Cuddly cat interrupts lecture for affection
A clingy, affectionate cat climbed onto a sheikh whereas he was giving a lecture in Malaysia and started to groom him.
Ariana Triggs, Associated Press
Imagine getting paid $10,000 to cuddle kittens for 4 hours.
Sound like enjoyable? ACANA Pet Food and Best Friends Animal Society have a job only for you.
Through Wednesday, April 10, cat lovers can fill out a brief questionnaire on ACANA’s web site for an opportunity to receives a commission $10,000 for cuddling kittens over a 4-hour span at a Best Friend’s Animal Society associate shelter in June.
One fortunate person might be chosen to assist cats get a robust begin throughout “kitten season.”
ACANA can even donate 5,000 circumstances of moist kitten meals in April.
Here’s what it is advisable find out about cats and an opportunity to earn money cuddling them:
What is “kitten season”?
“Kitten season” runs from May by way of November − a interval when shelters see an inflow of orphaned kittens that pressure sources and area, based on ACANA.
Why is cuddling good for cats and kittens?
Cuddling helps put together cats and kittens for his or her endlessly houses whereas selling wholesome bonding and socialization expertise, based on ACANA.
How lengthy do cats dwell?
The common lifespan of a cat is 13 to 17 years, based on petmd.com.
Why do cats purr?
Why do cats make biscuits or knead?
Cats knead or “make biscuits” for 3 causes, based on Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital of Clifton Park in New York. Cats knead to get milk from their mom, to inform an proprietor they really feel good throughout petting and to organize a nest and get comfy.
How lengthy are cats pregnant?
A cat’s gestation interval lasts for 63 to 65 days, or practically two months, based on petmd.com.
What does catnip do to cats?
Catnip is a standard herb of the mint household and might trigger behavioral modifications in cats, based on petmd.com.
The web site says catnip mimics feline intercourse hormones, that means catnip usually makes felines show behaviors much like a feminine cat in warmth. However, each female and male cats can expertise catnip’s results.
Possible conduct modifications can embrace:
- aggression
- happiness
- overt indicators of affection
- playfulness
- rest
What colours can cats see?
Cats can solely see blue, yellow and shades of grey, based on animaleyegroup.com.
Chris Sims is a digital content material producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
