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Victoria Thomas' backyard was overrun with rats a few years ago. She tried everything from trenching and underground fencing to poison traps but nothing worked — until she got three feral cats.

Science

Facing A Growing Rat Problem, A Neighborhood Sets Off The Cat Patrol

8:16pm April 04, 2016

by David Schaper

Chicago has a bad rat problem, and it gets worse when old buildings are demolished. Residents of a Chicago neighborhood decided to counter the rat invasion with natural enemies — feral cats.

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A still from the Mutual Rescue film about Eric and Peety.

He Rescued A Dog. Then The Dog Rescued Him

5:13pm March 10, 2016

by Nancy Shute

Eric O'Grey was 51, obese and suffering from diabetes and high cholesterol when he took home an overweight shelter dog. Now the duo are headlining a campaign on how pets improve humans' lives.

Arts

Winston-Salem Theater Showcases The Art Of The Cat Video

11:14pm February 18, 2016

by Eddie Garcia

The Internet Cat Video Festival begins Friday night at a/perture Cinema in Winston-Salem.

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Can Smoking Kill Cat Videos? A Bold Public Health Ad Says Yes

5:55pm February 16, 2016

by Angus Chen

The #catmageddon ad pretty much blew the doors off the Grammys. Now the question is whether the fact that secondhand smoke can cause cancer in cats will persuade young adults to stop smoking.

A video feed from the main stage of the G-20 Summit recently captured the scene as several cats wandered by at the gathering of world leaders.

World News

Cats Invade G-20 Summit Stage, Bringing A Welcome Laugh

4:33pm November 17, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Unimpressed with their rarefied surroundings, the stray cats eventually wandered off without incident, leaving the stage to the dignitaries gathered in Turkey.

Hard to resist. But if they're marijuana edibles, not such a treat.

When Pets Do Pot: A High That's Not So Mighty

12:22pm September 08, 2015

by Angus Chen

The rise of legal marijuana seems to be fueling a spike in the number of pets that become unhappily high off of pilfered treats. The dose is rarely fatal, but it can be a buzzkill.

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You've Heard Of Hot Dogs, Here's A Hot Cat

11:25am July 14, 2015

A feline stowaway survived a 28-mile journey in the piping-hot engine compartment of a pickup truck.

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Tama had held sway as stationmaster of the Kishi train station since 2007.

World News

Tama, The Cat That Saved A Japanese Train Station, Dies

3:35pm June 25, 2015

by Lucy Perkins

Tourists would come to the Kishi train station near Wakayama City to see the feline hanging out in her office — a converted ticket booth — wearing a railway hat and collar.

Contact between cats and their owners may have exposed the animals to toxic levels of medication.

Humans' Use Of Pain-Relief Creams Proves Fatal To Felines

10:44am May 01, 2015

by Poncie Rutsch

Three cats died after their owners used an anti-inflammatory cream used to treat arthritis. The Food and Drug Administration warns to keep drugs away from pets; a tiny bit can be toxic.

Veterinarian Vint Virga says that animals in zoos, like this lion, need to have a bit of control over their environment.

Books
Arts

Cat PDA Vs. Human PDA, And Other Animal Behavior Explained

10:43am May 01, 2015

Veterinarian Vint Virga works with pets and zoo animals on behavior disorders. He talks about how house cats are more fulfilled when they forage for food, and how to show animals affection.

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