Science, entertainment, and holiday news — this week’s Caturday Report has it all, and more!
Plus, as you can see, I had an assistant helping me put together this week’s report! So let’s get started.
- Hollywood’s Golden Age had its fair share of feline celebrities, and a new book takes a look at some of these kitty luminaries (and some who merely basked in the light of human stars).
- Humans who have had the heartbreak of seeing their cat suffer from end stage kidney disease will be interested in a scientific study, which has identified a new way to screen for this killer — and might eventually extend the lifespan of cats with kidney disease.
- A New Zealand doctor is using scientific methods to ID, track, and rescue and rehome cats in an area called the Red Zone. Many thanks to the Dashkitten.com team for finding this item!
- Want a happy cat this holiday season? Pay attention to these tips from Cat Wisdom 101.
- And lastly, a story that may surprise you: The Cats Herd You blog looked into the statistics, and you know what? Giving a cat as a Christmas gift may not be a bad idea!
I’ve had quite a week, as you can see:
- It started with my long weekend, during which I had a very eventful cat show!
- I also found some really amazing cat trees to tell you about!
- There was good Bird TV to be had…
- And I curated a nice selection of cat beds.
- We had rain! And can you believe my human took me out in it?
- Lastly, I had a photo shoot for the holidays, and I have an eCard for you.
If you see a good cat-oriented news item around the internet, send me a link and I may include it next week!
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Thanks Summer! Really excited about ALL the articles this week, plus we ALWAYS love you!!!!
Marty and the Gang
Wonderful things. Have a great week.
Every time I come here I can’t get over the cheerful look on your face. And I like the cat news too.
Thanks fur doing all that hard work so we didn’t have to, MOL! You *do* work furry hard, and we appawsiate it!
You’ve had a very busy week!
Lots of good info from you this week Summer.
It’s interesting how so many things we are led to believe may not really be true: like black cats being less adoptable (versus there just being more black cats), black cats not allowed to be adopted before Halloween (just prevents them from finding a great home), and even little things like pointsettias being toxic (they are a little bit, but not nearly as toxic as people believe).
We will have fun reading Summer 🙂
We always do.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
I was shocked when I read the Cats Herd You blog and saw that stat. My Christmas is not very happy so far. The rescue came and took my cat tree and bags of my stuff. Sniffle.
Thanks for the news roundup, Summer!
it sure was a great week!
We liked the tidbit in the article about kidney disease that the Hill’s cats live in a huge area, totally catered to by humans! That is great.
Once again a great Caterday Report!
Noodle and crew
Love your Caturday report, Summer! Who knew, re the giving of cats as gift stats!! xx
A great report as always Summer.
I had missed the information about detecting kidney disease earlier- that is great news. You are always on top of things Summer. Binga seems to really like you.
Wow, what a plethora of pleasures, Summer! Shared a lot to my twitter followers, who are sure to enjoy as well. Really love the Hollywood Cats!
Great report, thank you ! We were (gladly) surprised by the results found by Cats Herd You ; we just blogged about it the previous day ! Purrs
well done on a fab report Sweetie,xx Speedy
The cat 101 article had great info but I said I have to think like a cat. I’ll never be as smart as the boyz.
Great report Summer. Lots of interesting stuff. You take care.
Hey Sweet Summer….bravo you are doing such a grand job on the Caturday report!!
Hugs madi your bfff
Good report! We love what the New Zealand dr is doing! And those cat pics are cool!!!
That sure was lots of good info sweet Summer, thanks bunches!