Knock on a neighbor's door in Philly and you’re likely to find a cat curled up in the sun or stalking a stuffed animal mouse. Our region boasts one of the highest rates of cat ownership in the country ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Picking the right name for a new pet is never easy. Trusted Housesitters tried to make it a little easier this year by ...

As a devoted cat parent, I can confidently say that cats of all stripes (and spots) have their charms, but there’s something uniquely entrancing and ethereal about white cats in particular. Perhaps it ...

As the proud pet parent of three cats—two of whom are males—I can attest that finding the perfect name for your cat is a uniquely personal endeavor. It’s not always a difficult one—sometimes you’ve ...

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