Cats

New research shows that cats can detect a far wider range of sensory information than we ever suspected. Not only can they see ultraviolet colors, they can also detect bitter flavors in food. 

 

Animal caretakers have long known the benefits of playing calming music in animal's areas, whether it's a horse stable, a veterinarian's office, or an animal shelter. The problem is that not every shelter can afford to license a music service like Pandora, but local radio stations can be problematic, between bad reception and commercials that interrupt the music with LOTS OF YELLING.

 

Everyone knows that the internet loves cats. But exactly how much does it love cats? 

 

Grumpy Cat, the internet's most famous feline, added a new talent to her resume this weekend: she threw out the first pitch at the Diamondbacks game in Arizona. Well, okay, technically Grumpy Cat didn't actually pitch the ball. She touched the ball with her paw, and the ball was then thrown by one of her human handlers. 

 

Beverly Hills is the latest jurisdiction to rule that pet stores are no longer allowed to sell dogs and cats which have been commercially bred. In a move to help cut off puppy and kitten mills at the source, Beverly Hills pet stores are now only allowed to adopt out shelter animals.