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Koh Phangan’s angels for the dogs and the cats

Koh Phangan may be known for yoga, detox retreats, and full moon parties, but beyond the curated paradise lies a different reality—one of injured stray animals and the quiet work of rescue. This story explores PACS (Phangan Animal Care for Strays), a grassroots animal shelter tackling overpopulation, disease, and neglect on the island. Through firsthand experience with teens, it reveals how meaningful travel, volunteerism, and compassion offer a deeper kind of healing—far from the Instagram version of paradise.

Dubai sets up smart feeding stations for abandoned cats

Dubai Municipality has set up 12 AI-powered "Ehsan Stations" to safely and officially feed strays. The city also officially supports Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. 

The Future of Sustainable Veterinary Care

Veterinary care is already a transformed industry, but as with every other, major changes are still to come.   

Pets abandoned as people flee climate change

Pet shelters in the United Arab Emirates are noticing a worrying trend. As soon as the temperatures soar in the summer months, more pets are being abandoned.

Cats and Chronic Illness: How Felines Can Help Manage Conditions like Arthritis and Diabetes

Cats have long been cherished for their independent yet affectionate nature. They weave themselves into our lives with a grace that seems almost magical. But beyond their enchanting presence, there’s a tangible benefit to having a cat around when managing chronic illnesses.

Meet the real Catwoman and her mission to protect California’s strays

A California woman riffed off that old saw of "turning a sow's ear into a silk purse" when she...

Cruel Cat Woman deported from Abu Dhabi

An Abu Dhabi court has ordered the deportation of a woman who kept 40 cats in a crammed room...

Researchers say we can’t ignore Internet cats anymore!

There are more than 92 million cat videos posted on YouTube, and they attract more views per video than...

My Israeli Street Cat Turns 13 – That’s Stray Longevity!

Life on the streets has never been easy for stray animals, especially in the Middle East where animals are...

Stay The Extinction Of Egypt’s Sacred Cats

Leopards in Egypt are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. During certain periods...

12 Things I've Learned About Human Nature From My Cats (Slideshow)

Nature can point us in the right green direction. Maurice learns about human nature from his cat. I'm sure...