The Cat Fanciers Association won’t accept any old stray into its Feline Agility Competition. Most entrants have been training from a young age to compete in this prestigious event.
Via Teh Cute.
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Incredible Singing Kitten Puts Susan Boyle to Shame
Incredible Singing Kitten Puts Susan Boyle to Shame
A Scottish kitten who made his debut on Britain’s Got Talent earlier this week is being hailed as the next rising star of reality singing competitions.
His cover of Susan Boyle’s cover of “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Miserables brought both the audience and judges to their feet.
SEE ALSO: Singing Cat Flubs ‘X Factor’ Audition
Via Kstarz23, Reddit.
Cat Naps Help Kitties Focus on Homework
Cat Naps Help Kitties Focus on Homework
A study commissioned by the United Federation of Teachers finds that cats who take short naps in-between math problems and essay questions earn substantially higher homework grades.
Cat psychologists have long advocated that a rested mind improves focus, and allows the subconscious to process long division automagically.
Via Krista Caverlé.
Toronto Cat Passes Out After Eating Plate of Cookies
Toronto Cat Passes Out After Eating Plate of Cookies
A 16-year-old cat named Eloise was found in a food coma after scarfing a plate of Girl Scout cookies late Saturday morning.
Early reports indicate the cookies were Samoas, but conflicting eye-witness accounts point toward Thin Mints. Regardless of cookie type, Eloise will likely regret her decision when she wakes up, according to sources close to the situation.
Submitted by Rachael Peet.
4 Out of 5 Dentists Recommend Cats
4 Out of 5 Dentists Recommend Cats
A survey of the American Dental Association finds that 80% of professional mouth doctors recommend keeping your cat nearby while brushing and flossing your teeth.
“There’s no direct impact on dental health,” says Dr. Philip Amanpour, DDS. “But it’s a motivational thing. Who doesn’t want to have fresh breath for his kitty?”
Relish, submitted by Brandon Smith.