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How to Walk a Cat on Leash

Walking a cat can enrich your pet's life; it lets cats explore the world in a safe way. Learn how to walk a cat on a leash or harness.

Woman walking a cat on leash

How to Help Outdoor Cats in Winter

Learn how to care for outdoor cats in the winter, including how to build an outdoor cat shelter.

Black-and-white outdoor cat

Found Kittens? What to Do

What do I do with a kitten I found? Here are steps to take for found kittens based on the circumstances.

Free-roaming Siamese kitten

Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) for Cats: FAQs

Trap-neuter-vaccinate-return is a humane, non-lethal alternative to the trap-and-kill method of controlling community cat populations.

Two cats near a humane trap being used for trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR)

How to Introduce Cats to Each Other

Knowing how to introduce cats to each other will reduce the likelihood of problems such as fighting. Here's what to know about introducing cats.

longhair Siamese cat sitting with another cat, a dog, and a person after the cats were introduced to each other successfully

Using Food Puzzles for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets

Are food puzzles good for dogs, cats, and other pets? What do you put in a food puzzle? Learn about using puzzle toys for mental and physical stimulation, and get DIY foo...

Cat scooping treats out of a glass bowl pet food puzzle

Why Cats Knead (aka Making Biscuits)

Learn about cats making biscuits, or kneading, a fascinating and wonderful aspect of feline evolutionary behavior.

Siamese kitten making biscuits on a colorful cat bed

Why You Should Give Your Cat a Cardboard Box

Find out why cats who have boxes have lower stress levels than cats who do not have boxes.

Gray cat with head and paw sticking out of a cardboard box

How to Keep Your Cat Cool When It's Hot Outside

If your home is feeling warm, here are some tips to transform it into a kitty oasis so that you have a cool cat.

Calico cat lying in a white porcelain sink

How to Foster Contagious Cats

Samantha Bell, Best Friends' cat expert, wants to share her experience to ease any doubts about fostering sick cats.

Two kittens with scabies sitting on a tiny couch next to each other

How to Reduce Your Cat's Stress During Fireworks

Here are three tips, including a new one recently discovered, on how to help your cats feel safe and calm during fireworks and loud festivities.

Black cat peeking head out of a hole in an enclosed bin

10 Reasons to Adopt a Cat

If you’ve ever considered adopting a cat or adding another to your crew, now is the time. Here's why.

Gray and white cat lying in a cardboard box

How to Help Your Foster Cat Get Adopted Faster

When potential adopters meet foster kittens or adult cats, the felines might not always aim to impress. Here's how to help them show off their personalities.

Person playing with a wand toy with her foster kitten

All About Cat Hissing

Cat hissing is not “mean," it’s communication.

A tabby and white cat hissing with mouth open and ears back

Cat Waking You Up at Night? What to Do

The secret to getting your cat to sleep through the night involves four things.

Gray cat sleeping on an orange cushion

What Does Catnip Do to Cats?

Watch this video to find out the variety of ways cats can react to catnip.

Gray tabby cat lying on her side, with catnip scattered around her and tongue sticking slightly out