When living with a feisty cat, life is never boring, and comic artist Nick Filippou and his cat Minnie are a good example of that.

When living with a feisty cat, life is never boring, and comic artist Nick Filippou and his cat Minnie are a good example of that.

Approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter US animal shelters every year. Of those, around 3.1 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. And while the numbers sound huge, they're actually getting small.

Approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter US animal shelters every year. Of those, around 3.1 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. And while the numbers sound huge, they're actually...

Is there anything more heartwarming than a story about a neglected pet that’s been given a forever home? We don’t think so. It’s time for our monthly post of some of the most adorable rescue animal pictures.

Is there anything more heartwarming than a story about a neglected pet that’s been given a forever home? We don’t think so. It’s time for our monthly post of some of...

The spookiest month of the year is full of frights and chilly weather, so we need to balance things out with some heart-warming, soul-healing photos. Don’t you think?

The spookiest month of the year is full of frights and chilly weather, so we need to balance things out with some heart-warming, soul-healing photos. Don’t you think?

Adopting a pet is an important decision and it shouldn't be something you rush into. But it's so rewarding. After all, you're saving more than one life — by taking an animal home, you're not only giving them a second chance...

Adopting a pet is an important decision and it shouldn't be something you rush into. But it's so rewarding. After all, you're saving more than one life — by taking an...

Tthere can be as many as 6.5 million dogs and cats entering shelters every year. That's a lot. However, keep in mind that this figure is down from 20+ million in 1973.

Tthere can be as many as 6.5 million dogs and cats entering shelters every year. That's a lot. However, keep in mind that this figure is down from 20+ million in...

Therapeutic use is common for animals and is well-understood, but how about diagnostics? Sounds strange? Today's story is about how one oddly cuddly cat, Oggy, might have just saved Kate's life by pointing out her breast cancer.

Therapeutic use is common for animals and is well-understood, but how about diagnostics? Sounds strange? Today's story is about how one oddly cuddly cat, Oggy, might have just saved Kate's life...

Ademar Vieira has illustrated a real story about adopting a kitten he didn’t think he needed at first, dedicated to all cat lovers out there, called “The cat.”

Ademar Vieira has illustrated a real story about adopting a kitten he didn’t think he needed at first, dedicated to all cat lovers out there, called “The cat.”

Chataro turned up outside our house about 4 years ago, covered in fleas and ticks, and infected so badly with mange that his skin was like stone.

Chataro turned up outside our house about 4 years ago, covered in fleas and ticks, and infected so badly with mange that his skin was like stone.

James R. Jones

Despite her unique looks, Crazy Eyes Olive has learned to live with her condition and she sees the world just fine.

Despite her unique looks, Crazy Eyes Olive has learned to live with her condition and she sees the world just fine.