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Little Tich's JournalA guy in Istanbul is letting stray cats seek refuge in his mosque
Source: Metro UK
The winter can be a tough time for a stray cat, but Mustafa Efe has been making their lives a little easier and giving us all the feels in the process.
He’s the imam at the Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi Mosque in Istanbul’s historic Üsküdar district and is known for his ‘good-humor and diligence’, The Daily Sabah reports.
But it’s his love of cats that’s got everyone getting all misty eyed.
Instead of chasing felines out of the mosque, he welcomes them in with open arms, calling them his ‘Friday friends’.
They’re also totally welcome seven days a week throughout the cold winter months.
One mother cat feels so at home, that she is raising her whole litter inside the mosque.
Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2016/01/18/a-guy-in-istanbul-is-letting-stray-cats-seek-refuge-in-his-mosque-5629491/
Lost Tabby Cat Found Swimming in Ocean of Catnip Toys at Store
Source: LoveMeow
A lost tabby kitty found himself in a pet supply store swimming in a sea of catnip toys. It was pure bliss!
According to YouTuber SensualCat, the cat sauntered into the store “by accident” and “had the time of his life rolling around in catnip toys.”
The mischievous feline zeroed in on where he wanted to go and headed straight there. Once he reached his treasure trove, he proceeded to flop down and frolic in the joy of nip.
Luckily, his human was informed about the kitty’s little antic and came to the store to pick him up. “So all’s well that ends well,” Sensual Cat says.
Read more: http://lovemeow.com/2016/01/lost-cat-swims-in-catnip-toys/
Researchers find why some cats look like Hitler
Source: Times of Israel, January 9, 2016
Faulty gene causes irregular distribution of pigment cells in fur, scientists establish; may help explain process of congenital defects in humans
The Internet is full of pictures of Kitlers – cats unfortunate enough to have a black and white pattern on their furs vaguely resembling the facial hair of the leader of Nazi Germany.
A new study suggests that the feline führers’ coat is determined by a faulty gene determining their pattern still in the womb of mother cat.
Called piebald, the pattern – typically a distribution of two colors on an animal’s coat of fur – occurs when pigment cells fail to follow genetic “instructions” at a very early stage of development.
According to a report on the study in the UK paper Independent, scientists hope that the study on how piebald animals develop can shed light on some congenital medical conditions affecting humans, like holes in the heart, also caused by problems relating to cell movements in the womb.
Read more: http://www.timesofisrael.com/researchers-may-now-know-why-some-cats-look-like-hitler/
More pics of "Kitlers" here: http://www.catsthatlooklikehitler.com/cgi-bin/seigmiaow.pl
Cat Discovers His Own Ball Pit! He Just Keeps Jumpin’
Source: Lovemeow
While other cats love to play with tissue paper, Boomer likes to play with a ball pit! He keeps jumping into his pool full of colorful balls to create a big splash and even hides in it so no one can find him 
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Boomer is a little Bengal filled with abundant energy. His human puts his energy to good use through a lot of activities and teaching him various tricks.
While Boomer’s sister Didga the cat isn’t a fan of the ball pit at all, Boomer’s learned to love it!
Read more: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=post&forum=1002
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(Warning: Graphic) Dyed purple kitten rescued in South Bay after living as a live 'chew toy'
Source: SF Gate
A tiny purple kitten in the South Bay is now looking forward to a better future after being dropped off at a Redwood City shelter this week.
The cat — nicknamed Smurf for his dark violet hue — was colored as a very young cat by a sort of undiluted garment dye intended for clothing. Vets found that the dye was more than just for show; it had been masking abrasions and deep bite marks. As Nine Lives Foundation shelter vet Monica Rudiger suggested to The Dodo, these types of injuries may be consistent with the practice of using very young kittens as live bait for dogs being trained to fight.
"In our area, cats are used as bait for pit bulls every day. It's just horrifying," Rudiger said. "That's why you don't offer free kittens out on the internet — they use them for whatever they want."
In this case, Smurf was lucky to find his way to safety.
"I don't know what happened to him, but my best guess is that he was used as a chew toy. We have a cat with multiple puncture wounds and abrasions," Rudiger said. "He can't tell us what happened to him, but I've seen this before."
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Dyed-purple-kitten-rescued-in-South-Bay-after-6728724.php#photo-9182295
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Edit: I've been informed by wouldsman that the poor kitten has been sprayed with Blu-Kote, a Gentian Violet based wound dressing for domestic animals. It's not supposed to be used on cats, as it is not safe to ingest. I can imagine it's very distressing and perhaps even dangerous for the kitten, as it would instinctively try to lick itself clean.
