all breeds are equal, and it’s important to research thoroughly the best cat breeds for […]
If you’re looking for the perfect ginger cat to take home, rest assured—there are plenty of orange cat breeds to choose from, all with their own unique personality and characteristics. When it comes to orange cats and kittens, you can find both long-haired and short-haired options that appear in several shades and patterns of orange, […]
Heck yeah: Residents of the greater Philadelphia can bring their best friends to the Elmwood Park Zoo. No, not your close human friends (boring). We’re talking about those sweet, sweet doggies. The zoo, located in the suburb of Norristown, announced on Friday that it would allow dog lovers to accompany their pooches to the zoo […]