Underwater Icons: Jellyfish and Their Astonishing Power
One of the classes of the cnidarian phylum is Scyphozoa, made up of aquatic animals such as jellyfish, jellyfish and cassiopea.
Liliana, the Foster Kitten Snuggled in a Small Pink Hamster Bed, Is Absolutely Adorable
A tiny tortoiseshell kitten, Liliana, felt safe and cozy inside a pink bed. It’s just the right size for the kitten, but this one was made for a hamster! Could anything be cuter than this rescued kitten taking refuge in a tiny cozy, peeking out with her big blue eyes from the warm incubator? Suddenly […]
Reggie’s Transformation: From Wild Beginnings to a Life of Luxury with Crossed Eyes and a Big Nose
A lovable orange cat with a big nose and crossed eyes, Reggie, was a favorite of TNR (trap, neuter, return) rescuers at a feral colony in Tucson, Arizona. Reggie’s full name is Parmigiano Reggiano, named for cheese like all the cats at the Big Cheddar Colony. Over the summer, the rescuers began TNR work for […]
Orphaned Kitten’s Heartwarming Comfort: Snuggled Beneath a Plush Mama with a Heartbeat
A chonky kitten named Puppy arrived at an experienced foster mom’s home. And he was one of the youngest felines she had ever cared for. Puppy’s eyes were still closed, which meant he was likely less than 10 days old. But fortunately, he was a nice, healthy weight. He weighed as much as a 2-week-old […]
Rescuer’s Plea: ‘Can You Foster These Newborns?’ Orphaned Kittens Meet a Nurturing Mama Cat
A cat-loving family, the Newtons from California, took in a feral mama cat named Jennyanydots, who unexpectedly had a litter of three 5-day-old kittens before she could be spayed. They were all black and white, and the mama cat had gorgeous golden eyes. All were doing great, but then, while checking on a feral colony […]
Tripod Kitten Wally Rapidly Adjusts After Being Found Dragging an Injured Leg
A tripod kitten named Wally surprised everyone with how fast he adjusted when rescuers found him in Los Angeles. A shelter sent an urgent plea to area rescuers to help a 12-week-old orange/red tabby kitten, Wally. The poor guy arrived with a badly-injured front right leg and tail, possibly hit by a car. He was […]
Capture of an Elusive ‘Possum’ Turns into the Transformation of an ‘Incredibly Adorable’ Lapcat
A TNR (trap, neuter, return) rescuer finally caught an opossum, a cute cat rather, that looked a whole lot like an opossum. And he certainly earned the name Possum. Because he evaded capture for almost five months even while needing help for a wounded leg. Poor Possum was probably a dumped pet with impaired vision […]
Cat Fathers Across the USA Share Their Tales of Feline Affection
The independent film documentary Cat Daddies showcases the strong bond between men and cats. The documentary is showing in select theaters and online. And as we know here at Cole and Marmalade, people love seeing men who care for cats. The most masculine of macho men love cats, and old stereotypes are fading. There are dating apps for couples who […]
Charming Feline Wake-Up Call: Tiny Kittens Spring to Action at the Sound of Mealtime
Sam Mannell was eager to watch a litter of kittens develop and experience all their firsts when she first began fostering them for SPCA New Zealand. The 3-week-old kittens are so small and only beginning to understand their surroundings. They are bottle-fed, a little reserved, but they are already beginning to play, Mannell told The
The Resident Cat Warms Up to the ‘Strangest Kitten’ as a New Dog Joins the Family
The resident cat’s heart gradually opens up to embrace the presence of the “strangest kitten he has ever encountered” when their human mom brings home a new dog. We love following fosterers online, happy to scroll through pictures of adorable kittens and their “glow ups”. So when a feline fosterers frequent posts were suddenly interrupted […]