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Firefighters Rescue Tiny Kittens Then Save Them From Euthanasia West Covina, CA firefighters saved the lives of a pair of two week old kittens twice in one day. First they rescued them from being trapped within a home's walls. Then they saved them from being put down at the shelter.
Burned Kitten Justin Improves The little kitten who looked like a blackened wreck last week is both looking and doing better after several days getting both love and medical care.
Lego Town promo video does not go as planned Sam was creating a video presentation about the Lego Town project he does for his son’s school when he got some unexpected help from his cat.
Rescuers Want to Find Maddie’s Family and Send her Home A cat who got lost on a trip a few years ago, and whose family came back repeatedly to search for her, was trapped by a group working with ferals. Her rescuers are trying to find the cat's family and are asking cat lovers for help spreading the word.
Amazing Kitty! Suki is an amazingly talented 8 month old kitten. Watch and see!
Kitten Rescued From Busy Roadway Tunnel Dodge was trapped in a very dangerous situation until his rescuers stopped traffic and brought him to safety.
Ray’s Story: Rescuers Appeal for Help for A Cat in Need Can you share Ray's story, please? Ray and his siblings were shut into cages, hidden at a clinic for years, and went blind from neglect. A small rescue org. is raising money to get Ray surgery for an abdominal mass.and to help his siblings recover from herpes and neglect.

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Cinder's Story; From harms Way to Happy Home. A sweet cat is rescued from the NYC ACC and helped to get to her new home in Michigan. Read more

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Porkchop's Tragic Death at Shelter Inspires Petition for Reform

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I Was Born Today

A newborn kitten is introduced to the world, gently cradled in caring hands. Read more

A thoughtful, touching and compassionate story of two cat lovers, one a rescuer and one a hoarder. Liz Shaw befriended a woman during the battle she would lose to breast cancer, and has devoted herself to the care and rehoming of her friend's cats. Read more

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Smitty is a former stray who is getting help from a rescue group and a caring veterinary practice after being found with his hind legs severed, perhaps by a trap meant for a coyote. Read more

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May 28, 20111 year ago

Alley Cat Allies Petitions Smithsonian To Remove Accused Cat Poisoner From National Zoo's Migratory Bird Center

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Alley Cat Allies has started a petition asking the National Zoo to remove accused cat poisoner Nico Dauphine from her position at the Smithsonian’s Migratory Bird Center. Her work includes tracking feral cats. Read more

May 28, 20111 year ago

These Patterns are Fur Real!

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Some cats have stripes and spots…others have hearts and mustaches. Read more

May 28, 20111 year ago

"I will spin it myself!"

Posted by Nicky Westbrook in Cute Cat Videos, Video 6 comments

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If only he could be on the other end too. Read more

May 28, 20111 year ago

Saturday Pet Blogger Hop/Cat Goes Crazy for Ringtone

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Can you hear me now? Read more

May 27, 20111 year ago

Cuban Blues

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If Angel Uriarte Rubio and the Cuban Association of Cat Enthusiasts have their way this beautiful cat and others like him will be designated a new and separate breed of cat, the Cuban Blue. Read more

May 27, 20111 year ago

Kitty, Exactly Where DO You Go When You're Outside?

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A study in The Journal of Wildlife Management meant to provide background data for those opposed to free roaming cats, especially ferals, comes up with some interesting results on where and how far kitty is going when you let him out for the day. While your house cat may be exploring farther than you think, his neighborhood is smaller than that of his feral brethren. Read more

May 27, 20111 year ago

Pavlovian Response

Posted by Nicky Westbrook in Cute Cat Videos, Video 4 comments

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Even chubby cats can be quick on their feet. (well, maybe not that third kitty) Read more

May 27, 20111 year ago

Cat mom hugs baby kitten

Posted by Editor in Cute Cat Videos, Video 11 comments

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Mama kitty hugs her adorable sleeping kitten at nap time. Catmom hugs baby kitten was the most watched animal video of 2011, with YouTube calculating that it received over 39 million views. It was uploaded on May 26; we posted it on May 27. Read more

May 27, 20111 year ago

Japanese Cat Cafes: Coffee and a Cuddle

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The first cat cafe opened its doors in Osaka, Japan in 2004. Since then, their popularity has grown and now these feline-friendly establishments are all the rage in Tokyo. Read more

May 26, 20111 year ago

Max and the Little Trains

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Thanks to cat loving model train buff Anthony Holmes for sharing this video of a fellow train enthusiast’s coffee table N Scale train layout and the cat who really, really wants to get at it. Read more

May 26, 20111 year ago

Cat Lost, Cat Found Amid Joplin Tornado Wreckage

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Carrie Clark and her cat Tucker sit reunited in the remains of their destroyed apartment in Joplin, MO yesterday, moments after he was found. Read more

May 26, 20111 year ago

Want To Help Joplin Pets? Amazon Wishlist Sends Needed Supplies Directly To Joplin Humane Society

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The Joplin Humane society has emerged as a primary player in the emergency animal relief effort for pets affected by the enormously destructive tornado that separated hundreds of animals from their families. While help has come from many directions, this Amazon wish list is a marvelous way to get the JHS exactly what they need in a very efficient manner. Read more

May 26, 20111 year ago