Cats

WATCH: Firefighters give lifesaving treatment to kittens rescued from burning building in Negev

No people were injured in the fire, and firefighters worked to control the blaze and extinguish hotspots in and around the building.

Israel Firefighters work to resuscitate kittens rescued from fire in Negev, June 3, 2026.
Ancient Egyptian wooden coffin found at  Draʻ Abu el-Naga’s necropolis site near Thebes, Egypt, May 19, 2026.

Over 30 mummified cats, ancient Egyptian tombs, coffins discovered at Luxor necropolis site

 Cats are much pickier than you think and have clear preferences

Your cat is bored: It’s not just you, it’s also the food you give it

Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens


What cats really want: Myths, facts, and surprising innovations

Cats are curious creatures, with clear preferences, and can live long lives with the right nutrition and lots of love.

 Cats are still perceived as mysterious, unpredictable animals

Dogs and cats in war: Preparing your pet for sirens and worst-case scenarios

Just as we have to prepare ourselves and family members for having to leave home quickly if a rocket alert is received, we also need to prepare for our animals to leave with us.

 A Holon woman shelters with her pet dog and birds.

From Tel Aviv to the Gaza Envelope: The secret community that saves street cats

Rinat, Irit, and Maya started with one orphaned kitten and have now reached hundreds of cats across the country. Now they reveal the story behind the secret community.

 Irit Kost and a friend

The heartwarming project that brought smiles to the cats of the Gaza Envelope

During the most difficult moments, one of the community’s most moving projects was born: A full network of feeding stations and aid for the cats left behind.

 "I left two giant open sacks of cat food at home, plenty of bowls of water, and we left in the chaos, without knowing how long we’d be gone"

From nuclear threat to harmless kittens: Israeli rescues adopt names of US-struck facilities

Read how one American-Israeli saved three kittens under fire from Iranian rockets.

Kittens Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan seen over an illustrative background of US-struck Iranian nuclear sites.

The struggles faced by Israeli pet parents under Iranian attack

The news may overwhelm some with anxiety, but it also offers context, guidance, and some sense of understanding. Our pets, however, don’t have that luxury.

 A cat rescued from the rubble of an apartment building hit by an Iranian building.

Living with a dog or cat? We tested an air purifier that might help

With minimalist design, a dedicated pet mode, and a smooth-running app—we tested an air purifier that's supposed to handle fur, dust, and allergens. Does it really make a difference in daily life?

 Levoit Vital 200S

Blessing or a curse? Israelis divided on Jewish state’s abundance of felines - study

While cats are beloved pets by many, 77% of those interviewed agreed that cat numbers needed to be reduced.

 Blink, but slowly: Study reveals the secret to better communication with your cat.

Earliest known domestic cat remains in America found in 466-year-old Spanish shipwreck near Florida

Sailors shared supplies with cats, suggesting they were part of the crew.

 Found in a shipwreck. Illustration.

Pelvis bite marks on Roman skeleton reveal gladiator battles with big cats

The skeleton found in York suggests that gladiatorial combats with wild animals extended into Roman provinces.

 Lion tooth marks on bones.