Colorado State

Columbus, OH

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Contrary to popular belief, cats can feel love. They just have a unique way of showing it. Here's how they demonstrate affection. Cats that groom and sleep side by side are comfortable in each other's company. So when your pet snuggles with his eyes closed or licks you while you pet him, it means he trusts you.

6 Ways to Tell Your Cat Loves You

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Sunny, a handsome cat with a fancy tuxedo pattern, is not your typical pet. Even though cats can be very skittish, this brave kitty is not afraid when it comes to keeping his family and his home in Phoenix, Arizona safe. Imagine him as a little captain of the neighborhood...

Brave ‘Street Cat’ Faces Down A Coyote Invader To Defend His Family’s Backyard

Coyote, CA

Simi Valley, CA

The Independent

 A California man stabbed a coyote to death inside his home after he found it attacking his pet chihuahua.The wild canine followed the chihuahua into the man’s Simi Valley residence using the doggy door before attacking the small dog just before noon. The dog’s owner was taking a shower upstairs when the incident occurred.After hearing a commotion, the owner rushed downstairs to the animals, grabbed a knife and stabbed the coyote. The wounded coyote receded into the downstairs bathroom and the owner continued stabbing it until it died, Fox 11 reported.The owner, whose identity has not been revealed, was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for bite injuries to his hand and right arm, while a neighbor took the pet to the veterinarian for treatment for bites to the head and face.Both the man and dog are expected to make a full recovery. Following the incident, Ventura County Animal Services responded to the home to collect the carcass.Simi Valley Police Senior Officer Casey Nicholson told the VC Star that the man’s home backs up to open space and that the incident is “a good reminder that wild animals are out there.”

California man fatally stabs coyote in home after it attacks pet chihuahua

A-Z-Animals

Bobcats and domestic cats look a lot alike, but just how similar are they? Well, bobcats are slightly larger than domestic cats with shorter ‘bobbed’ tails. These medium-sized wildcats are also ferocious hunters known to kill and eat feral stray cats. Despite their stark differences, they are often confused with one another. But, are they […]

Can Domestic Cats Breed With Bobcats?

Discover a whopping 45 unique and incredible pit bull mixed breeds, learn their temperament, and see what the mix looks like in real life.

45 Incredible Pit Bull Mix Breeds

While North America might have the largest population of pet cats, it’s home to only six native species of wild cats. Unfortunately, deforestation and human interference have caused a decline in North America’s wild cats. We’re here to show off these gorgeous felines that make their homes all across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.  North […]

Discover the 6 Wild Cat Species in North America

Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

It’s easy to figure out why you want to adopt a Maine Coon. They’re gigantic, lovable fluffballs who will shower you with attention.  What’s a little trickier is the gender you should get. Although they look similar, there are some big behavioral and physical differences between male and female Maine Coon cats. Male Maine Coons […]

Male vs. Female Maine Coon Cats: 6 Key Differences

A family applied for kittens but walked out of the shelter with two clingiest cats meant for them. About two months ago, two bonded feline brothers arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA when their previous owners could no longer care for them. Named Kermit (tabby) and Fozzie (black) from The Muppets,...

Family Applied for Kittens but Walked Out of the Shelter with Two Clingiest Cats Meant for Them

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Parade Pets

Tiny 3-Week-Old Maine Coon Kittens Are Already Showing Off Their Playful Personalities

Walking down the street, a woman encountered a devastating scene – a sick stray cat, soaked and covered in leaves, lying helplessly on the road. The poor animal crawled from the bushes in a desperate attempt to seek help. Clearly deprived of food, it was too weak to even stand up. Its dire condition was utterly heart-wrenching.

Sick Cat Crawls From The Bushes, Soaked And Covered In Leaves, And Collapses On The Road

Dog Mom Showcases Hilarious Challange of Trying to Change Sheets with a Frenchie

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Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, August 14th

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Vision Pet Care

If you’ve ever witnessed your cat suddenly hissing or swatting at another cat or even at you, you might have experienced what cat enthusiasts refer to as a "purrfuffle." This charming term combines "purr" and "kerfuffle," indicating a minor altercation or disagreement among cats.

Purrfuffles: An Odd Cat Behavior

Rockee is a sweet and adorable kitten who may be shy at first, but once she warms up, she thrives for pets and attention. When she feels safe, she lingers on laps and contently purrs and makes biscuits. She’s playful and curious but doesn’t appear to have the typical kitten crazy behaviors. She’s a favorite of her foster mom. There’s just something about her stocky build, and sensitive soul that makes her special!

Cat of the Week: Rockee

Chihuahua puppies are small dogs who generally remain under 6 pounds. Their coats may be short (smooth) or long and come in 9 standard colors, such as black, tan, and red, along with many alternate colors like gold, silver, white, and more. Where They Came From. The Chihuahua has deep...

5 Essential Things to Know About Chihuahua Puppies

Maine Coon cats are large domesticated cats native to North America. These gentle giants are playful, loyal, and loving to their owners. Maine Coons need lots of protein in their diets to fuel their energetic, kitten-like personalities.  Although often mistaken for a wild cat, the Maine Coon is a domestic cat sometimes used to tame […]

What Do Maine Coon Cats Eat?

Despite being natural predators, cats can sometimes be quite clumsy. Unfortunately, their clumsiness can lead them into danger, just like it did this poor feline. She was found stuck on a pole in a canal, but thankfully, a heroic man came to the rescue just in time. A man was...

Brave Man Jumps Into The Canal To Save A Cat Who Accidentally Fell In

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Tarantulas are expected to start coming out for mating season

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