Happy Tuesday:

• 🐱 Why cats are obsessed with licky treats

• 🐈‍⬛ Cat of the day, Mr. Belvedere

• 😸 Care designed to support your body

• 🐈 The story of a semiferal cat who found a home

Why Does My Cat…?

Why does my cat bite me after I pet them?

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

Licky treats may look simple, but they tap into something deeply natural for cats. Licking is tied to grooming, bonding, and self-soothing, so these creamy snacks offer more than just flavor. For many cats, the act itself is calming and engaging.

They also come with a practical bonus. Because cats evolved to get most of their water from prey, many don’t drink enough on their own. Lickable treats add small amounts of moisture, which can help support hydration without much effort.

These treats are also useful in more specific situations. Their soft texture and strong aroma can encourage eating during illness or stress, and they’re often used to hide medication. Some even include nutrients like taurine or calming compounds to support overall health.

Still, moderation matters. Treats should make up only a small portion of a cat’s daily calories. What stands out most, though, is the shared moment. Feeding from a tube turns snack time into a simple, interactive way to connect.

April Cat Of The Month finalist Mr. Belvedere is an almost 5-year-old big boy with a personality all his own.

He may come off a little aloof at first, but Mr. Belvedere has a soft side — complete with the tiniest meow and some seriously strong head butts. While hands might get the occasional swipe, coming in for a head-to-head greeting is always the right move.

Once you’re in his circle, the affection doesn’t stop.

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When Kellie rescued two kittens from a factory floor, one adjusted quickly. The other, a longhaired tuxedo named Elf, kept his distance. He hissed, swatted, and avoided touch, even as he settled into life indoors.

Elf wasn’t aggressive in a constant way, but he was deeply cautious. He would sit nearby or nap at the foot of the bed, yet any attempt at handling sent him running. It became clear he wasn’t likely to be adopted.

Kellie made a different choice. Instead of sending him back outside, she gave him a home with no expectations. Elf had food, shelter, and space to exist on his own terms.

Over the years, small shifts appeared. He played, observed, and occasionally approached for brief pets. Those moments were rare and short, but they marked a quiet kind of progress.

After a decade together, when Elf became seriously ill, Kellie held him for the first time. It wasn’t the bond most people picture, but it was still a shared life.

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• 🐶 Cat is caught hanging out inside a pen full of puppies

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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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🧐 Why Does My Cat: That’s overstimulation—basically, “that was nice, now stop.”

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