Cats

Larry the cat, chief mouser of Downing Street, outlasts sixth UK prime minister as Starmer resigns

Larry’s tenure began after multiple rat sightings on the steps of 10 Downing Street in early 2011, causing a "pro-cat faction" within Downing Street to lobby for an expert to be brought in.

Larry the cat at Number 10 Downing Street on June 22, 2026 in London, England.
Orange cat. (Illustrative)

Exit, pursued by a… cat? Feline friend steals show at production of Romeo and Juliet in Turkey

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

“Animal Shop is a pet store offering quality products and guidance to help pet owners care for their animals like family.”

Animal Shop: Everything pets need in one place


Working 9-5: Dogs, other pets go to 'work' in China's pet cafes

Pet cafes are notable businesses in China, where owners charge more for these experiences and visitors get to interact and play with animals around the cafes.

 People and dogs spend time in a new dog cafe called Boris and Horton in New York City, U.S. January 24, 2018. Picture taken January 24, 2018.

Aliyah tails: Family pet journeys to a future in Israel

From dogs to cats to birds, the consensus was clear: Moving to Israel would be harder with a pet, but worth it in the end.

 Joanie Margulies's dog, Amelia, on the day she made aliyah, December 8, 2020.

Asteroid the size of two house cats hit Earth's atm. over the Philippines - report

The asteroid is just around a meter in diameter and is not expected to cause any damage. It will most likely burn in the atmosphere, forming a fireball.

 Screenshot  from a video showing the asteroid impacting with the atmopshere as witnessed from Gonzaga in Cagayan province, Philippines, on September 4. Allan Madelar/Facebook

Felines behind bylines: Working in the news from home with cats around

This is 'Behind the Bylines,' where we look at the people – or this time, the cats – behind the articles that keep our paper running.

 Aaron Reich's cats: Medici and Judy.

How to choose the right pet for you

How do you know which pet is right for you? How much will it cost? What else should prospective pet owners be worried about? Here's what you need to know.

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Is the war in Israel unleashing pet-friendly hotels?

Many left everything behind but did not agree to leave their pets unguarded. They wanted to take them along in this time of crisis.

 DOGS WITH guests at the Atlas Backstage Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Garfield is back and bigger than ever - film review

The new film is all animated, unlike the previous two, in which Garfield was animated and digitally inserted into live-action scenes.

 GARFIELD (VOICED by Chris Pratt) and his dad, Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) in ‘The Garfield Movie.’

Cats can communicate through urine - study reveals

It’s a matter of sublime feline communication.

A woman holds a cat at the Cat Jungle, a place where people interact with cats in Amman, Jordan, August 2, 2022.

Cats and dogs exhibit bizarre behaviors ahead of solar eclipse

As the US prepared for the solar eclipses that occurred on Monday, our furry friends started displaying some interesting behaviors.

 Annular solar eclipse.

De-meow-crat-ya: Taking my cat to vote in municipal elections - comment

I decided to take my cat Medici – full name: HaRav Medici di Cuddlebutt Reich, a staunch supporter of Shas – to vote in the Jerusalem municipal elections.

 The writer, Aaron Reich, is seen with their cat, Medici (full name HaRav Medici di Cuddlebutt Reich) waiting to vote in Jerusalem for the municipal elections, on February 27, 2024.