All about cats

From Streets to Sheets: How Barnaby the Grumpy Stray Became King of the Couch

2026-06-25T16:28:18.608-06:00

The internet recently fell in love with Barnaby, a plush, oversized Persian cat who went from being a stray on the streets to living like royalty. Found with severely matted fur and a permanent frown, Barnaby was adopted by a loving family who decided to share his daily life online. His transformation has been nothing short of spectacular. Today, he spends his afternoons lounging on velvet pillows, demanding treats with a dramatic stare, and ignoring his expensive toys in favor of cardboard boxes. His blog handles his daily updates from his perspective, treating his owners as his personal, highly obedient staff.

What makes Barnaby's story resonate with millions of followers is his hilariously relatable personality. Despite his luxurious new lifestyle, he maintains his signature grumpy facial expression, proving that you can take the cat off the streets, but you can't take the attitude out of the cat. His viral blog posts feature daily "complaints" about late breakfast deliveries and the injustice of mandatory vet visits. Barnaby's journey highlights the joy of rescuing older, imperfect animals. He reminds us that every shelter cat is just waiting for the right home to let their true, eccentric inner ruler shine.

The World Cup Oracle: Belgium’s "First Cat" Misses the Mark

2026-06-19T16:58:21.717-06:00

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought intense matches, but an unexpected feline celebrity is stealing the spotlight in Belgium. Maximus Textoris Pulcher, a grumpy grey Scottish Fold rescue cat belonging to Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, has gone viral as a self-proclaimed "psychic oracle" for the tournament. Dubbed "Octopussy" in honor of the famous predicting octopus from 2010, Maximus casts his predictions on Instagram by choosing between food bowls decorated as football pitches. With over 228,000 followers, this furry political influencer currently boasts a larger social media following than his prime minister owner.

Despite his massive online fame, Maximus’s career as a football prophet is off to a rocky start. While he correctly predicted Mexico’s victory over South Africa, his future-telling skills fell flat when it came to his home country. In a highly anticipated match, Maximus confidently chose his native Belgium to beat Egypt, only for the "Red Devils" to end the game in a disappointing draw. He also suffered a major predictive blunder by choosing Spain to beat Cape Verde, completely missing the underdogs' incredible tie against the European champions.

You can read the full story about this hilarious sports oracle on The Telegraph.

Cat cafes, what an idea!

2021-10-16T13:54:00.000-05:00

When I first heard about cat cafes I admit that I've laughed and though it was I really crazy idea. Originated in Taiwan in 1998, the concept rapidly spread in Japan and from there slowly but steadily to the rest of the world. Nowadays sure you'll find one in your nearest city!

Cat cafes offering purr-fect coffee breaks

Do cats have healing powers?

2021-07-20T14:40:00.001-05:00

There are many stories of cats as healers. Research shows that simply petting a cat can lower your blood pressure. Therapy cats who visit nursing homes and bring peace and joy to patients.

Research has even shown that the frequency of a cat’s purr can aid with healing of bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles as well as provide pain relief.

There’s certainly some mystery as to exactly how cats manage to be good for our health, but the facts is that cat's do help lower stress symptoms and their purring vibrations really heal!

Small wild big cats around the world

2021-04-13T11:47:00.002-05:00

These are the wild cousins of our beloved kitties from around the world! Aren't they just as cute and adorable? Have you ever spotted one of those outdoors?

South America: Andean cat, Geoffroy’s cat, Güiña, Jaguarundi, Margay, Ocelot, Oncilla (two species), and Pampas Cat.

Africa: African golden cat, African wildcat, Black-footed cat, Serval, Caracal, and Sand cat.

Asia: Asiatic golden cat, Asiatic wildcat, Bornean bay cat, Chinese mountain cat, Fishing cat, Flat-headed cat, Jungle cat, Javan Leopard cat, Leopard cat, Manul, Marbled cat, Clouded Leopord (two species), and Rusty-spotted cat.

Europe: European wildcat, Eurasian lynx, and Iberian lynx

💓 LOVE THEM ALL! 💗

Cats and quarantine, a bit of cat humor

2020-04-19T14:19:00.000-05:00

Lately I find it particular entertaining of these jokes that deal with the COVID-19 quarantine which affects most of us. So here comes a short collection of my favorite ones. Enjoy!

A "lawyer" kitten

2019-09-24T10:24:00.000-05:00

What a great career for the lucky little one, that for sure convinced the boss with his great verbal skills. The world really needs more people like this!

LAW FIRM HIRES KITTEN AS “CATTORNEY” AFTER VISITORS COMPLAIN

Dr Leon Advogato

Work from home with cats, possible?

2019-09-04T14:43:00.001-05:00

Nowadays more and more people are able to work from how. But how are their cats are dealing with this change?

Can you quietly use your computer or your phone? Can you handle a remote meeting? Is your cat constantly try to 'help' you?

Books for cat lovers

2019-08-09T16:53:00.001-05:00

Over the years a lot of authors were inspired by cats, a lot of them sharing their lives with one or more cats, so there is an amazing variety of literature starring our little furry friends.

