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This is Real: Grumpy Cat Has Inspired a Feature Film

Damon Houx — Thu, 30 May 2013 05:50:10 +0000

To date, books, lives, records, songs, board games, video games, and coupons have served as inspirations for cinema (well, all except for the last one, that was just a 'Mr. Show' sketch). But now memes are joining that list as Grumpy Cat, the internet sensation, has been optioned as the subject for a feature film.

Meet Animal Allies Pet of the Week: Pink Panther

Ken Hayes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:39:10 +0000

It’s not hard to figure out why she’s called “Pink Panther.” Pink was found as a stray hiding in a garage. The residents brought the cat to Animal Allies in Superior, and no one know how she got to be pink. However, just like her color, she’s a bright and fun loving cat looking for [...]

Meet Animal Allies Pet Of The Week "Mama's Girl."

Ken Hayes — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:52:56 +0000

Every week, as you probably already know, we interview Sarah from Animal Allies and she highlights a pet. This week it was Mama’s Girl, a cat purrfect for any family! Here’s what the shelter has to say: Mama’s Girl is a beautiful domestic long haired cat with brilliant tortoiseshell markings. This lovely lady is extra [...]

Taylor Swift's Cat, Meredith, Is the Best Thing in Pop Culture

Megan Pacella — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:37:02 +0000

Forget about popular celebs, blockbuster movies and hilarious internet memes for a minute. They’ve all been bested by Taylor Swift‘s cat, Meredith, on E!’s 100 Best Things in Pop Culture list. Thanks to tiny Meredith’s precious meowing, fuzzy gray ears and ability to play fetch better than a dog, it’s no surprise that she would snag the top spot on the pop culture list.

Stubbs the Cat Is the World's First Feline Mayor

Camilla Turner — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:54:56 +0000

Meet Stubbs, a sassy cat who has recently rocketed to fame. As mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, he attracts visitors from far and wide, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the longest serving mayors in the US.

Known locally as “Mayor Stubbs,” the feline’s popularity is undisputed: he has 1,000 friends on Facebook, which exceeds the town’s 900 residents.

Man Tries to Take a Kitten Into Florida Strip Club

Mike Adams — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:10:33 +0000

Evidentially, it’s not cool to bring along cute and cuddly animals when going to a strip club. According to a press release issued by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s office, Everett Lages was arrested outside of the Emerald City strip club in Murdock, Florida after repeatedly calling 911 when the owner of the club refused to [...]

Taylor Swift Shares Home Video "Cat Fail"

Cathy Kates — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:56:21 +0000

Proving once again that she is human and down to earth, Taylor Swift shared a video with the audience of the Ellen show, that she took in her home of her feline having a bit of difficulty. Cute pillows, Taylor!!!

Taylor Swift Becomes a 'Cat Lady'

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:12:58 +0000

As you can probably imagine, it gets pretty lonely out on the road, away from family, friends and other loved ones. That’s why Taylor Swift decided that she needed a new roommate — a tiny baby kitten which she named Meredith. “Hanging out with my new roommate, Meredith,” Swift tweeted Thursday, along with the instagram [...]

My Crazy Cat VS A Shoe [Video]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:50:22 +0000

On air, I talk about my cat from time to time. Usually it’s because she’s ticked me off in some way. (Puking on the bed, racing around the house in the middle of the night, knocking over glasses, etc.) A few nights ago she was trying to do something with a shoe. She did this [...]

Cat in Pumpkin Costume Eating Pumpkin Will Blow Your Mind [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:44:31 +0000

What’s cuter than a cat named Jumbo Pillow eating pumpkin strips while dressed in a pumpkin costume? Honestly, nothing. But if you don’t believe us, feel free to take a look for yourself. With an irresistibly smushed face and an appetite that simply cannot be satisfied, Jumbo Pillow is so cute it’s almost spooky. And [...]

Klepto Cat Steals More Than 600 Items From Neighbors

Wendy Gould — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:30:04 +0000

A San Mateo, California feline with a thing for material items has been found guilty of stealing his neighbor’s goods. In fact, the cat’s stolen over 600 items from around the neighborhood, including stuffed animals, clothing, hats and shoes. The ongoing thievery has both perplexed and charmed the neighborhood, making Dusty a cat-celebrity all around [...]

Firefighter Rescues Kitten From Inside a Pipe [VIDEO]

Jordan Breindel — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:43:16 +0000

Earlier this week, a man dropped off a section of rusty pipe to firefighters at Redding, California’s Fire Station #4. Why? There was a kitten trapped inside of it. That’s right, a real life, just-larger-than-pipe-sized cat. So were these American heroes able to squeeze him out? Yes!

Watch the nail-biting endeavor in the three-part rescue series below.

Cute Kitten Gets Stuck In A Hamster Ball [VIDEO]

Jordan Breindel — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:30:31 +0000

Chasing a dangling string is so last year. This adorable kitten opts for pink plastic hamster ball over the usual cat toy fare and somehow manages to submerge his entire body in the thing. Good thing the hamster wasn’t in there before he got in — that would have been one wild ride. Check out the video below:

Baby Laughing Hysterically Playing Tug-O-War With A Kitty

Cathy Kates — Wed, 04 May 2011 12:24:24 +0000

A laughing child always makes one smile….this video is going viral! This is my great nephew, Cameron. He’s playing tug-o-war with his pet kitty and laughs so hard he falls! I LOVE the little giggles of a tot! Share you’re giggling, laughing child’s video with me!!!

Company Will Make Fur Clothing From Your Deceased Pet

B105 Staff — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:10:22 +0000

If you thought having your pet immortalized via taxidermy was slightly creepy, you haven’t seen anything yet. Thanks to VIP Fibers, obsessed pet owners can now walk around with Fluffy’s fur draped around their body. “Like so many other pet owners, I couldn’t bear to throw away the tuffs of fluff removed from my Chows [...]

I Am A Man, And I Have A Cat

Ken Hayes — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:17:33 +0000

I am a man and yes, I do have a cat. Well, technically it’s not really my cat, it’s our family’s cat. Her name is Loca. When we got the cat from Animal Allies, her name was “Loco” (which of course is crazy in Spanish.) That should have been our first indicator. Oh the fun [...]