Cats

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens

During sirens, the body enters a state of alertness. Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state.

Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state
How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

Maintaining immunity: How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

WITH AN average of 25 calls a day seeking to return or surrender animals to its shelter in Kfar Ruth, and 258 dogs and 186 cats already waiting for homes, Let Animals Live has begun working to raise awareness on how to maintain an element of routine for animals so they don’t develop behavior issues.

As Israeli owners struggle from daily Iranian attacks, pets pay the price of war

An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.

The midair maneuver that lets cats touch down paws-first, explained by New research


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

Russia woman adopts a cat. Turns out it was a black panther

A viral video showcases the heartwarming story of a Russian woman who found what she thought was a stranded kitten in the woods, only to realize it was not.


Woman's cat keeps her up at night playing with her legs and hands

A woman's quest to beat morning fatigue led to an amusing revelation with a night vision camera exposing the culprit.


Ex-model left Hungary and became our social media guru – and she's single

In Israel, Noemi Szakács became the social media guru behind The Jerusalem Post. But before this, she was a model, taking part in campaigns across Hungary and the world.

 Noemi Szakács and Samuel the cat, living a Jewish life in Tel Aviv.

Can cats survive and thrive on a vegan diet?

Some 1,400 cat owners found that when they fed their pets vegan diets, they were even healthier.

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Mind-bending optical illusion: Can you spot the hidden animal in just 3 seconds?

A viral riddle making rounds on social media: Can you find the hidden cat in a drawing of a woman cleaning her house?

 A cat in a basket (Illustrative)

Cats are obsessed with tuna due to their special taste buds - study

This latest study revealed that cats' taste buds are uniquely geared toward tasting ‘umami’, a term that describes the deep, savory flavor of foods that are neither sweet, sour, or bitter.

 A cat rescued by the Humane Society International's animal disaster relief team in Antakya, Turkey after the earthquake, February 2023

Israeli Kickstarter campaign makes aesthetically pleasing cat furniture - opinion

In a pet-loving country such as Israel, it’s only natural that the Start-Up Nation’s creative and innovative instincts in tech would translate to other fields.

 Florence the cat is seen hiding in a tree-patterned tent. Almost all cats yearn to venture outdoors.

Cat accidentally travels over 500 miles while trapped in front of taxi

The cat went undetected in the grille of the car throughout the 500-mile cross-country drive.

Dreaming about their next adventure: A cat lies next to a car (illustrative)