Happy Friday:

• 💵 Cat owner has to pay alimony

• 🐈 Breed spotlight: Havana Brown

• 💄 Makeup that fits perfectly into your routine

• 🐱 Introducing a kitten to your cat

• 📈 Top investing tips

True or False?

A cat’s tongue is strong enough to remove human skin cells.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

When a Turkish couple divorced after two years of marriage, the court didn’t just decide how to divide property. It ruled on cat alimony. The man agreed to pay his ex-wife about $238 every three months for the care of their two cats, totaling nearly $10,000 over time.

It’s one of the first cases in Turkey to include long-term financial support for pets, signaling a growing global shift in how animals are treated in legal disputes. Once seen as property, pets are increasingly recognized as family members in courtrooms.

In the U.S., younger generations are already taking note. About 35 percent of Gen Z pet parents have a “pet-nup,” and several states are considering laws that prioritize animal welfare in custody rulings. The takeaway? Relationships may end, but for many, pet parenting is for life.

With their warm brown coats and glowing green eyes, Havana Browns are one of the rarest cat breeds in the world. Originally developed in England in the 1950s from Siamese and black domestic cats, they’re the only breed defined by a completely solid brown coat, a shade often compared to Havana tobacco.

These cats are known for being social, curious, and people-oriented. They’re happiest when they can follow their humans from room to room and get involved in whatever’s happening. Havana Browns tend to get along with children and other pets, making them a great choice for interactive households.

They’re also easy to care for. Their sleek coats require minimal grooming, and their intelligence makes them surprisingly trainable. Some even learn to walk on a leash or play fetch. Though rare and often hard to find, Havana Browns are worth the wait. They bring affection, charm, and a touch of elegance to any home they join.

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Bringing home a new kitten is exciting, but for your older cat, it can feel like an invasion. The key to peace? Patience, space, and a little strategy.

Start by giving your kitten its own cozy setup with food, toys, and a litter box. Let your cat sniff around and get used to the new scent from afar. Pheromone diffusers can also help calm everyone’s nerves during the transition.

After a few days, move to short, supervised meetups. Keep things calm and reward curiosity or friendly behavior with treats. If your cat hisses or swats, don’t worry. It’s just their way of setting boundaries.

With time and gentle encouragement, the tension fades. Before long, your cats might be sharing sunbeams, snacks, and maybe even a nap or two.

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From cosmic eyes to cozy names, here’s what’s trending this week:

• 👽 Rescue cat’s enormous eyes make him look like a little space alien

• 💄 This makeup fits perfectly into cat owners’ busy lives

• 🐾 Cat’s first meeting with a new kitten leaves his owner hilariously nervous

• 🍂 The best fall-inspired cat names for your seasonal snuggle buddy

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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🧐 True or False: True. Its tiny barbs (papillae) are sharp keratin spines designed for grooming and stripping meat.

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