Cats

A new video game sensation that features an adventurous feline has resonated with cat lovers and some of them are using the game to raise money for real cats.

Making your own pet food for your furry friend might sound like fun, but there’s a lot to know about how to do it correctly and safely.

A respected Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an “invasive alien species,” citing the damage they cause to birds and other wildlife.

We’ve all heard the saying “cats have nine lives,” but where did it originate from? Let’s explore the possible origins for this phrase from a historical and linguistic perspective.

Many houseplants are toxic to animals, and some can have lethal consequences if your dog or cat consumes them. Here are some plant species to steer clear from.

Americans love their four-legged friends, but their 163 million dogs and cats certainly leave a giant paw-print on the environment — especially when it comes to pet poop. For small businesses who work with pets, it can be a challenge to find ways to curb their own climate impact while catering to their furry clientele.

Animal shelters across the country are once again teaming up with NBC and Telemundo stations to find loving homes for pets in need with the Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign.

NBC and Telemundo owned and affiliated stations will partner with local animal shelters and rescues from August 1 to August 31

A surveillance camera in Surfside, Texas, shows a cat narrowly escaping a coyote attach on the porch of a beach house.

A Chester County man introduces us to his 19 cats who may become homeless as the new owners to his barn move in. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has the story.

After their owner was evicted, two dozen cats and a dog were rescued from a small home in Richland Township, Allegheny County. Each animal required immediate medical attention as they suffered from flea infestation, respiratory infections, and eye damage. Now, the Bucks County SPCA is fighting to seize these animals. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has the story and tips on how...

More than 70% of dog owners are feeling the sting of inflation when spending on food and supplies. But many are still willing to splurge, a report shows.

Philly Live’s Sheila Watko joins members of The Cat Collaborative to help trap stray cats as part of a TNR (trap, neuter and release) program. You can help the mission. Photojournalist/Editor: Derrick Cheston.

The International Cat Federation has banned Russian cats from international competitions, condemning the invasion of Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of aggression.”

Welcome, Willow, to a long line of presidential pets.

Health officials say pets and another animals can get the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but the risk of them spreading it to people is low.

After the deadly and destructive tornadoes passed through Kentucky, volunteers at the Brandywine Valley SPCA managed to save several cats and dogs that are ready for their new homes. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has more information on the pet adoptions which begin on Wednesday.

As much as your dog or cat may beg, there are some foods that it’s actually unsafe to feed your pet. Here are some of the foods you can and can’t share.