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Littleton recently passed a law banning the retail sale of cats and dogs, joining fifteen other Colorado cities in a bid to decrease commercial breeding operations, according to the Best Friends group. The ordinance, which passed the Littleton City Council with a unanimous vote on March 5, was first introduced in January and follows a slew of similar attempts to increase animal welfare in Colorado after the state’s “puppy mill” bill, or Humane Pet Act, failed to pass in 2020. The bill would have established standards for…

Actor and model Cara Delevingne has cleared up worries that her two cats died in a blaze that swept through her Los Angeles home early Friday morning, saying on Instagram that the two Persians “are alive!!” Delevingne terrified her fans when she initially wrote about the fire at her luxurious, art-filled Hollywood Hills home, sharing a video that showed the massive response by Los Angeles firefighters and police, TMZ reported. The “Paper Towns” actor also included a photo of her two cats with the caption: “My heart is…

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.Do We Have to Send Humans to Mars for Exploration?It’s almost that magical time of year that the Humane Society of America likens to a “natural disaster.” Kitten season.“The level of emotions for months on end is so draining, said Ann Dunn, director of Oakland Animal Services, a city-run shelter in the San Francisco Bay Area. “And every year we just know it’s going to get harder.”Across the United States, summer is the height of…

No doubt that, if given a choice, folks would prompt for living as a cat in a heartbeat. Being a human is overrated anyway. And very stressful.Instead, you could reincarnate as a feline who’s capable of cuteness beyond belief, is perfect for cuddles and rough-housing, and who, without fault, embodies the definition of a care-free lifestyle.One such purrfect example is Grisù the Kurilian Bobtail from Italy.#1Image credits: allekx#2Image credits: allekx#3Image credits: allekxMeet Grisù, the Kurilian Bobtail from Italy, who…

Follow Unfollow Writer, BoredPanda staff Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real.At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships,…

What Do Dogs and Cats Dream About?Pets can’t report their dreams, but scientists have some evidence about what is happening when Sparky and Mittens sleepBy Meghan BartelsCats and dogs likely experience dreams in a similar way as humans. Credit: CHENDONGSHAN/Getty ImagesNo matter how much trouble your pet gets into when they’re awake, few sights are as peaceful as a dog curled up in their bed or a cat stretched out in the sun, snoring away. But their experience of sleep can feel impenetrable. What fills the dreams of a dog…

Veterinary researchers are shining a light on an oddly mesmerizing skin condition found in hairless sphynx cats. The condition, called figurate erythema, causes the cats to develop intricate, swirling rashes all over their body. There is no clear explanation yet for why figurate erythema happens, though it seems to be rare, relatively harmless, and often temporary.What Drew Noomi Rapace to Constellation?Erythema is a broad medical term for skin redness (one example would be erythema migrans, the bull’s eye rash seen with…

For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the Fairbanks area.But a recent case in another part of the state — this one resulting in a man's death — has brought new attention to the  Alaskapox virus.Here's some background on the virus.What is Alaskapox?Alaskapox belongs to a family of brick-shaped viruses that can infect animals and humans. These bugs, known as orthopoxviruses, tend to cause lesions, or pox, on the skin. Each has its own…

Masayuki Oki is a photographer from Tokyo who has a unique beat: snapping photos of stray cats all over the city. His adventure started in 2013 when he stumbled upon a cat in a park and couldn't resist capturing its moments. Despite not picking up a camera until he was 30 and initially not being very good at it, Oki found joy in photography, especially when it involved cats. He's been in love with cats since he was a kid but couldn't have one due to his family's situation, so he pours that affection into his photos…

Casper and Teddie are two beautiful Persian cats from England. They are very successful on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, and it’s not hard to see why. They are absolutely adorable!One video in particular piqued people’s interest, garnering over 1.2 million likes on Instagram alone. In the video, Dave, Teddie and Casper’s human father, is seen hanging a basket of their excess hair for the birds, so that they can use the fur to build their nests. Birds are known for gathering animal hair since it makes a soft,…