Cats
Cats are a favorite pet choice among many American households, with the felines coming in various breeds. Whether raising a kitten or caring for an aging cat, there is much to learn about these furry creatures, from food, health, and toys to behavior and characteristics. Newsweek has it covered for all the latest expert advice, information, and news on cats.
Adopted cat steals hearts online over his "huge cheeks"
"His cheeks are just so amazing," one viewer commented, while another added: "Awesome. More surface area for kisses."
Hysterics as cat attempts to get comfy in a shoe box but there's a problem
A third user related to the clip, saying, "Me trying to fit into jeans I've kept since high school."
Woman assumes boyfriend closes blind before bed—shock as she learns truth
"It is his one house chore and he is doing great," one viewer said, after the owner shared her cat was to blame.
Bird flu cases in household cats spark raw pet food warning
Washington and Oregon warn of bird flu risk in raw pet food after indoor cats fall ill, leading to euthanasia and product testing.
What arguing in front of your pets does to their mental health-vets explain
Science has found that pets can tell the difference between a happy and an angry face, but what does that mean for them?
Four signs you have met your "soul pet," according to vet
"Finding a heart dog or cat—or other animal—can be a rare and wonderful experience for some pet owners," the vet says.
Rescue cat adopted by frat boys living best life as "official house mom"
The shelter volunteer told Newsweek she was originally hesitant about the fraternity adopting the cat.
Shelter dares people to adopt "chaos gremlin" kitten—Internet delivers
"The naughtiest always have the cutest dang faces, she's like 'who, me?!" one Facebook user commented.
Tears at sacrifice rescue dog makes for foster kitten
"Gordo loves cats, and Nutmeg has the most fearless and I-do-what-I-want attitude," Snazzzycat, who chose not to give her name, told Newsweek.
Couple meet stray kitten on vacation, shock at what they do 4 months later
"Oh my heart! We rescued our cat from Cyprus when we found him as a dying kitten in a mountain village. Thank you," wrote one user.
Tears at how cat who 'thinks he's a dog' looks out for children every day
"He truly does do it for them because look how fast he runs back, that poor baby does not want to be out in the cold," one user commented.
Owner "never" saw her cat play before—Then foster kitten changes everything
The foster has"come so far" thanks to the owner's cat teaching him the ropes.
Foster carer never forgot about hand-raised kitten—then gets shocking call
Rachael Rae Robertson told Newsweek: "I got a sinking feeling in my gut and realized this was no accident."
Thrifter finds pet's ashes on sale for $1.50—She knows exactly what to do
"More than likely, it was just a very sad mistake," the thrifter told Newsweek.
Cat siblings enjoying flight with owner melts hearts
"I would exchange my first class seat for economy any day if it meant sitting next to these two," one user commented.
Hysterics as cat hides during walk so he can jump scare sister
"That cat has been trained by the army," one user said, with another adding: "I swear I didn't see it till it jumped."
Man hear voices "loudly" talking at 3 am, can't believe what he walks in on
The owner heard noises and saw a light coming from the living room.
Woman prays for a man, later realizes she "should have been more specific"
Although this "man" fit her requirements, who he is was not what she expected.
Hysterics at orange cat sneaking past "spicy kitten"
"That must be one wild baby if an orange cat is afraid," said a TikTok commenter.
Cat discovers owners' meal prep — you know how this ends
"My cat decided he really wanted chicken," the owner wrote on her viral video.
Owner assumes cat is out on a walk—then police knock at the door
"It was a very surreal moment for me. I was quite taken aback by it—I thought I was in trouble," Carly Thomson told Newsweek.
Tears as shelter shares perspective of overlooked senior pets: "Unwanted"
The senior dogs' thoughts were imagined in the video that has broken hearts online.
Woman thinks cam captured "possessed demon" at 2 a.m., realizes what it is
She said she "yelped" when she watched the security footage.
Woman adopts huge Savannah kitten, viewers shocked at his behavior
"He is an F1 Savannah, which means he is the closest generation to the serval," the poster explains.
Way cat eats ham delights viewers: 'Little nom noms'
"It's the dramatic mews and growling while looking like a cinnamon roll for me. just, adorable," one TikTok user commented.
Woman rescues cat, has important message: "Hope his birth mother knows"
Not thinking of the consequences, the feline tried holding onto a ball and string on the cat tower.
Man hears cat meowing at the window, unprepared for what's outside
The owner thought his black cat was just meowing at birds as usual, but the reality was far more startling.
Deaf cat in "deep cleaning mode," then he realizes owner is watching
"The way I gasped when you touched the spot he was just cleaning," one user commented.
Cat goes viral for napping "like he paid all the bills"
The amusing TikTok clip has racked up almost 13 million views in just three days.
Woman travels over 850 miles to rescue three-legged shelter cat
A Newsweek reader's "heart broke" when she read about the senior cat, leaving her with no choice but to travel from Arizona to California to adopt him.
