Cats

Israel’s ‘Tinder for pets’ is helping shelter animals match with loving homes

An Israeli nonprofit is using a Tinder-style app to match shelter dogs and cats with loving families and reduce failed adoptions.

Adopt me Israel's Ela Sayag Lipman and her two adopted rescue dogs, Duda and  Namer.
Larry the cat at Number 10 Downing Street on June 22, 2026 in London, England.

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

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


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.

Can you find the five cats hiding in this messy room?

Research has proven that stimulating your brain with challenging puzzles is good for your brain and cognition.

 Find all the cats in this picture

Swamp cat spotted on nighttime prowl in Israel's North

Due to the tension in the North, the Hula Valley is empty of human visitors, but the same cannot be said of its wildlife inhabitants.

 Swamp cat in Emek Hula

Are your pets cold? How to keep cats, dogs warm in the winter

Expert tips from cat behavior consultant Orly Zakai on understanding changes in cat behavior and keeping them warm during the cold winter.

 dogs and cats

Can owning a cat increase the risk of schizophrenia-related disorders? - study

T. gondii has been the subject of extensive research due to its potential to infiltrate the central nervous system and influence neurotransmitters.

 A fat cat is seen lounging in the living room after a hearty Friday night dinner.

Battle of the pets: Are cats or dogs smarter? - study

Canines are not only more social but more skilled in relying on human pointing gestures.

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

What happens when cats get fat? Illinois researchers weigh in

According to the researchers, 60% of cats in the US are overweight.

 A fat cat is seen lounging in the living room after a hearty Friday night dinner.

Israel-Hamas war: Northern Gaza was destroyed – what will happen next?

MILITARY AFFAIRS: The ‘Post’s military correspondent sees the IDF’s accomplishments and wonders what will come next to the besieged enclave.

 NORTHERN GAZA ruins, not just a war zone or worn down, but utterly destroyed.

Cat-ching criminals with DNA from pet hairs

A single cat hair contains DNA that could link a suspect and a crime scene or a victim.

 Mr. Win, whose hair DNA identified his missing mother

Danish scientists paws for thought – bow-Wow or me-Ow?

Pet owners were found to be more attached to dogs than cats, but it varied significantly among countries.

 Cats and dogs, illustrative