CAT-TASTIC FELINES
All cats are amazing, but some are abolutely incredible! Find out how cats can survive huge falls, why they get the zoomies, how it’s possible that some cats have odd-colored eyes, and much more! Don’t forget to check out the monthly cat quiz!
Crookshanks
Hiroshi
Kyo
Mao
Mercoledi
Silver
Thery
Tony
Top 10 of all things cat
We asked you about your favorite cat movies, songs, and books, and you delivered! Check the top 10s and sing along to Phoebe Buffay’s Smelly Cat, read Street Cat Bob’s story, or have a movie night watching The Aristocats!
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Cat Stories
Meet Serafina,
the cat that lost her vision due to medication
This gorgeous white kitty went blind at a young age, but that never prevented her from living life to the fullest! Serafina’s human mom tells you this floofy warrior’s story.
Duquesa
Bear
Kuromi
Nickolas
Merlina
Olaf
Nova
Chiquilin
Cats have fewer bones in their body than humans
YOU’RE RIGHT!
While we ‘only’ have 206 bones in our body, cats have roughly 230. We bet you’re wondering where all those extra bones go. Well, as humans, our backbone ends in our tailbone, but the backbone of a cat is much longer as it continues into… a tail! So, that’s where most of the extra bones can be found.
SORRY, YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG…
While we ‘only’ have 206 bones in our body, cats have roughly 230. We bet you’re wondering where all those extra bones go. Well, as humans, our backbone ends in our tailbone, but the backbone of a cat is much longer as it continues into… a tail! So, that’s where most of the extra bones can be found.
A cat’s tail is of major importance for their balance
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A feline tail – both in domestic and wild cats – functions as a counterbalance when walking, jumping, running, and balancing on narrow surfaces. By shifting to the opposite direction of the desired destination, the tail allows cats to realign their legs and hips, and to react quickly. In cats that don’t have a tail, the body will compensate by adjusting muscles and adapting senses. Cool, right!
SORRY, YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG…
A feline tail – both in domestic and wild cats – functions as a counterbalance when walking, jumping, running, and balancing on narrow surfaces. By shifting to the opposite direction of the desired destination, the tail allows cats to realign their legs and hips, and to react quickly. In cats that don’t have a tail, the body will compensate by adjusting muscles and adapting senses. Cool, right!
Cats always land on their feet.
YOU’RE RIGHT!
Cats possess an inbuilt balancing ability, called the “righting reflex”, that allows them to quickly turn over if they fall and safely land on their feet. However, this doesn’t mean cats always land on their feet. Make sure to read our dedicated article on this topic!
SORRY, YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG…
Cats possess an inbuilt balancing ability, called the “righting reflex”, that allows them to quickly turn over if they fall and safely land on their feet. However, this doesn’t mean cats always land on their feet. Make sure to read our dedicated article on this topic!
Cats are way more flexible than humans
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Not only can cats move like furry acrobats, but they also fit through the smallest openings and into the tiniest places. How? Cats have incredibly flexible spinal connections, allowing them to rotate their trunk and head around almost 180 degrees. Secondly, feline shoulder blades are attached to the rest of their body via muscle only, not bone, and instead of firm collar bones, cats only have small clavicles. For that reason, cats are only limited by the size of their head, not their shoulders, to squeeze through tiny openings.
SORRY, YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG…
Not only can cats move like furry acrobats, but they also fit through the smallest openings and into the tiniest places. How? Cats have incredibly flexible spinal connections, allowing them to rotate their trunk and head around almost 180 degrees. Secondly, feline shoulder blades are attached to the rest of their body via muscle only, not bone, and instead of firm collar bones, cats only have small clavicles. For that reason, cats are only limited by the size of their head, not their shoulders, to squeeze through tiny openings.
The oldest cat ever became 38 years old
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The oldest cat ever, named Creme Puff, was a tabby who passed away at the impressive age of 38 years and 3 days. This senior feline’s diet consisted of dry food supplemented with eggs, broccoli, turkey bacon, coffee with cream, and every two days an eyedropper of red wine. Don’t try this at home though!
SORRY, YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG…
The oldest cat ever, named Creme Puff, was a tabby who passed away at the impressive age of 38 years and 3 days. This senior feline’s diet consisted of dry food supplemented with eggs, broccoli, turkey bacon, coffee with cream, and every two days an eyedropper of red wine. Don’t try this at home though!
Turn every cat into a King or Queen!
Every cat deserves to be treated like a true King or Queen, and you can help to make this happen. Add your local cat shelter(s) to our shelter list, so future cat parents can easily find a new feline friend in their area.
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