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Cat Benjamin Button on Time's Person of the Year Cover
Feline Star Benjamin Button appears with his human (singer Taylor Swift) on the magazine cover for the “Person of the Year” Time award https://time.com/6342806/ Despite his fantastic accomplishments, it appears that the singer was the one receiving the prestigious recognition, rather than the cat.
Benjamin met Swift in 2019 after appearing as a co-star on her “Me” video [https://people.com/pets/taylor-swift]. The two fell for each other, and Benjamin quickly moved in with the singer.
Lost Cat Returns Home for “Christmas Miracle”
The Pierson family was heart broken when their cat Westley disappeared six months ago. The family, who lives in Suffolk, England, owned Westley since he was a kitten, and thought he was lost forever. Well, the Piersons had a happy surprise when Wesley showed up at their door on Christmas day, and are calling his return their “Christmas miracle.” Since his return, they have been getting lots of cuddles from Wesley. Read more at https://www.bbc.com
Bella the Cat's Purr Breaks Guinness Book World Record
54.59 decibels is about as loud as an electric kettle and as loud as the hum of Bella the cats purr, which has just landed Bella her place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Bella’s mom used a phone app to discover Bella’s world record talent. Read the full story at https://paradepets.com/pet-news/cat-loudest-purr
Can Cat-Lovers Find True Love With Dog-Lovers?
Can a cat lover find life-long love in the arms of a dog lover? Despite their differences, Mark Travers, PhD. believes that cat people and dog people can get along together and complement each other. For example, typically extraverted dog lovers might help their typically introverted cat-loving partners to be more social than they would be otherwise. Read the full story at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202311/can-dog-and-cat-people-make-it-work-romantically
Team Helps Rescue 110 Cats from Alleged Virginia Kitty Mill
A Humane Society Animal Rescue Team assisted in the rescue of over 100 cats and kittens from an alleged cruelty situation. The large-scale commercial breeder has a history of Animal Welfare Act violations. According to USDA inspection reports, the breeder received more than 50 violations so far in 2023. Among other violations, the breeder failed to provide veterinary care and adequate housing for the cats. Great job Humane Society! Read the full story at https://www.humanesociety.org/news/more-100-cats-and-kittens-rescued-commercial-breeder-alleged-cruelty-situation-chesterfield
World's Only Cat Astronaut Went Into Space Sixty Years Ago
Sixty years ago (on October 18, 1963), France sent a cat name Félicette into space. That was the only time a feline has ever made it into space and back again. See a photo of the French space cat and read more about Félicette at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Félicette
Sixty Cats Rescued from Colorado Hoarding Situation
Sixty cats rescued from an Aurora, Colorado hoarding house are up for adoption at Aurora’s Animal Shelter, including some who are special-needs cats. Read more at Levy, M. (October 2023) https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora-animal-shelter-working-to-rehome-dozens-of-60-cats-rescued-from-hoarding-house/