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Shelter workers spend their days surrounded by myths about animal shelters. Here are 10 things animal shelter staff wish every visitor knew, backed by the latest facts and statistics on intake, adoption, and lifesaving.
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Do cats know when another cat is dying or sick? Yes, and their reactions can surprise you. Learn how cats sense illness and death in other felines through scent and behavior, why some comfort and others withdraw, and how to support a grieving cat.
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A vet-informed guide to keeping cats happy and healthy indoors: nutrition, preventive vet care, enrichment and play, vertical space, litter-box setup, how to entertain a single cat while you are away, and the signs of a happy cat.
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Wrestling your cat into a carrier always blows up at the worst moment. Here is how to get a cat in a carrier the calm way: a fast butt-first method, a towel trick for fighters, and acclimation that ends the struggle for good.
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A gallery of 9 genuinely funny photos of cats in clothes, from grumpy sweater cats to costume divas, paired with a vet-informed guide on when dressing your cat is safe, when it is not, and how to read the difference.
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Do cats get lonely? Despite their independent reputation, cats form real attachments and can struggle when left alone too long. Here are the signs, the time-alone limits, and the fixes that actually help a solo cat thrive.
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From skipping preventive vet visits to overfeeding, neglecting teeth, dropping parasite prevention, and forgetting microchips, here are the most common pet owner mistakes a vet sees, each paired with a simple, science-backed fix for dogs and cats.
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Thinking about a serval cat as a pet? Here's what 2026 ownership actually looks like: legality by US state, $1,500–$20K costs, real risks, and better-fit alternatives if you just want an exotic-looking cat.
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The Minskin is a rare, short-legged, part-hairless cat that stays kitten-like for life. Get the verified facts on Minskin price, size, coat variations, personality, health, lifespan, hypoallergenic status and day-to-day care.
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The Toyger is a domestic cat bred to look like a mini tiger. Get the full Toyger cat guide: price, coat colors, size, personality, lifespan, health, a Bengal comparison, and where to find a kitten.
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Meet the Korat cat: Thailand's rare silver-blue good-luck breed. This vet-reviewed profile covers personality, colors, 10-to-15-year lifespan, health, price, and how to tell a Korat from a Russian Blue.
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Meet the Tonkinese cat, the affectionate Siamese-Burmese hybrid. Get the facts on price, mink and pointed colors, personality, lifespan, health, shedding, and exactly how the Tonkinese compares to the Siamese.
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