Wicklow is now home to the most tactless ‘Cat Found’ poster ever

Lifestyle

Aug 19, 2015

If you've ever had a pet go missing, you'll know the awful feeling of anxiety it causes. For some of us, it's as bad as losing a family member.

So we're guessing whoever decided to plaster their town with these "Cat Found" posters has certainly never had to deal with such a situation. An Irish Reddit user spotted this seriously tactless sign pinned up in the town of Killincarrig, Co Wicklow, earlier this week, and had to share it with the world.

"MARMALADE CAT FOUND," it begins.

So far, so good. But wait, there's more…

"Sadly, the cat had been knocked down and killed by the time we found it," the poster continues. "We wanted to let the owners know."

We seriously hope the cat's owners heard the news from another source first. That's certainly not a sign you want to stumble upon without warning…

Meet Ozzie, the wonder cat who turned up 17,000km from home

Lifestyle

Jun 18, 2015

by Amber Saunders

If Ozzie the cat could talk, we bet he’d have a few stories to tell.

The tough little moggie was picked up in Co Armagh last week, and was taken in by the Cats Protection Centre as a stray. When staff checked his microchip on their system though, they discovered that Ozzie was no local.

The ginger cutie was first registered by his owner in Australia way back in 2000, meaning he had somehow travelled more than 17,000km before he was spotted in someone’s garden looking a little worse for wear.

It’s thought the "incredibly handsome" young man may have travelled with his owner from Australia to England in 2004, as the records of one London vet show that he was seen as a stray around that time. However it’s not clear how the fantastic feline managed to make his way across the Irish Sea and into Northern Ireland.

Ozzie was seriously under-nourished when he was discovered, and an urgent hunt is on to find his owner as he is currently on a drip to help his failing kidneys. Plus, according to his records he is 25 years old, with the average cat (ie not Ozzie the wonder cat) only living to around 14 or 15.

Since the Armagh Cats Protection Centre posted about Ozzie’s mystery journey on their Facebook page, they have received more than 2,000 messages from cat lovers wanting to help out… but there’s no sign of his owner just yet.

All the same, staff say they have their “paws crossed” for the purrrrfect ending.

5 ways to tell you’re a crazy cat lady

Relationships

Apr 13, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Boyfriends aren’t easy to come across these days, sometimes we’re better off sticking to hanging out with our feline friends instead. They don’t argue so you’re always right no matter what, it’s the perfect relationship! Here are the signs that you are definitely a crazy cat lady.

1. You greet your cat when you come in the door
Oh hi mum and dad, I forgot you guys live here too…

2. Even though you really need the bathroom, you can’t move because the cat is comfy and you're attached
Your bladder is just going to have to wait until the cat has moved by himself. How could you even considering disturbing him? He's your one and only.

3. You talk to your cat as if he’s a baby
Cat baby language is even more irritating than normal baby language.

4. You force him to love you (can't do that with men just saying)
He tries to run away from you, the only option left is to cuddle him and never let him go just to really prove to him your love is strong and you need each other. STRUGGLE SNUGGLE.

5. Getting out the cat food is like feeding time at the zoo
You always need more than one cat just incase one of them hates you and you end up needing a cat rebound. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Alfred the Cat loves kicking back with a beer

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Oct 2, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Sometimes, after a hard day, all you want to do is kick back on the couch with a glass of wine.

Well, Alfred the cat is exactly the same, except his tipple of choice happens to be beer – from a can.

We are still trying to wrap our heads around how he manages to hold the can so competently!

Check out the hilarious and equally adorable video.

Cat’s reaction to her new haircut is hilarious

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Sep 23, 2014

by Amber Saunders

This cute little kitty is beyond unimpressed by her new haircut.

As in…she looks like she may be plotting the demise of her human.

This is exactly the look we give the hairdressers when she takes off that inch* you asked for.

* Five inches in hairdresser talk.

Of course we give her this look from outside after we say how much we love it.

Cats stealing dogs food is just typical

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Aug 25, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Everyone knows that cats are mean to dogs.

All dogs want to do is be their friend, and all they do is bully them.

Steal their beds, eat their food and swipe at them, cats are the worst.

This funny video bu Huffpost will make you smile on this dreary Monday morning!

Dog’s reaction to new pet cat is hilarious

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Aug 11, 2014

by Amber Saunders

This video just depicts the personalities of cats and dogs perfectly.

Watch as the dog gets super, super excited about the new addition to the family, while the cat remains skeptical.

Always so skeptical those cats.

S! TV VIRAL: The most polite cat in the world

Jul 24, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Cat's aren't usually known for their politeness, but this little kitty is very different to the rest. Looking for head-scratched from it's owner, the feline gently taps it's owner and patiently waits for the rubs. If only all pets were this well-behaved! Watch the video above to see for yourself, just look at those eyes!

Do you let your dog screen your dates?

Relationships

Jun 18, 2014

by Amber Saunders

A survey carried out by Match.com has revealed that we put a lot of faith in our dogs, when it comes to judging our potential partners.

According to the results, 25% of women have been more attracted to someone because of their pet, and almost half like to see if their dog reacts well to their date.

They also found that 59% of respondents would perceive their date as more attractive, if they found out he or she had adopted their pet rather than buying from a breeder.

Things get a little awkward when it comes to mixing cat people with dog people though. The survey revealed that 97% of cat owners would have a relationship with a ‘dog person’, but only 66% of dog owners would be open to dating a cat person.

How much faith have you got in your dog’s match making abilities?!

This may be the best news you get this week

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May 6, 2014

by Amber Saunders

The internet has done some pretty great things, from connecting us to our friends in Australia to giving us up-to-the-second news and #nomakeupselfies.

But we’ve felt like it’s never truly lived up to its potential – not until this very moment.

We present you with the greatest invention of all time – the 24-Hour Cat Channel.

All cats, all the time.

You’re welcome.