Happy Friday:

• ✈️ Pilot adopts a kitten he met onboard

• 🛁 What to know before giving your cat a bath

• 👟 Shoes for all of your summer adventures

• 🐈 A sweet reunion 16 years later

• 🐶 The perfect gift for your pup pals

True or False?

Cats only meow at humans.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

When Southwest Airlines flew 145 shelter pets away from Hurricane Milton, no one expected a kitten to land a home before landing. But that’s exactly what happened to Avery, a curious tabby with a stormy past and a calm seatmate.

Captain Matt Prebish was just doing his job—until Avery’s energy won him over. “I admired her excitement about the world,” he said. He hadn't planned to adopt, but his wife apparently saw it coming.

As the plane sat on the Milwaukee tarmac during a delay, Prebish called home. With his wife’s blessing and the shelter crew’s help, the adoption was finalized on the plane.

Avery’s story is more than sweet. Her flight cleared space in Florida shelters for pets displaced by the hurricane. And now she’s got a new home in Denver—with a captain who couldn’t say goodbye.

Most cats are expert groomers, but if yours ever needs a bath, don’t reach for just any bottle. Many pet shampoos contain ingredients that can irritate—or even harm—your cat’s skin.

Watch out for things like phenol, sulfates, and artificial fragrances. Some can cause dryness or allergic reactions, while others, like permethrin and pyrethrins, are downright toxic. Even some essential oils can be dangerous in the wrong concentrations.

Shampoos made for humans or dogs aren’t safe substitutes. Cats have more sensitive skin and a different pH balance. If you must bathe your cat, choose a shampoo made just for felines—and ideally, one your vet recommends.

And always check the label. If a brand doesn’t list its ingredients, that’s a red flag. A gentle, easy-rinse formula that skips dyes, alcohols, and synthetic scents is best. Sometimes, less really is more—especially when it comes to your cat’s coat.

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When Sunshine vanished from Carl Pullen’s backyard in 2009, he feared the worst. The three-year-old Bengal cat was likely stolen—an unfortunate risk for such a valuable breed. He moved a year later, heartbroken but hopeful, never changing his phone number.

Sixteen years passed.

Then, a call from a vet changed everything: a frail, elderly cat had been brought in, and her microchip pointed to Carl. It was Sunshine, now 19, underweight, and needing some extra care in her golden years.

Carl picked her up immediately. “I was overwhelmed,” he said. With medication, she’s already perking up. Sunshine may not have much time left, but she’s home—and finally, she’s safe.

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🧐 True or False: True. Adult cats rarely meow at each other—meowing is mostly reserved for communicating with humans.

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