Kittens already have cute little whiskers but can you imagine coming across a kitty that has a perfectly, gentleman-like mustache printed on his furr? This is what happened to Dali the cat’s humans’ when they found and adopted him, he stood out with his wonderful stache! Not only does Dali look like a gentleman, he acts the part, being a super chill cat, always watching over his human and just being one handsome kitty. To read more on this story, click here:Family Adopts A Tuxedo Cat With The Most Perfect Mustache
San Francisco, California - Amid the pumps and IV machines, ventilators, and monitors at in the intensive care unit at UCSF Medical Center, a “purrfectly” trained professional is making the rounds: a 7-year-old tuxedo cat. His name is Duke Ellington Morris “When he first mentioned it, I was, like, ‘Is it a dog?’ Nope – a kitty!” chuckled patient Susan Wuann. “Oh, this cat’s phenomenal!” exclaimed patient Marcy Harrison. “It’s pretty exciting to meet him and see a cat in the hospital.” said nurse David Goldberger. For both the patients and staff, Duke is one cool cat. “I was skeptical of the idea until I met Duke and was, like, this works for us,” said Steven Koster, who facilitates the animal-assisted therapy program at UCSF with the San Francisco SPCA. All the pets who participate in the program are vetted and healthy. “The staff who has been involved with the animal assisted therapy program are very careful to make sure the animals are very safe to be in the ICU,” said UCSF Adult Critical Care Director Dr. Matt Aldrich The goal is to facilitate healing, promote wellbeing, and share a little love. Studies show pet therapy can reduce blood pressure, pain, stress, anxiety, and depression. And Duke is a pretty mellow cat. “When you have this animal that comes in here like Duke … you can pet him, you can stroke him. He gives you a sense of being connected as a human again. So it’s really a wonderful thing,” explained patient Andre Ross. These days, Duke – a rescue cat – pretty much rules this ICU and his owners are happy to share him. “I think he rescued us. there’s no doubt in my mind,” said owner Jennifer Morris. “He’s just a sweetheart.” “It really does make you feel good,” added Harrison. “This is the cream on the top,” exclaimed Wuan. As for Duke? He just lapped it up.
It's said that a black cat crossing your path will lead to bad luck, but for these roommates, their two kitties brought them nothing but fortune. Hunan and Adore, two tuxedo cats, were rescued and brought to the ASPCA at 4 weeks old. They were strays, suffering from severe upper respiratory infections, which caused both of them to experience serious eye problems. Though kittens are usually adopted quickly, the two had a bit of an extended stay at the adoption center, which is why their current owners, Kaylie Cordingley and Sam Bell, who took the cats home to their new Brooklyn apartment in July, say it was fate that brought them together. To read more on this story, click here: These Lovable Black Rescue Cats Will Make You Leave Your Superstitions Behind
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