Tags
Stories tagged: cats

Fri., Nov. 1, 2019
Taylor Swift pounced on writing new ‘Cats’ song with Andrew Lloyd Webber
Ultimate cat lady Taylor Swift enrolled in the purr-fect training for her upcoming role in “Cats.” She got to go to “cat school.”
Fri., Oct. 18, 2019
The Full Suburban: Our house has become animal house in Spokane Valley
I think the early October snows must have short-circuited my brain because absolutely out of the blue and for no apparent reason, I have caved to my children’s relentless requests …


UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 6, 2019
Research dogs and cats from UW, WSU and other institutions deserve second chance, advocates tell Washington Legislature
Dogs and cats used for laboratory research would be offered for adoption before being euthanized.

Tue., Nov. 27, 2018
These cats and dogs starred on ‘America’s Got Talent.’ You can see them in the Tri-Cities
Another “America’s Got Talent” competitor is coming to the Tri-Cities – and this one is bringing a herd of furry co-stars.

Tue., Nov. 27, 2018
Paul Turner: Your Christmas tree can’t protect itself from your newly adopted cat
For some cats, Christmas trees act as a powerful hallucinogenic. Though not always. Not every time. Usually just before you hear a loud crash in the living room and your …

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 13, 2018
A vaccine for you, and your pooch, too
Several dozen low-income and homeless people took advantage of the WSU Colleges of Nursing and Veterinary Medicine’s free health screening and vaccination clinic on Friday.

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 26, 2018
South Hill turkey home-defense system fails
It’s a question that’s plagued Spokane homeowners for years.

Mon., Sept. 17, 2018
Noah’s Ark school bus: Truck driver rescues 64 dogs and cats from Hurricane Florence
Tony Alsup had been on the road since Monday, when he hopped in his bus and headed toward the coast, committed to rescuing as many animals as possible ahead of …

Sat., Sept. 15, 2018
Ask Dr. Universe: Why do cats like lasers?
“Cats like lasers because they are predators and like to chase or hunt anything that moves fast around them,” WSU veterinarian Leticia Fanucchi said.

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 12, 2018
SCRAPS says wild animal to blame for recent string of cat deaths on the South Hill
Spokane pet owners can breathe a collective sigh of relief on rumors of cat serial killer stalking the city, though a critter of interest is still at large.

Mon., July 30, 2018
Caring for furry friends
The family hit hard times and was unable to pay for surgery Cooper needed for torn ligaments. Ammons, a committee member with the foundation, took Cooper on and raised the …

Fri., July 20, 2018
Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Taylor Swift, Ian McKellen to star in ‘Cats’ movie musical
Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Taylor Swift and Ian McKellen are among the A-listers who have signed on for a new film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical “Cats.”

UPDATED: Wed., June 20, 2018
Cat nap kidnap: Cats worth $12,000 are stolen as the Pasco breeder slept
Six exotic – and expensive – Bengal cats were stolen from a Pasco breeder while she slept.

Mon., May 21, 2018
Raining cats and kittens
To prepare for the challenges of “kitten season,” the Humane Society of the Palouse hosted its first annual “kitten shower” Sunday afternoon at the 1912 Center in Moscow.

Wed., Nov. 15, 2017
SCRAPS seeking foster homes after influx of cats and kittens
The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Agency says it needs a lot more foster homes to help prepare its animals for life in the shelter, and ultimately for adoption.

Thu., Nov. 9, 2017
Jackson Galaxy the TV cat guy is out with a new book
Jackson Galaxy the cat fixer of Animal Planet fame is out with a new book that urges humans to meet their felines halfway.

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 28, 2017
Washington state couple sentenced to jail for animal cruelty
A Deer Park couple has been sentenced to jail after nearly 40 dogs and some cats were removed from their property.
Fri., Sept. 8, 2017
Miss Manners: Moving litter box is a reasonable request, money, public forums
My daughter has a lot of cats and more than one litter box.

Fri., Aug. 18, 2017
Pet stocks beat the market as animal owners open their wallets
The Pet Passion index, a tracker created by Motif Investing that follows pet-related companies, has returned 19 percent over the past year as of Thursday’s stock-market close, sprinting well ahead …

Thu., Aug. 10, 2017
SCRAPS sells kittens for half price during busy season
The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) has a cat problem. And they need your help.

Fri., July 21, 2017
Humane Society makes a summer plea for help
It was a typical day Thursday at the Whitman County Humane Society in Pullman – dogs barked, rats paced, cats meowed. The only thing missing was a human volunteer.
UPDATED: Mon., June 5, 2017
Police want to know who’s shooting cats with a blowgun in Coeur d’Alene
Coeur d’Alene police are looking for the person who shot a cat with a metal dart on Saturday. They suspect the same person shot another cat with a blowgun just …
Thu., April 27, 2017
Prosecutor: Woman with 42 cats in car knew animals were sick
Court documents claim a woman who had been arrested last week for hoarding 42 cats in a car might have known the animals were sick.
Thu., April 20, 2017
Convicted Washington cat hoarder arrested in Oregon
A Washington woman who was convicted last year of animal cruelty for collecting over 100 cats in a recreational trailer has been arrested in Oregon for investigation of animal neglect.

UPDATED: Tue., April 11, 2017
Taiwan bans sale, consumption of dog and cat meat
Taiwan’s legislature has explicitly banned the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat and increased the penalty for animal cruelty, underscoring growing awareness of animal welfare in one of …

UPDATED: Thu., March 9, 2017
Movie review: ‘Kedi’ examines the romance between Turkey and its street cats
In “Kedi” (Turkish for “cat”), director Ceyda Torun profiles seven kitties across the city – each one a fixture in the community – and the residents who have developed relationships …

Fri., Feb. 24, 2017
100 years ago in Spokane: Judge suspends trial to search for meowing cat
The Mysterious Case of the Caterwauling Courtroom Cat played out in the Spokane County Courthouse. Judge Bruce Blake was holding a civil trial when the sounds of “meow, meow meow,” …

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 23, 2017
Iceland’s hottest new reality TV show is just a livestream of cats
There’s a new show in Iceland that offers all the intrigue, drama and suspense of your favorite reality series. It’s an online livestream of four kittens living in an oversized …

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 11, 2017
Cats at the Westminster dog show? Sort of, in a first
Dogs from petite papillons to muscular Rottweilers showed off their four-footed agility Saturday at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, tackling obstacles from hurdles to tunnels. And next door, so …