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ON ARRIVAL, the buzz of conversation and laughter from patrons at the Sportsman's Rest in Porchfield added to the warm and ...

The "Sonoran Desert" reggae-rock band will perform at M3F's Valley stage this March.

Hot spots on cats can be frustrating for you as well as itchy and sore for your feline friend. After all, no one wants to see their cat showing signs of pain or discomfort, not to mention that hot ...

The what, now? you may ask, reading this title. The social life of cats? Cat owners may have some doubts about this very concept. But in the last decade or so, there has been an upsurge of more ...

"Cat shows off some serious dance skill! Wild Encounters brings you closer to the fascinating world of animals and pets. From exotic creatures in their natural habitats to everyday pets with ...

Since opening in 2017, Mac Tabby cat cafes in North Carolina have helped hundreds of cats find their forever home. The cafes have saved a few lucky humans too. Across the U.S., the number of cat ...

On New Year’s Day about 15 years ago, we spent hours looking for our cat. The fireworks had frightened the poor animal so much that it had hidden somewhere. We searched all its favorite places ...

By Emily Anthes Federal officials who spent the last year grappling with a surge of bird flu infections in cows and people are now confronting a spate of new cases in cats, some of which have died ...