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Pet Health and Longevity Report Released
A new report finds that spayed and neutered pets who receive preventive and wellness care live longer, and that our pets are living longer today than they were a decade ago. Read more
Elmo the Water Cat: Hydrotherapy Helps Overweight Cat With Hip Problem
Elmo suffered a hip injury as a kitten and, at 7 years old, was fat, barely mobile, and asthmatic. Hydrotherapy and a diet plan have him back on track. Read more
Cosgrove the Sightless Kitten: Special but Not Handicapped
Cosgrove’s foster caregiver made a video that shows the sightless kitten to be like any other; playing, being cute, running for the food bowl, and cuddling. Read more
Anakin the Two Legged Miracle Cat Catches a Fly Like a Ninja
Anakin, the amazing kitty born without a pelvis or hind legs, show his lightning fast reflexes in this video. Read more
Lincoln: Qadrapelegic Kitten Learns to Walk
Lincoln was given a chance to live, and 10 days after being accepted by a rescue group, the formerly completely immobile kitten was walking and batting at toys. Read more
Advocate for FIP Research Honored With Feline Health Award
Niels Pedersen, DVM, PhD, is the winner of the 2012 Excellence in Feline Research Award from Winn Feline Foundation and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Read more
Anakin Update With Video: Making Biscuits After Surgery
Anakin the amazing kitten born without a pelvis and hind legs recently had minor surgery for a condition described here. His new video shows him adorably making biscuits during his recovery. Read more
Maga's Cat Immersion Project
A young cancer patient is immersed in a multimedia project that envelops her in a warm and wonderful world of cats. Read more
Anakin the Wonder Cat: Two Legged Kitten Continues to Amaze!
Anakin, the homeless kitten born without a pelvis or hind legs, then adopted by Carrie Hawks, thrives in a manner that is nothing less than a triumph of nature and spirit. A new video of him showing the cat condo who’s boss proves the point. Read more
The Mysterious Case of Captain Jack
Captain Jack weighed 17 pounds when he came to live with his owner 5 years ago. Despite a strict diet, medical tests and intervention, he is now a whopping 38 pounds. Read more
Scooter: Special needs Kitten Like Corky Needs Help
Scooter is a young kitten born with twisted legs like the famous Corky. Unlike Corky, he does not have a shelter, fame and supporters to help him. We’d like to help raise his profile so he can get the help he needs.
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Anakin the Two Legged Kitten, Playing in the Hallway & Meeting Trixie
In a heartwarming and fun video, Anakin lives and plays with utter joy as he explores the world outside her little nest. The rescued miracle kitten born without a pelvis and hind legs is now ready to leave the security of the bathroom for the big wide world of the hallway. Freedom, toys, and friends are fun! Read more
