1283106611_animals_11.jpg (JPEG Image, 640x413 pixels) 'Oskar' the Blind Kitten Plays With His First Oskar the blind kitten may be handicapped, but it doesn't seem to stop him from doing most of the things cats with sight can do. Maybe even better, according to his humans! In the video below, Oskar is minding his own business, lolling in a warm spot by the wall. The camera can't help but reveal there's obviously something wrong with his eyes. And, as his owner posts, he was indeed born without fully developed eyeballs. Suddenly, one of those cute toys is rolled in front of the blind kitten, and he sparks into action. As the video plays out, it's plain that Oskar is capable of following the errant toy all around the familiar space. It's nice to know that Oskar the blind kitten is so well cared for. In the meantime, here's a real heartwarmer to enjoy...
21 Peek-a-Boo Cats Have you ever had a feeling that you're being watched? Well, if you have a cat, it might solve the mystery. ATT WEBMASTERS: We are flattered that quite a few websites have liked our article ideas and have decided to copy them onto their websites. However, we frown upon removing the credits to the owners of the photos! Why Do Cats Knead? NEW: See the most adorable kitten “making biscuits.” Why do cats knead? Cats are interesting creatures, with many traits and behaviors that are easily recognized as being uniquely feline-the way they curl up tightly to take a nap, for example, or their characteristic grooming rituals after enjoying a meal. Another common feline behavior is kneading, a motion cats make by pushing in and out with their paws, alternating between right and left. Some cats knead with claws completely retracted, while others will extend their claws as they push in and retract as they pull back. Kneading is sometimes colloquially referred to as “making biscuits,” because the motion resembles a baker kneading dough. Explanations for the kneading behavior vary, but it is without doubt an instinctive trait. Kneading may also go back to the days when wild cats patted down tall grass or shredded leaves to make a soft, fluffy bed for sleeping or giving birth. There’s also a more practical aspect to kneading.
Kitten With the Word ‘Cat’ in its Fur Home > Pictures > Kitten With the Word ‘Cat’ in its Fur In case there is any confusion on the matter, ten-week-old Polly’s tabby coloring pattern spells out the word “cat” in the fur of her left flank. I imagine it will come in handy if Polly ever decides to run away from home. 25 Ways To Cuten Up a Box With a Cat Cats are cute. Cats in boxes are even cuter. Cats are aware of this fact, and they make the most of it. Here are some notes from an unknown cat on 'cute sleeping in boxes' to make the owner "awwh". Pictures included. Complicate your positions little by little.Author: Julie1009 Your coat and tail must be used wisely.Author: oskay Try S-like positions...Author: ClausM ...or C-like ones.Author: PunkyBrewster Box-sleeping is always kind of an art.Author: Julie1009 But don't reveal your presence unless you really mean to.Author: Robert M. Or make humans provide another box for him.Author: lake.sider Humans may wonder how you can sleep like that...Author: taurussun Perhaps they will not even notice you.Author: vaneea You can hide in an absolutely unexpected box.Author: simplybecka ...as well as this one.Author: Smeebot ...even if your idea seems impossible.Author: taelcat Practice makes perfect.
Portraits of Dogs as They Shake Off Water For her series “Shake“, pet photographer Carli Davidson photographed curious portraits of dogs shaking off water. Use a fast shutter speed and you can capture all kinds of strange expressions on your dog’s face. You can find the rest of the photographs in the series here. Shake (via Photojojo) Image credits: Photographs by Carli Davidson and used with permission 10 Things You Didn't Know About Cats Think you know cats? We’ve got some unusual cat facts that may surprise even the most dedicated feline lover. 1. Cats Communicate Via Nose Nose-to-nose greetings between cats are unusual, as it puts both in a vulnerable position. 2. Purring usually indicates contentment, however, a deep purr can also indicate pain. 3. Cats appear to retain their kitten vocal signals to communicate with their owners, but they use an adult repertoire of sound with other cats. 4. Like dogs, cats can also get sick or die from eating chocolate. 5. Cats like to nap rather than sleep but if relaxed enough to enter a deeper sleep, they produce the same brain wave patterns that we do when we dream. 6. Cats blink and narrow their eyes when they accidentally make eye contact. 7. Cats cannot understand punishment as humans do, they must be praised and rewarded for desired behaviour instead. 8. Giving your cat a strip of raw meat everyday to chew on will keep his gums and teeth in good condition. 9. 10.