Source: http://www.calvetsupply.com/product/Blu-Kote-Spray-5oz/Veterinary_Healing_Products?gclid=Cj0KEQiAno60BRDt89rAh7qt-4wBEiQASes2tcEpzMJDPehXLmjL8quDayGgAiHM_Kb9cJvKRbDkZ3QaApu18P8HAQ
17 Years with a Cat, Growing Up and Growing Old Together
Source: Lovemeow
She has spent the last 17 years with her best friend Spooky the cat. The kitten chose her one day when she was just a child and the two became inseparable friends.
“Spooky and I, at the very start.”
Two days (after my eighth birthday), I heard very loud meows coming from the bush behind our property. I searched and found a beautiful cat giving birth. My mother and I took her into our home and made a bed for her in my dresser drawer. Upon finding the cat’s owner, we were informed that the mother cat was unlikely to survive birth due to a heart condition, yet she had survived. The owner was so thankful that she allowed me to pick a kitten to keep as my own.
Deciding which kitten to share my life with wasn’t easy, but one little guy sat in my hands more content than the rest. This kitten didn’t struggle or cry, he seemed completely at peace with me.
And so it was then official: he chose me. I named him Spooky.
Read more: http://lovemeow.com/2015/12/17-years-with-cat-spooks/
Orphaned Kitten Raised by a Dog Mama Now Thinks He’s a Puppy
Source: LoveMeow
This little tuxedo kitten was found without a mom, but soon that was about to change. A pregnant dog met the little kitten in need of some motherly love. She immediately took him in and started raising him like her own.
First day at his new home. The kitten wanted some cuddles so badly that he started hugging the teddy.
“Some family friends found this little 2 week old kitten (guesstimate) in a field behind their house. Knowing we foster bottle babies for the local humane society, they called and asked if we could help the little guy. We of course said yes,” Jamie Myers told Love Meow.
“Our mama dog was very close to delivering her pups at that time and took kitten in without hesitation! He was her baby and remained her baby even through the delivery of her own pups.
Read more: http://lovemeow.com/2015/12/orphaned-kitten-raised-by-dog/
Disgruntled Russians want cat as next mayor
Source: 3 News New Zealand
The residents of Barnaul, Russia say they are so tired of corrupt and ineffectual politicians that, after next week's election, most would prefer the city were run by a cat named Barsik.
The Republican Party in the United States aren't the only ones heading into an election and wringing their hands over a political outsider.
But in the Barnaul mayoral race there's little worry their campaign crasher will peel off controversial comments like Donald Trump. That's mainly because the leading candidate in that race, Barsik, can't actually speak.
A city of 650,000 people, Barnaul lies about 3000 kilometres east of Moscow, and next week a local governing council will have to choose the next mayor from a short list of candidates.
But when disenfranchised residents, soured by their choice of local politicians, were recently polled, they said they'd rather have Barsik the cat run the town. In fact, more than 90 percent would prefer it.
Read more: http://www.3news.co.nz/world/disgruntled-russians-want-cat-as-next-mayor-2015122015#axzz3uqQQAQUm
Cats Help Human with Christmas Tree
Source: Lovemeow, DEC 13, 2015
This is why I have given up putting up a Christmas tree.
Marmalade and his partner in crime Cole make sure every Christmas they get to play a huge role in this festive holiday. There is no exception this year.
As their humans try to put up the Christmas tree, they are ready to ‘help’ and ‘test’ every ornament placed on the tree. Before the decoration is even completed, Marmalade is already half way up tree bending branches and kicking off ornaments that he vetoes.
Read more: http://lovemeow.com/2015/12/cat-helps-human-with-christmas-tree/
Motherless Kittens Walk Up to Father and Son for Help
Source: LoveMeow
Two little motherless kittens walked up to a father and son in a scrapyard, looking for help…
One of the kittens poked out his head when he saw the young man.
“My father and I were collecting some equipment for our new business at a scrapyard and we found this kitten and its sibling all by themselves. After looking around for the mother, we found her deceased nearby unfortunately,” Brendan Miller shares with Love Meow.
The kittens were a bit shy at first, but the little tabbies were all alone and hungry. They slowly walked up to their human friends and tried to get some sort of contact.
“They warmed up to us after a while, they seemed to like the camera.”
Another kitten also came out from hiding.
Read more: http://lovemeow.com/2015/12/motherless-kittens-walk-up-to-father-and-son-for-help/
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