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Dear Cathy,

I have a 30-week-old female Bengal cat named Luna, and another kitten named Jinx. They quickly bonded and now play, sleep, and cuddle together.

Jinx is male and the alpha. Luna is shy but loves attention. She still hisses at my eight-year-old son, though.

The problem is Luna urinates all over the house – on the carpet, towels, ...Read more

Two Amur leopards, members of an endangered species, were born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on July 14, the zoo announced Tuesday.

Zoo officials say both cubs and Mina, the 8-year-old first-time mother, appear to be healthy and are being kept in a private habitat in the zoo.

The cubs’ father, Sasha, was born at Brookfield Zoo in 2020. Mina ...Read more

Mazie was my sweet girl, a jaunty caramel-colored spaniel with bulgy brown eyes that radiated love, even in her final days when she fell almost every time she tried to stand.

At least, that's the version I want to believe. But since Mazie died on April 29, I've talked to veterinarians who say our dog and cat companions don't show pain the way ...Read more

NEW YORK — City animal shelters, bursting at the seams because of an unprecedented influx of animals, have been given an additional $1 million from the city to tackle their critical capacity issues, The New York Daily News has learned.

“My commitment to serving all New Yorkers truly means ALL!” New York City Mayor Eric Adams wrote on his ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The Jaguar Supersport, '65 Ford Thunderbird and '73 Alfa Romeo are taken by other clients today, so Dug — an 8-year-old golden retriever — is being chauffeured to the Sunset Strip in a presidential Cadillac stretch limo for his spa treatments. He's headed to Collar & Comb in West Hollywood, where he'll be getting a blueberry ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Pet parent. Fur baby. Doggy daycare.

Since the mid-2010s, these monikers have adorned myriad T-shirts and tote bags — like quotes from a classic sitcom. But in modern L.A., they're no joke.

In Beverly Hills, retirees push their toy poodles in strollers. In Eagle Rock, millennials dine with their lapdogs. When these dog owners ...Read more

Creating an indoor garden is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature into your home. However, for pet owners, it's crucial to ensure that the plants you choose are safe for your furry companions. Many common household plants can be toxic to pets if ingested, leading to harmful consequences. To strike the perfect balance between greenery...Read more

Dear Cathy,

Some friends of mine have two dachshunds. They are no longer puppies and still potty in the house. The owners say dachshunds cannot be trained. I don't believe it. What recommendation do you have for this situation?

— Colleen, Missoula, Montana

Dear Colleen,

Well, I have heard this many times from dachshund owners over the ...Read more

NEW YORK — For the first time in Animal Care Centers of NYC’s history, the organization will have to turn away sheltering animals as it has reached full capacity at all of its sites and can’t take in any more pets, ACC said Saturday.

Although it will be suspending general intake, ACC will remain open for adoptions, plus drop-off of ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

About four years ago, we started domesticating a young cat we named Grey. We installed a cat door with a plastic flap and placed a barrier over it at night. Grey comes in to eat and sleep and sometimes spends the night indoors. While she would occasionally bring in a dead mouse or bird, this spring the hunting has ramped up.

What ...Read more

As a syndicated pet columnist, I usually spend my time writing about everyday animal issues – litter box avoidance, anxious pups, and barking dogs.

But this week, I’m writing as a resident of Kerrville, Texas.

My hometown is grieving. A catastrophic flood tore through our community, claiming the lives of young girls at a summer camp, ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS -- Julie Koch has seen 31 dogs come and go from her Minneapolis home over the last four years. She’s a foster for Ruff Start Rescue, which cares for animals across Minnesota.

Right now, she’s caring for a lovable 6-year-old white German Shepherd named Stone. He came to her from Texas in 2021 and was adopted in 2022. But in ...Read more

Few characters in the Superman mythos carry as much emotional resonance as Krypto the Superdog. Introduced in the Silver Age of comics, Krypto has been everything from a whimsical sidekick to a deeply symbolic anchor of Superman's heritage. As a superpowered canine from Krypton, Krypto’s story has consistently paralleled the Last Son of ...Read more

By the time a cat reaches 10 years of age, many owners begin to notice subtle changes. Slower movements, longer naps, and a certain contemplative look in the eyes all signal the passage from adulthood into the feline golden years. As more cats live well into their teens and even twenties thanks to advances in veterinary care and improved ...Read more

By day, they’re sleeping on sun-drenched windowsills. By night, they’re tearing through hallways as if possessed. The average indoor cat may appear to lead a life of indolent luxury, but behind that stoic expression and rhythmic purring lies a surprisingly complex set of behaviors. Whether you live with a curious kitten or a senior feline ...Read more