Happy Thursday:

• 🐱 Shelter cat waits patiently for family

• 🍗 Are chicken bones safe for cats?

• 🧊 How to handle dehydration

• 🐈 Breed spotlight: Chantilly / Tiffany

• 🩺 Find the best pet insurance for your cat

Why Does My Cat…?

Why does my cat’s fur puff up randomly?

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

Every morning at PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, staff begin their daily tasks under the watchful gaze of Paisley, a fluffy black cat who sits at the enclosure door like clockwork. He waits in the same spot for hours, quietly hoping the next family that walks by will choose him.

His routine tugged at everyone’s hearts, so the shelter documented a full day of Paisley waiting. The video reached thousands overnight, but one message stood out. A woman named Batsy saw the clip, showed her husband, and immediately applied to adopt him. They’d been missing their late cat for years, and knew instantly that Paisley was the one.

The family drove four hours the next morning, and Paisley seemed to recognize them right away. He followed their son, chased shadows, and settled into their arms as if he’d been waiting specifically for them.

Now renamed Shadow, he spends his days curled on the couch, chatting with his new family, and soaking up all the affection he once watched from behind glass. His waiting is finally over.

Chicken might smell like heaven to your cat, but vets are firm on this one: chicken bones are never a safe snack. Cooked bones splinter into sharp pieces that can tear or block the digestive tract, and even raw bones carry risks like choking or dangerous bacteria. Many cat parents think, “Well, my cat ate one before and was fine,” but vets warn that luck can run out quickly.

If your cat manages to sneak a bone, the first step is checking their breathing, then calling your vet right away. Don’t try to make them vomit. A bone coming back up can cause even more damage. Your vet may recommend X-rays, monitoring, or, in severe cases, surgery to remove a blockage.

Even when things look normal, signs like vomiting, a tight belly, or refusing food can appear hours later, so close monitoring is essential. Most cats fully recover with quick care, but prevention is always the safest route. Keep bones sealed away from curious paws.

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If you’ve ever met a Chantilly/Tiffany cat, you know they’re the definition of silky charm. This rare breed has a soft, semi-long coat, gentle golden eyes, and a personality that leans equal parts affectionate and delightfully talkative, though their “talking” comes in soft chirps rather than real meows.

These medium-sized cats love their routines, their people, and any excuse to stay close. They’re famously prone to loneliness, so they thrive in homes where companionship isn’t in short supply. Their grooming needs are surprisingly manageable thanks to a coat with no dense underlayer: more fluff, less shedding.

The breed’s history is almost as unusual as its temperament. First appearing in 1969 from a pair of chocolate-colored cats, the Chantilly Tiffany bounced between names, vanished from breeding programs, and was even thought extinct at one point. But a small group of dedicated breeders kept the legacy alive.

Today, true Chantilly/Tiffany cats are hard to find, but many domestic longhairs share the same sweet, social vibe. And whether or not they have a pedigree, that gentle, chirpy companionship is what makes cats like these unforgettable.

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From unlikely duos to heroic rescues, here’s what’s trending this week:

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Daily Purr is brought to you with love from our cats. We hope they can brighten your day, just like they do ours. ❤️

Love,

Olive, Milo, and Yasmine.

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