We have all wished our kittens would stay that way, sometimes, but a little ginger in New Zealand may do just that. When a veterinarian nurse who is also a kitten foster mom took a third letter into her home, she never expected that one she named "Widdle," would come to match the moniker. While no one seems to know medically why he is staying so small … [Read more...] about Forever Kitten: Teeny Feline May Not Grow Up
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Woman Tries to Smuggle Cat into New Zealand in Handbag
A Canadian woman tried to smuggle her cat into New Zealand by concealing the cat in her handbag during the plane flight. The woman, from Canada, nearly succeeded, but the stowaway passenger was discovered by boarder agents at the New Zealand airport. The woman was not allowed to enter the country, and she and her cat were sent back to Canada on the next flight. The woman, … [Read more...] about Woman Tries to Smuggle Cat into New Zealand in Handbag
Cat Causes Power Outage in New Zealand
A cat who climbed up an electrical power pole got very lucky, but ended up causing a power outage in Ashburton, New Zealand. The The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade and EA Networks were called out to help with the situation. The cat had climbed up high on the pole and was very close to touching live wires, which would not only threaten the cat's life, but would cause a … [Read more...] about Cat Causes Power Outage in New Zealand
Bequest Allows New Zealand SPCA to Offer Bargain Price Cat Spaying and Neutering
Cat owners in Wellington, New Zealand will soon have the opportunity to take advantage of a bargain price offer on spaying and neutering, microchipping, and registration for their pets. The Snip'n'Chip Initiative was developed by the SPCA and the Wellington City Council as an attempt to spread awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets. With a goal of spaying … [Read more...] about Bequest Allows New Zealand SPCA to Offer Bargain Price Cat Spaying and Neutering
Happy Greetings from a Cat for the Postman
Every once in a while you hear a story about how a dog befriends postman, but this particular postman has a cat who makes a habit of meeting and greeting his friend daily. Levi Davis, who is with the New Zealand Post, captured this video during his regular route in the town of Taranaki, hoping to be able to share with the world his friendship with this kitty. How sweet is it … [Read more...] about Happy Greetings from a Cat for the Postman