A short and limited list of books about cats:

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

The Cat in the Hat

The silent miaow

The Cats' Protection League

Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics

The Lunar Cats

The Cat's Maw

The Life and Love of Cats

Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World

I Am a Cat

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You

A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life

The Guest Cat

Travelling cats

2019-08-06T12:01:00.001-05:00

Although there is this stereotype that cats are attached to their home, more and more it converts to an urban legend, since we are witnessing tons of examples of people travelling with their cats, and the cats seems to enjoy this very much. Here are a few of my favorite travelling cat stories:

Captain cat sailing away

The Traveling Cat Who Has Better Vacations Than You

Camper van cat

Backpacker cats

Happy end for missing cat!

2018-01-23T11:13:00.003-06:00

Amazing story from the Australian news. A missing cat returns to its family after 9 years on the streets! At least has its home back for the old age!

Missing Perth cat returns nine years later

Cat adopts ... ducklings!?!

2013-05-28T04:54:00.001-05:00

Nature and animal enstincts sometimes work in amazing ways ...

The Hermitage Museum In Russia Honors Its Cat Guards

2013-04-07T10:21:00.000-05:00

Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia is hosting an exhibit in honor of the 60 cats it employs to protect paintings against mice and rats!
The Museum has employed the cats dating back to its founding in 1764, and is celebrating Hermitage Cat Day since 1998, but this is the first time the event was marked by a separate art exhibit.
The museum hosted a children's contest for cat drawings and compiled a "Book of Records of Hermitage Cats" chronicling the felines at the museum.

Cat caught smuggling items into Brazil prison

2013-01-07T05:00:00.001-06:00

Prison authorities in Brazil have detained a cat that was caught smuggling in an array of tools to help inmates escape.
The feline was found with several saws and drills taped to its body.
The cat has not divulged which of the prison's 263 inmates it was attempting to break out.
And they say about dogs ...

An archaeologist cat

2012-10-22T04:39:00.001-05:00

A stray cat in Rome discovered an ancient Roman catacomb! A couple of kids followed the feline into a tomb that dates back more than 2,000 years. The cat hurried into a cavern near a limestone rock cliff, and the kids managed to enter the cave's small opening. Once inside they realized that the cat led them into a tomb littered with human bones and surrounded by ancient Roman funeral urns!

Cats and ... politics!?!?!!

2012-10-08T05:26:00.000-05:00

So could Tuxedo Stan be the next mayor of Halifax? Why not! He's elegantly dressed, he has a clear platform and he's popular in the polls. Oh, and he's a cat after all. Maybe he is the right cat for the job. His political party, "The Tuxedo Party," platform is to improve the general welfare of cats in the area, "because neglect isn't working".

Oh and here is our friend's Henri position about this.

Internet Cat Video Film Festival

2012-09-22T09:02:00.001-05:00

What an interested idea! No wonder why it was a big success. The 7,000 publicly nominated videos were narrowed down and divided into categories, including comedy, documentary, animated, foreign...
So, enjoy the winner of "People's Choice" award nominee, "Henri, Paw de Deux."

Just another working cat

2012-06-22T09:17:00.001-05:00

Meet Millie, the ... security cat! This Bengal cat has been hired to help guard some of the UK’s best-selling toy ranges.

Liverpool, Tottenham and ... the cat

2012-02-13T09:38:00.000-06:00

Sometimes football gets much more interesting that the final score, don't you agree?

Cat Hugs Baby Kitten Having Nightmare

2011-08-02T08:28:00.000-05:00

How sweet!

Another unusual cat friend ...

2011-05-18T15:08:00.000-05:00

The cat and the owl best friends! They sure seem to enjoy each other's company ...

Spring cats

2011-04-21T09:05:00.000-05:00

Can you smell the flowers ... or the cats?

The loudest cat purr!

2011-02-22T10:00:00.000-06:00

A cat named Smokey is claimed to have the loudest purr in the world, almost as noisy as a Boing 737 coming in to land! Most cats purr at around 25 decibels but Smokey's averages 80 decibels, and when measured close-up her purrs reach 92 decibels!
For cat lovers, there is nothing more soothing than the sound of their cat purring with contentment ...

Dusty the "burglar" cat!

2011-02-17T09:07:00.000-06:00

A security night-vision camera has finally revealed that Dusty, the cat, is responsible for a 3-year crime wave! Residents wondered what was happening when various of their small items, from shoes to stuffed bears to towels to bathing suits ..., started disappearing. In total, more than 600 things have gone missing from gardens or homes in the Californian town of San Mateo. Dusty kept returning home with other peoples belongings. His record is bringing back 11 items in one night!

Larry the cat got a new job!

2011-02-15T06:47:00.000-06:00

Larry, a four-year-old former stray tabby, will be tasked with warding off a mischief of rats seen scuttling around the British leader's official residence. UK Prime Minister David Cameron is all set to welcome a cat into his official residence. The arrival follows weeks of speculation about potential pest control measures after a rat was seen outside No 10.