Cats

Dozens of cats fight for their life after owner's lengthy hospitalisation

At least 170 cats were found abandoned in a Japanese apartment when their owner, a man in his sixties from Takasaki area of eastern Japan’s Gunma province, was hospitalised over the summer.

'Stray': a virtual cat in a game is helping real cats in shelters

A gaming company filled with cat lovers has partnered with a shelter and a cat cafe, fundraising via livestreaming of 'Stray', a video game featuring an orange tabby.

Polish institute labels cats 'invasive alien species', faces backlash

Biologist Wojciech Solarz said there are 1,786 other species listed as "invasive alien species" and that cats met all criteria of that classification.

Cats become the latest target of Russia-Ukraine war

The International Cat Federation has barred cats bred from Russia and those belonging to exhibitors living in Russia from future competitions.

A purrfect crime: Cats behind dozens of fires in South Korea

More than 100 fires in the South Korean capital were kitty-caused, according to the city’s fire officials.

A custody battle over a couple of cats: The case of Piraye and Cingoz

This is the story behind a landmark court decision in Turkey involving a couple’s clash over who gets to keep the cats after a breakup.

Turkey’s cats get purrfect present with new legislation protecting animals

Felines and canines set to get broader protections in the country.

Taylor Swift, Andrew Lloyd Webber write new 'Cats' song for musical film

“Cats” is based on British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hugely-popular stage musical and features a star-studded cast including Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, James Corden, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson and Rebel Wilson.

Cats cosy up with train commuters in Japan as part of a campaign for strays

Some 30 felines were brought on board a train in Gifu Prefecture by an NGO to organise the "purfect" Sunday commute. The event was held so more people adopt and fewer cats end up killed in efforts to reduce the stray population.

Study suggests cats accompanied us around the world for millenia

Researchers say that cats have been domesticated for more than 10 millennia. A new study of cat skeletons traced their journey from their native home in Middle East to various places around the world with their fellow humans.

Hit film about Istanbul's cats finally comes home to Türkiye

Turkish filmmaker Ceyda Torun lived in Istanbul before moving overseas with her family. She never lost her fondness for the city or the cats, however, as her first feature documentary "Kedi," a mischievous, loving and philosophical film, shows.

Jail time to replace Turkey's animal cruelty penalties

In Turkey there are countless street animals and many are well-loved and cared for. A new draft law wants to make sure the legal framework to protect them is solid.