The economic impact of cats -- referred to in Japan as "nekonomics" or "catnomics" -- including the cost of keeping the pets ...

The deadly bird flu may have already infected at least some of the half-million stray cats roaming the Big Apple, animal ...

The music venues and fetish bars of Osaka’s Dotonbori district form a community for Japanese punks and expats.

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Many lost dogs and cats "likely return home on their own or ... percent for cats in the U.S.," meaning that the majority of stray dogs and cats are never reunited with their owner once they ...

Have you noticed your cat walking in circles? If so, you’re probably feeling a little confused – and maybe even concerned. While this behavior doesn’t always indicate a health issue, it is a ...

If you've ever had an outdoor cat, you'll know that listening for meows to get them in and out of the house can get old. Well, the cat's owners seemed to have figured out a way around the issue ...

This is their murderous stray dog, yet Murakami can’t help but sympathise with his fellow veteran: “During the war, I saw so many men turn into an animal at the slightest provocation.” Along with a ...

A topsy-turvy game was settled late on thanks to a hugely unfortunate Ryan Giles own goal to earn the Black Cats a first league win at the Riverside in 20 years. It also secured a first league ...