Cats Everyday

Studies suggest that domesticated cats first appeared around 3600 B.C. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/39J6Jb6

Some 700 million feral cats live in the United States, and many shelters run trap-neuter-release programs to stem the population growth. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2Pec3cZ

People often think that they’ve stumbled over a purebred as a stray or in a shelter, but Hogan says that this is very uncommon. “Ninety-nine times out of 100 what you have found on the street will not be purebred anything,” she says. “Very seldom do breeders sell kittens that are not already spayed or neutered,” as purebred cats need to meet very strict standards. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2Eu4gpm

Most world languages have a similar word to describe the “meow” sound. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/335BdTv

Male cats are the most sensitive to catnip, while kittens under 3 months old have no response at all. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/30X4H33

Kittens in the same litter can have more than one father. This is because the female cat releases multiple eggs over the course of a few days when she is in heat. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3hG3dku

It’s not uncommon to see cats in food stores in big cities as a form of free — and adorable — pest control. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/331x02W

Every Scottish Fold cat in the world can trace its heritage back to the first one, which was found in Scotland in the 1960s, says Cheryl Hogan, a Scottish Fold breeder and the committee chair for the breed at The International Cat Association (TICA). via Tumblr https://ift.tt/30V0yN5

Each cat’s nose print is unique, much like human fingerprints. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3317P0I

Collective nouns for adult cats include “clowder,” “clutter,” “glaring,” and “pounce.” via Tumblr https://ift.tt/30TE5QD

Cats were first brought to the Americas in colonial times to get rid of rodents. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/39yFMHc

Cats perceive people as big, hairless cats, says Wilde. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2WY0UBl

Cats have contributed to the extinction of 33 different species. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3eZD7r8

Cats dream, just like people do. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3g4KiiY

Cats don’t have an incest taboo, so they may choose to mate with their brothers and sisters. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/32TqhbA

Cats can drink sea water in order to survive. (In case you’re wondering, we can’t.) via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2OUXJWG

Cats can be toilet-trained. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2WQBYf9

Cat breeders are called “catteries.” via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2OPnPui

About half of the cats in the world respond to the scent of catnip. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3eVXy81

A house cat could beat superstar runner Usain Bolt in the 200 meter dash. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2E3G9O1

A group of kittens is called a “kindle.” via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3fQot6u

A cat’s purr vibrates at a frequency of 25 to 150 hertz, which is the same frequency at which muscles and bones repair themselves. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3fR31OT

A cat’s learning style is about the same as a 2- to 3-year-old child. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2ZLL2nx

Stubbs, a 17-year-old orange tabby, is mayor of the historic district of Talkeetna, Alaska. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/30wwpmW

President Bill Clinton’s cat, Socks, was a media darling during the Clinton administration and was said to receive more letters than the President himself. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2DPWiXh

Maria Assunta left her cat, Tomasso, her entire $13 million fortune when she died in 2011. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3jlggcI

It turns out that Abraham Lincoln was a crazy cat president! He had four cats that lived in the White House with him. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2CRRWhK

A green cat was born in Denmark in 1995. Some people believe that high levels of copper in the water pipes nearby may have given his fur a verdigris effect. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3h5qXyi

Thieving behavior is not uncommon among cats. They will often grab objects like stuffed animals, feather dusters, and other things that remind them of prey. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/395nz3L

Some cats love the smell of chlorine. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/32pYDCE

Many cats like to lick their owner’s freshly washed hair. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2WoibmT

Male cats who try to get to a female in heat can show very bizarre behavior — for example, some have been known to slide down chimneys! via Tumblr https://ift.tt/32pn9Uk

If you can’t find your cat, you should look in a box or a bag, as these are some of their favorite hiding spots! via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3eyEIni

For some reason, cats really dislike citrus scents. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3905qEn

Certain cats go crazy for foods you wouldn’t expect, like olives, potato chips, and the hops in beer. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/38UqCeM

Cats often attack your ankles when they’re bored. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2Wj7guL

Cats love to sleep in laundry baskets, too, because they’re basically hiding places with peep holes. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2OlGrlp

Cats like to sleep on things that smell like their owners, such as their pillows and dirty laundry (ick!). via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3fpKwkt

Cats groom other cats — and sometimes people — in a ritual called allogrooming. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2WbvGq9

Cats are very fussy about their water bowls; some prefer to ignore their bowls entirely in favor of drinking from the sink faucet. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/326o5Nn

Your cat drapes its tail over another cat, your dog, or you as a symbol of friendship. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2CtBHat

Whiskers are also good indicators of a cat’s mood. When a cat is scared, he put his whiskers back. But when a cat is in hunting mode, he puts his whiskers forward. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3iQYAWc

When your cat sticks his butt in your face, he is doing so as a gesture of friendship. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/38HHcyD

When dogs wag their tails, they may be expressing happiness. But this isn’t the case for cats! When your cat wags her tail, it’s her way of warning you that you are getting on her last nerve. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3ebuKrW

When cats hit you with retracted claws, they’re playing, not attacking. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3232K7s

When a cat flops over and exposes his belly, it’s not always an invitation for a belly rub. A cat does this when he’s relaxed and showing trust. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2Zc7zJD

Meowing is a behavior that cats developed exclusively to communicate with people. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3feHYFF

Kneading — which some people refer to as “making biscuits” — is a sign of contentment and happiness. Cats knead their mothers when they are nursing to stimulate the let-down of milk. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2O39Roj

If your cat approaches you with a straight, almost vibrating tail, this means that she is extremely happy to see you. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/3iMa65p

If cats are fighting, the cat that’s hissing is the more vulnerable one, says Wilde. via Tumblr https://ift.tt/2NZP9FT