Cats

Larry the cat, chief mouser of Downing Street, outlasts sixth UK prime minister as Starmer resigns

Larry’s tenure began after multiple rat sightings on the steps of 10 Downing Street in early 2011, causing a "pro-cat faction" within Downing Street to lobby for an expert to be brought in.

Larry the cat at Number 10 Downing Street on June 22, 2026 in London, England.
Orange cat. (Illustrative)

Exit, pursued by a… cat? Feline friend steals show at production of Romeo and Juliet in Turkey

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

“Animal Shop is a pet store offering quality products and guidance to help pet owners care for their animals like family.”

Animal Shop: Everything pets need in one place


How to best take care of your cat on hot summer days

Just as we have to be careful of the many dangers that lie in the hottest season of the year, we need to make sure we are taking care of our cats.

 Florence the cat is seen hiding in a tree-patterned tent. Almost all cats yearn to venture outdoors.

Self-trained guide cat for disabled woman wins UK award

2-year-old Zebby won an award for his efforts in supporting his 66-year-old deaf owner.

 Larry the cat is petted outside Downing Street, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 18, 2022.

Feline infectious outbreak in Cyprus raises concerns for UK cats

FIP is caused by FCoV, which is highly contagious and primarily transmitted through feces.

 A cat in a basket (Illustrative)

EU recommends pet-owners keep cats inside to protect them from bird flu

Hundreds of mammals around the world have been infected by avian influenza amid the ongoing global outbreak.

A swan angry with a cat (Illustrative)

The best hunter? Cat brought to catch a mouse - then this happened

Not every cat is a hunter, a guy in Chile learned the hard way. He was just trying to get rid of a mouse in his kitchen and ended up in an imaginary situation while the cat screamed in terror.


Cat survives seagull attack and bus encounter, saved from death twice

Pudding, a stray cat, survives a near-fatal seagull attack, sustaining serious injuries, but receives life-saving treatment from the Society for the Protection of Cats.


Source of Poland bird flu outbreak among cats remains elusive

While traces of the virus were later found on raw meat eaten by one of the cats, it remains unclear if that is how the cat was infected.

 A cat in a basket (Illustrative)

What cats fear the most: You won't believe it - watch now

Can you believe cats fear cucumbers? Online videos show their surprising reactions to this harmless vegetable. Why does this happen?


Ohio researchers use CAT scan to test felines’ sense of smell

The authors said that their findings deepen their understanding of how the evolution of more convoluted channels enabled mammals’ - especially cats’ - enhanced sense of smell.

A JERUSALEM alley cat.

RoboCat: Google DeepMind's innovative leap into AI-powered robotics

The self-improving AI agent RoboCat, demonstrates proficiency in operating various robotic arms, learning from minimal demonstrations, and enhancing its capabilities through self-generated data.

Robotic interactions