All news on the topic: Cats

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Bizarre cat-killing competition for kids axed after backlash
New Zealand's North Canterbury Hunting Competition's cat-killing contest for children has been scrapped after the organisers were slammed by animal welfare groups
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Only those with razor-sharp focus can spot cat with no tail in tricky illusion
A new cat-themed brain teaser has left some people stumped as they struggle to find the cat with no tail among the rows of felines - but how quickly can you solve it?
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'My husband gave my beloved cat away - so I'm filing for divorce'
The woman believes the cat to be the reincarnation of her dad who passed away, and she loves the cat to the ends of the Earth - so she was heartbroken when her husband gave it away
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Heartbroken artist grieves death of cat by painting 100 drawings in 100 days
In this week's Pet Club, a grieving artist raises £500 for charity, two rescue kittens have been found shivering in the rain and a paralysed pooch lands a starring role on stage
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Natasha Hamilton says she's 'mastered the perfect orgasm' at wild sex retreat
Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton told Real Housewives of Cheshire co-stars that she mastered the 'perfect orgasm' while attending a sex retreat with the show
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Vets have to pull 11 hair ties out of greedy cat's stomach in emergency surgery
Cheeky two-year-old Nero had been secretly stealing the hair ties from the bedside table in Newcastle, Tyneside, and his quick-thinking owner knew she had to rush him to the vets
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Pensioner rushed to hospital after 'large stray cat’ attacks her in garden
Gaby Beaumont was in her garden in Perthshire when a 'large' cat pounced in an attack which left her needing several stitches and spending four nights in hospital
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Cat mum spends extortionate amount on 'catio' furniture and giant hamster wheel
Amber Schram, 32, built the elaborate 'catio' for her beloved pets, six-year-old Rosetted Bengal Jake and Snow Bengal Juneau, two, and doesn't regret the whopping amount she's spent at all
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Only masterminds can detect hidden cat nestled amongst racoons in 15 seconds
Only those with a high IQ can spot the little feline amongst the sea of racoons in this optical illusion - and you're on the clock to crack it. The big question is: did you find it in time?
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Only those with high IQ can spot every kitten in photo in under 11 seconds
Do you think you've got what it takes to find the 15 cats hidden in this illustration in under 11 seconds? Or will you end up in the tiger, stuck with nowhere to go?
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Man told to 'grow up' as he fumes at pregnant wife for doting on their cat
The dad-to-be is livid at his wife for relying on their cat for comfort during her pregnancy - but people have told him to 'grow up' and be more supportive of his partner
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Expert issues warning to gardeners over spring plants that are 'deadly' for cats
Gardeners beware a number of common plants could prove deadly for cats roaming around your garden as several popular species contain harmful toxins animals should not ingest
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Evil dad tried to blame baby daughter's death from horrid injuries on 20lb cat
Kristopher Henderson, 41, from Minnesota, US, entered a guilty plea after his two-month old daughter was found with broken ribs, broken femurs, and a torn frenulum
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Rescue cat Rosie could be the oldest puss in the world - at grand old age of 32
Guinness World Records is urging owner Lila to have Rosie recognised as the world’s oldest cat, as the title is currently held by 27-year-old Flossie, from Kent
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Only those with high IQ can find cat hiding amongst raccoons within 15 seconds
While optical illusions are known for being tricky, this new brainteaser is particularly difficult - but those who can solve the image within 15 seconds allegedly have a high IQ
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Donations to Paul O'Grady's beloved Battersea Dogs & Cats Home doubles to £200k
The TV and presenting icon became an ambassador for Battersea Cat and Dog rescue home in 2012 the success of ITV's multi-award-winning Paul O'Grady For The Love Of Dogs
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Paul O'Grady's death sparks £100,000 wave of love for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Chief Executive Peter Laurie said the charity – which featured in the comic’s TV show Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs – had received countless letters, calls, emails and messages of support.
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Hasbulla explains why he pulled cat's ear after backlash to controversial video
Russian social media star Hasbulla has come under fire in recent days for a video posted to his social media in which he appeared to get aggressive with his pet cat
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Real-life pet detectives sniff out lost and stolen dogs to reunite with owners
In this week's Pet Club, pooches Diesel and Skye have a talent for tracking down missing pets, a rescue dog is raising money for charity and three kittens were found abandoned in a cardboard box
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Dogs whose lives were forever changed by Paul O'Grady's kindness
Following the unexpected death of TV icon Paul O'Grady, the Mirror looks back over the presenter's decades-long charity work, including his tireless efforts to support Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
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Social media star Hasbulla accused of punching and pulling ear of pet cat
Footage appearing to show famous Russian influencer Hasbulla punching and pulling his cat's ear has gone viral on social media, with fans believing that he has gone too far
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Battersea Dogs and Cats Home pays tribute to 'devoted animal lover' Paul O'Grady
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has paid tribute to their ambassador Paul O'Grady, who passed away 'unexpectedly' aged 67 on Tuesday evening
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'Phantom Cat Shaver' strikes again with 84 cases being investigated across UK
A sick thug targeting innocent cats by shaving their fur is feared to have attacked more than 80 pets across the UK, with authorities fearing copycat brutes
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Pregnant Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton reveals 'miracle' baby’s gender
Mum-of-four Natasha Hamilton has shared the adorable moment she found out the gender of her fifth child, who she is expecting with husband Charles Gay
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Woman claims cat has a 'Scouse' accent - and very Liverpudlian meow
Social media has been left in stitches after one woman pointed out that a cat sounded like it was meowing in a Scouse accent - and people said once it had been highlighted, they couldn't un-hear it