Cats

• Bird flu in pet cats is on the rise. What owners need to know

  Scientists warn that bird flu infections in household pets could create new pathway for human transmission after cases spiked dramatically in 2023 to 2024.

  Health

  7 hours
  
• Have a pet? They could boost your happiness as much as $120K a year

  Owning a pet can significantly boost your happiness, potentially as much as a six-figure raise, offering emotional benefits comparable to close relationships.

  Canada

  Apr 10
  
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• 4 cats die in Toronto apartment building fire

  Toronto Fire Services says four cats from one apartment building unit have died in a fire in the city's east end.

  Fire

  Feb 4
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• Mittens the cat becomes frequent flyer after being overlooked in cargo hold

  Mittens made the 7.5-hour flight between New Zealand and Australia three times in 24 hours.

  Trending

  Jan 22
• Lethbridge volunteers craft new homes for stray cats

  A new initiative in Lethbridge is seeing makeshift cabins designed for stray cats so they can stay warm and safe this winter.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2024
• Hero neighbours rescue cat from house fire in southwest Calgary

  As flames engulfed the house next door, three men forced their way into the Woodbine home, kicking down the door and rescued Henry the cat.

  Fire

  Jun 13, 2024
• Secret lives of cats: ‘Cat-cam’ research study heading to B.C.

  “We brought them over as our companion animals, so we want to know if this introduced species is having an impact on the native species,” said researcher Jonathan Chu.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2024
• ‘Purr-fect’ cat companions join Edmonton’s Salvation Army Centre of Hope

  Four new furry friends are bringing smiles to the faces of residents in Edmonton supportive living centres.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 3, 2024
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• Winnipeg Animal Services invites community to Christmas Day open house

  Winnipeg Animal Services are inviting people to its shelter on Christmas Day to hang out with the pups that aren't fortunate enough to have a "fureverhome." 

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2023
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• Kingston Humane society overrun with animals and facing rising costs

  The Kingston Humane Society is desperately looking for volunteers and donations. The Humane Society's Exec. Dir. says the organization has been over capacity for more than a year.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023